• FUFA Women Super League | Result
• Tooro Queens 1-0 Lady Doves

Tooro Queens secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Lady Doves in the FUFA Women’s Super League on Saturday.

In a closely contested match at the King Oyo Sports Complex in Bukwali, Evelyn Katusime scored the decisive goal early in the game, giving the hosts an advantage within the first 10 minutes.

Despite Lady Doves starting on the front foot, they found themselves trailing early, setting the stage for an intense battle.

Tooro Queens defended resolutely to maintain their lead and secure all three points, fending off persistent threats from the visitors.

Meanwhile, in Bukedea, Olila High School fought hard to earn a 1-1 draw against Amus College.

Shalyne Opisa put the hosts ahead, but Brenda Atwani responded with an equalizer for the visitors, ensuring both teams shared the spoils.

Ugandan left back Ibrahim Juma has secured a move to Ukrainian Premier League club FC Rukh Lviv as a free agent, marking another step in his European football journey.

Juma, a product of KCCA Soccer Academy, had been without a club since parting ways with KCCA FC in January after a mutual agreement.

Despite leaving the Ugandan club, his talent and experience made him a sought-after prospect, eventually earning him a place in Ukraine’s top division.

Juma’s football journey has been nothing short of impressive. After rising through KCCA FC’s youth ranks, he earned a spot in the senior team, where he showcased his defensive capabilities and attacking prowess as a modern full back.

His first taste of European football came with Leganés B in Spain, a move that helped him gain exposure to the demanding style of play abroad. Now, with his switch to FC Rukh Lviv, Juma is set to test himself at an even higher level.

Beyond club football, Juma has been a key figure in Ugandan football, representing the country at various age levels.

He featured for Uganda U17 and U20 before earning a place in the Uganda Cranes senior squad. His versatility, defensive discipline, and ability to contribute in attack have made him a standout player for the national team.

Former Uganda Cranes captain and goalkeeper Denis Onyango has encouraged Ismail Watenga to keep his head high following Uganda’s 3-1 loss to Mozambique in Cairo, Egypt.

Watenga struggled in the match, conceding three goals in the first half before being substituted for Nafian Alionzi in the second stanza.

In a message shared on his official social media platforms, Onyango reminded Watenga that even the greatest goalkeepers make mistakes, but what truly matters is not letting those mistakes define them.

“Mistakes happen, Watenga. Even the best goalkeepers in the world have made massive mistakes. The difference is that they don’t let those mistakes define them,” Onyango wrote.

“As a goalkeeper, you live under a microscope—I can tell you that. One mistake, and all eyes are on you. But listen carefully: the mistake is not what matters; it’s how you respond that defines you,” he added.

Uganda will return to action on Tuesday, March 25, when they take on Guinea at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

• FIFA World Cup Qualifiers | Result
• Mozambique 3-1 Uganda

Mozambique secured a commanding 3-1 victory over Uganda in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers at Cairo International Stadium on Thursday.

Santos Pedro opened the scoring for the hosts in spectacular fashion, curling a direct corner kick into the net after noticing Uganda Cranes’ goalkeeper Ismail Watenga was off his line.

Uganda responded quickly, with Muhammad Shaban levelling the score in the 7th minute. Shaban capitalized on Allan Okello’s pinpoint delivery, tapping the ball into the net.

However, Mozambique regained their lead in the 15th minute when Pedro pounced on another error from Watenga, slotting the ball into the back of the net.

Uganda’s troubles deepened in the 38th minute when Denis Omedi received a second yellow card, reducing the Cranes to 10 men.

Just before halftime, Mozambique nearly extended their lead as Geny Catamo’s effort from a tight angle narrowly missed the target.

Moments later, Stanley Ratifo made it 3-1, driving home a low shot after another lapse in Uganda’s defence.

At the start of the second half, Uganda’s coach Paul Put made a bold decision, substituting Watenga for Nafian Alionzi.

Uganda came close to reducing the deficit in the 60th minute when Allan Okello’s powerful strike rattled the crossbar.

In an attempt to turn the game around, Put introduced Steven Mukwala and Ronald Ssekiganda, replacing Jude Ssemugabi and Elvis Bwomono.

Ten minutes later, Khalid Aucho tested Mozambique’s goalkeeper with a thunderous half-volley, but his effort was expertly parried away.

Uganda will look to bounce back when they face Guinea on Tuesday, March 25, at Mandela National Stadium in Namboole.

• FIFA World Cup | Halftime
• Mozambique 3-1 Uganda

After playing 45 minutes, Mozambique hold on to a 3-1 lead against Uganda in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers at Cairo International Stadium on Thursday.

Santos Pedro fired the hosts ahead with a direct kick from the corner flag after noticing that Uganda Cranes goalkeeper Ismail Watenga was steps away from the goal line.

Muhammad Shaban levelled matters in the 7th minute with a simple touch off Allan Okello’s emphatic delivery in the area.

Mozambique restored their lead in the 15th minute after Pedro capitalised on Watenga’s error by placing the ball in the back of the net.

Uganda Cranes were reduced to 10 men in the 38th minute after Denis Omedi received a second booking.

Geny Catamo nearly extended Mozambique’s lead but his effort from an acute angle sailed wide of the frame in the 45th minute.

At the stroke of the first half, Stanley Ratifo made it three with a low drive after another poor defensive display.

