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Uganda Premier League | Results

Lugazi and Mbale Heroes shared spoils in a one-all draw in the Uganda Premier League encounter at Lugazi Stadium in Najjembe on Wednesday.

The recently two promoted teams met in a closely contested game that was played in front of quite a fair crowd.

It was Asaph Mwebaze’s first game as Mbale Heroes’ gaffer after taking over from Richard Malinga who decided to step away from the office.

Gideon Etau placed the visitors in the lead in the ninth minute after Lugazi failed to clear their lines.

However, Lugazi levelled matters through Derrick Mwanje with a greater header in the 35th minute after Mbale Heroes backline were caught napping.

Lugazi’s search for the maiden point in the league will extend into matchday six.

The point keeps Mbale Heroes in the 12th position with four points while Lugazi sit bottom of the log with two points.

Uganda Premier League | Results

Police held Express in a two-all stalemate in the Uganda Premier League encounter at Kavumba Recreation Ground, Wakiso, on Wednesday.

The heavy downpour delayed kick-off, but when action got underway, the crowd was treated to a thrilling game of football.

Isaac Ogwang broke the deadlock in the 33rd minute to place the home side in the driving seat.

The hosts held onto the narrow lead until the break to set up a mouth-watering second-half clash.

However, after the halftime break, Express restored parity through Sam Ssenyonjo three minutes into the second stanza.

In the 79th minute, Ssenyonjo’s great finish guided the ball into the back of the net to place the visitors in the lead.

Before the full-time whistle, Ogwang was tripped in the dangerous area, and the referee awarded Express a penalty.

The forward stepped up to the occasion and salvaged a point for the Cops.

The point leaves Express in the third position with eight points while Police are seventh with seven points.

2025 AFCON Qualifiers | Result

Uganda Cranes are a step away from the qualification to the forthcoming 2025 AFCON tournament that will be hosted in Morocco.

Uganda secured a 2-1 victory against South Sudan in the 2025 AFCON Qualifiers encounter at Juba Stadium on Tuesday evening.

Uganda had gone two tournaments without playing at the continental stage but the poor spell is close to reach an end with two games to play.

The hosts started the game on the front foot, seeking an early opener, but Uganda’s backline stood tall and firm.

Denis Omedi broke the deadlock in the 18th minute with a simple finish to give the visitors the bragging rights.

But the lead lasted for a little while as South Sudan levelled matters through Yohanna Juma’s brilliant curling effort.

Three minutes later, Tadeo Lwanga pounced on Allan Okello’s delivery into the area but failed to find the target.

In the 28th minute, Okello put to waste a glorious chance. Roger Mato’s long effort forced Mato in a big save and Okello failed to guide home the rebound.

After the long break, Uganda’s gaffer introduced Travis Mutyaba and Timothy Awanyi to replace Okello and Halid Lwaliwa.

In the 58th minute, Uganda came close to regaining the lead with Rogers Mato’s curler but South Sudan’s custodian Juma Jenaro made a full stretch save.

Alfred Leku guided the ball into his net to give Uganda Cranes the lead in the 66th minute. The forward failed to clear away Travis Mutyaba’s delivery.

In the 70th minute, Mutyaba beat several bodies before firing on target but goalkeeper Jenaro punched the ball out for a corner kick.

The victory takes Uganda to 10 points in four games played. They will conclude the campaign with a home fixture against South Africa before they take on Congo Brazzaville away from home.

2025 AFCON Qualifiers | Half Time

Uganda Cranes held by South Sudan in a 1-1 stalemate in the 2025 AFCON Qualifiers encounter at Juba Stadium on Tuesday evening.

Uganda Cranes head coach Paul Put made three changes introducing Allan Okello, Tadeo Lwanga and Derrick Nsibambi for Travis Mutyaba, Ronald Ssekiganda and Jude Ssemugabi respectively.

The hosts started the game on the front foot, seeking an early opener, but Uganda’s backline stood tall and firm.

Denis Omedi broke the deadlock in the 18th minute with a simple finish to give the visitors the bragging rights.

But the lead lasted for a little while as South Sudan levelled matters through Yohanna Juma’s brilliant curling effort.

Three minutes later, Tadeo Lwanga pounced on Allan Okello’s delivery into the area but failed to find the target.

In the 28th minute, Okello put to waste a glorious chance. Roger Mato’s long effort forced Mato in a big save and Okello failed to guide home the rebound.

It’s 1-1 at halftime as the two sides extend the fight to the second stanza. A win for Uganda Cranes today confirms a slot in the forthcoming 2025 AFCON tournament.

Uganda Cranes head coach Paul Put has made three changes in the team to face South Sudan in the return leg.

Center forward Derrick Nsibambi, combative midfielder Taddeo Lwanga and attacker Allan Okello have been given starting nods at Juba National Stadium.

Isma Watenga maintains his place between the goalposts as does the back four of Kenneth Ssemakula, Aziz Kayondo, Bevis Mugabi and Halid Lwaliwa.

Team captain Khalid Aucho is joined by a new partner in defensive midfield with Lwanga starting ahead of Ssekiganda.

Okello, the creator of the goal at Namboole on Friday, starts ahead of Travis Mutyaba.

Nsibambi will lead the search for goals in the number nine role with Denis Omedi and Rogers Mato drifting in off the wings.

Cameroon and Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana has promised to return to Uganda for holiday with his beloved fans.

This was after Cameroon secured a 1-0 victory against Kenya in the AFCON Qualifiers at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole on Monday.

The victory against the East African country guided the Indomitable Lions to the forthcoming 2025 AFCON tournament that will be hosted in Morocco.

“I will be back (in Uganda) for holidays and we have more time together and do something nice,” he said.

“Its amazing to be in Uganda. I want to thank the Ugandan fans for the warm welcome I receive last time and even today (Monday),” he added.

Onana kept a clean sheet that kept Cameroon in the driving seat after a closely contested game.

Cameroon will complete the qualification stage with an away game against Namibia and a home fixture against Zimbabwe.

2025 AFCON Qualifiers | Fixture

Uganda Cranes is set to lock horns with South Sudan in the 2025 AFCON Qualifiers encounter on Tuesday in Juba.

Uganda Cranes come into this fixture with a step away from securing a spot in the forthcoming 2025 AFCON tournament.

After picking a 1-0 victory against South Sudan on Friday, Uganda needs to secure a victory in Juba to end the dull of spell without AFCON engagements.

Uganda Cranes head coach Joseph Paul Put expects a tough duel against South Sudan in the second leg.

“We know it will be a tough game. We have prepared and are ready for the tough duel because South Sudan is playing at home,” he said.

“They will want to take revenge, so if we are not prepared, then it will be a very tough game,” he added.

“We play against South Sudan, which is a very organised game. They created a number of chances in the first leg.”

“We have to be aware of that (it will be tough) going into this fixture. We know some of the challenges ahead of us, but we have prepared well.”

Uganda and South Africa top group K with seven points each. The Cranes sit on top of the group due to the away goals against South Africa.

Team News

Elio Capradossi has shaken off the knock he suffered while in Kampala. There has been concern with his training, but he managed to cut the travelling squad.

Bevis Mugabi missed the recovery session after Friday’s game after catching a cold, but the gaffer says he has since fought against the illness.

Head to head

The two sides have met twice. Among those, Uganda has registered five wins suffered one loss and made one draw.

FUFA Big League | Results

Busoga United and Kaaro Karungi shared spoils in a 1-1 draw in a FUFA Big League encounter at Bugembe Stadium on Sunday.

Midfielder Isaac Doka Mweru scored for the hosts before Allan Galandhi levelled matters for the visitors.

In the first stanza, Kaaro Karungi suffered a big blow after Clinton Kamugisha was sent off with a straight red card.

Both sides went into the break after firing blanks in the end-to-end encounter.

Two minutes into the second stanza, Mweru fired the hosts into the lead before the crowd erupted in joy and celebration.

Five minutes past the hour mark, Galandhi restored parity for the visitors who fought to return to the game despite being a man down.

The point keeps Busoga United in the eighth position, while Karo Karungi is just below the Jinja based side.

FUFA Big League | Results

Gaddafi secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Kigezi Homeboys in the FUFA Big League encounter on Sunday, October 13, 2024.

In a game played at the Works Playground, Entebbe Gaddafi finally got off the mark in the second game of the campaign.

Yasin Mugume’s goal secured maximum points for the Entebbe side in front of fairly a big crowd.

Mugume guided the ball into the back of the net in the 18th minute of the closely contested game.

Dan Kazibwe beat several bodies before setting up Mugume, the forward saw off custodian James Tukei before placing the hosts in the driving seat.

Gaddafi suffered a blow as Joel Male was lifted off injured before he was replaced by Duncan Ssemakula.

After the long break, the visitors came out of the dressing room hungry to level matters, but Gaddafi’s backline was equal in measure.

The victory takes Gaddafi to four points to emerge the top slot of the log.

How they lined up

Gaddafi XI: Muhammed Ssekeba (G.K), Joel Male, Simon Namwanja, Savio Kabugo, Brian Enzama, Ahmed Amayo, Yasir Mugume, Tom Kakaire (Captain), Frank Kalanda, Samuel Kawawa, Dan Kazibwe

Kigezi Home Boyz XI: James Tukei (G.K), Joel Ogwang, Karim Ndajisimaana, Kemis Rwothomio, Akiramu Nahabwe, Jerlad Balyegusa, Ashirafu Nkurunungi, Simon Ogama Ngore, Derrick Mudali, Elia Asiimwe, Moses Charles Waibi

2025 AFCON Qualifiers | Fixture

Uganda Cranes has set off to Juba, where they will take on South Sudan in the return leg of the 2025 AFCON Qualifiers on Tuesday.

Uganda will have a huge delegation of 47 members travelling to South Sudan today aboard Uganda Airlines.

The delegation includes 27 players and 20 officials, among them is the technical team and the Federation officials.

According to the FUFA website, the FUFA President Hon Moses Hashim Magogo will travel on Monday to attend the team’s final training.

Paul Put’s charges go into the fixture after securing a 1-0 victory against South Sudan on Friday evening

A victory on Tuesday will seal Uganda’s spot in the forthcoming 2025 AFCON tournament that will be hosted in Morocco.

Travelling Squad