Uganda Cranes head coach Paul Put has named the starting XI in the crucial Fifa World Cup Qualifiers match against Mozambique at Cairo International Stadium.

Isma Watenga maintains his place between the posts while Elvis Bwomono is preferred at right back with regular Kenneth Ssemakula moved to defensive midfield where he joins skipper Khalid Aucho.

Abdul Aziz Kayondo maintains his place at left back while Bevis Mugabi gets a new partner in central defence with Elio Capradossi slotted in to start as Timothy Awany waits on the bench.

Allan Okello starts in the number ten role ahead of Travis Mutyaba while Shaban Muhammad returns to lead the search for goals with help from Denis Omedi and Jude Ssemugabi on either wing.

The match kicks off at 4:00 pm, East African Time.

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers | Fixture

• Mozambique vs Uganda – 4 PM

Uganda Cranes is set to take Mozambique in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers at Cairo International Stadium on Thursday.

The Cranes seek to bounce back to winning ways after falling to Algeria 2-1 in their last encounter in World Cup Qualifiers.

Speaking ahead of the game, Uganda Cranes head coach Paul Joseph Put revealed that the spirit is quite okay.

“I think we all know when we make a call-up and we’re going to start the preparation that it’s always difficult to find all your players at the same time,” he said.

“So it’s not only for Uganda, it could be for other teams as well, but it’s not always easy. But I received the players little by little, and I think the spirit is quite okay,” he stated.

Analysing the team’s performance in training, Put was satisfied before highlighting the importance of the upcoming match.

“What I saw on the training ground, I was very happy about their performance, about their mentality, and I think it will be important for the game.”

“You know, if you want to be dominant in your ranking, every game is important. We know that Mozambique is three points ahead of us, so it is always an important game.”

Uganda Cranes lie fifth on the log with six points, three below Mozambique who are tied with Algeria.

Players in camp:

Goalkeepers: Watenga Isima, Alionzi Nafian, Mutakubwa Joel,

Defenders: Bwomono Elvis, Kizito Gavin, Mugabi Bevis, Awany Timothy, Sibbick Toby, Torach Rogers, Kayondo Abdu Aziizi, Muleme Isaac, Elio Capradossi,

Midfielders: Ssekiganda Ronald, Semakula Kenneth, Aucho Khalid, Ssebagala Enock, Watambala Abdu Karim,

Forwards: Okello Allan, Mutyaba Travis, Omedi Denis, Kiwanuka Hakim, Ssemugabi Jude, Mato Rogers, Mukwala Steven, Muhammad Shaban, Kabuye Calvin and Kakande Patrick.

Uganda Cup | Result

• Vipers 3-0 Blacks Power

Vipers secured a well-deserved 3-0 victory against Blacks Power in the Uganda Cup at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende on Wednesday.

Yunus Sentamu, Pedro Sukuya, and Livingstone Mulondo scored as Vipers secured bragging rights on the day.

Sentamu broke the deadlock in the 30th minute with a half-volley after being set up by Sukuya from the left flank.

Sukuya doubled Vipers’ lead in the 59th minute with a low drive after being set up by Sentamu in an emphatic way.

Mulondo put the icing on the cake in the 61st minute after nodding home Sukuya’s corner into the back of the net.

Vipers join Kitara, Police, SC Villa, KCCA, Kaaro Karungi, BUL and Kataka in the last eight teams of the ongoing prestigious tournament.

Uganda Cup | Results

• Kaaro Karungi 3-0 UPDF
• URA 1(3)-1(5) Kataka

Kaaro Karungi sealed a 3-0 victory against UPDF in the Uganda Cup encounter at Kyamate Ground, Ntugamo on Wednesday.

It was a shocking result as the FUFA Big League pulled off a stunning victory on the day in front of a big crowd.

Musa Seremba, Gideon Onyango Moses, and Clinton Kamugisha were on target as the hosts secured the victory.

Seremba broke the deadlock in the 24th minute with a powerful strike from distance guiding the ball past custodian Sulaiman Kibalama.

Onyango extended the hosts’ lead in the 58th minute as the visitors’ load and trouble doubled in the second half.

Kamugisha sealed the victory with a great strike in the 79th minute capitalizing on an error by goalkeeper Kibalama.

Even though Kaaro Karungi lie 10 on the Big League log, they have registered a slot in the last eight of the Uganda Cup.

On the other hand, UPDF will switch attention to the Uganda Premier League as they fight to remain in the top tier.

Uganda Cup | Result

• URA 1(3)-1(5) Kataka

Kataka FC has knocked URA FC out of the Uganda Cup after securing a dramatic 5-3 victory in a penalty shootout at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo, on Wednesday evening.

The match ended in a 1-1 draw in regulation time, forcing the game into penalties.

URA took the lead in the 80th minute when Abraham Tusubira converted a penalty after Ivan Ahimbisibwe was fouled in the box in the 78th minute.

However, Kataka responded just three minutes later, with Abdulrahman Maloba equalizing through a simple header.

In the penalty shootout, Kataka was clinical, with Richard Lempani, Mohammed Biafulo, Emmanuel Kulanga, Stephen Namaisi, and Saul Bugoma all converting their spot-kicks.

For URA, Olimi Nyarwa, Tusubira, and Emmanuel Oketch found the back of the net, but Joshua Lubwama’s effort was saved, sealing Kataka’s victory.

The victory grants the Mbale-based side bragging rights and a spot in the quarterfinals of the ongoing Uganda Cup.