Uganda Premier League side KCCA has confirmed the signing of experienced forward Derrick Nsibambi in the ongoing transfer window.

Nsibambi put pen to a two-year employment contract that will keep him at the club until July of 2026.

The goal poacher returns to the club that brought him to the big scene from 2014 to 2018.

He believes that he is back home and is excited to get started again after completing the transfer.

“I’m happy to be back home where it all started. I know this club through and through, and I know what it means to the fans. I can’t wait to get started again,” he shared.

Nsibambi left KCCA in 2018, and he has played for different clubs across the continent in countries like Egypt, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Oman.

His return seeks to feel the big void created by the departure of Muhammad Shaban, who joined Al Hilal Beghanzi in Libya.

Nsibambi will compete for a starting berth in the striking position with Abubaker Mayanja and Emmanuel Anyama.

Uganda Cranes captain Khalid Aucho has sent a strong message to the fans calling upon them to support the team.

On Friday, September 6, 2024, Uganda Cranes will face South Africa in the first game of the upcoming AFCON Qualifiers.

The two countries will lock horns in a highly anticipated game in Johannesburg at Orlando Stadium, and Aucho believes that the fans’ support will have a positive impact on the performance.

“I call upon the fans that can make it to the stadiums so that they rally behind the boys (Uganda Cranes),” he stated.

“I know that the boys will be so proud and energetic thus throwing their bodies on the line,” he added.

Aucho missed the previous two Uganda Cranes’ games due to injury, but the Young Africans’ midfielder is excited about his return to the fold.

“I am happy to be back to the team. When I reached the camp I discovered that everyone is fit and ready for the game,”

“I believe that they are focused and ready to offer Ugandans the best as we take on South Africa in a few days to come,” he concluded.

Reigning FUFA Super 8 champions BUL Football Club has already set the league title as their target as we head into the new season.

This comes after, BUL edged Vipers 6-5 on penalties after firing blanks in normal time at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo on Sunday.

The oil manufacturers went into the books of record as the first club to win the trophy back-to-back.

After the match, BUL head coach Abbey Kikomeko expressed great enthusiasm ahead of the upcoming season.

“Now that we have taken the trophy, it has motivated us very well. We expect a good start to the season,” he said.

“The tournament has prepared us very well because we’ve played harder teams, so I think by the time we begin the season, we’ll be very prepared,” he added.

“Last season, we finished second; definitely, there’s nothing else apart from the trophy. We are targeting the league trophy, nothing else.”

In the previous season, BUL finished second with 56 points, one behind champions SC Villa. Kikomeko believes extra determination can see them eventually lift the title.

Bugabula continued their strong start in this year’s MTN Busoga Masaza Cup with a 2-1 win over a determined Bunhole Bunhanhumba in Sunday’s Mawembe Hill Group match played at Kamuli Park Playground.

The home side, led by golden boot contender Majid Kazindula, took the lead in the 37th minute when he capitalized on a loose ball from teammate Collins Wakowera, volleying home.

However, the visitors responded quickly after the break. Rashid Mugere levelled the score in the 47th minute with a clever chip over Bugabula’s advancing goalkeeper, Reagan Mudusu.

Despite several defensive lapses, Bunhole Bunhanhumba managed to stay in the contest, thanks to their exceptional goalkeeper, Nasser Kalulu, who made several saves.

However, the decisive moment came in the 75th minute when Aaron Birikadde unleashed a thunderous strike from about 25 yards out, leaving Kalulu helpless as Bugabula secured their second campaign win.

With this victory, Bugabula tops the group standings with six points, while Bunhole Bunhanhumba sits in second place with three points. Bukono remains without a point after the first round.

Reflecting on the match, Bugabula coach Ronald Lukungu said; “It was a tense match against a very good team that competed well against us in the first half, but our calm approach in the second half helped us to bag home three points. It’s a pleasure to be among the teams leading a group before the interval.”

Bunhole Bunhanhumba’s coach, Ali Kasolo, expressed optimism despite the loss. “My players did not have a chance of training together in the camp. But we hope to give Bugabula a good game in the return fixture next weekend. I pledge to the team patron to improve on the team’s support.”

The action resumes next weekend with a series of matches in the second round.

FUFA Super 8 – Result

• BUL 0(6)-0(5) Vipers

BUL clinched their second FUFA Super 8 title after seeing off Vipers SC in a tight penalty shootout on Sunday at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo.

The Jinja-based side held Vipers in a goalless draw in normal time before the game was extended to extra time where both teams fired blanks.

It’s a great achievement for Abbey Kikomeko’s charges, who became the first team to win the title back-to-back.

It was a thrilling encounter, both sides came close in normal time, but the two custodians guarded their nets superbly.

On the other hand, the Vipers were denied a chance to clinch their second, which they had won earlier after beating KCCA at Wankulukuku.

Lawrence Tezikya scored BUL’s winning penalty while Enock Luyima missed from the 12-yard mark to ensure the Eastern Giants walked away with the title.

In the third-place playoff match, Uganda Cranes secured a 2-0 victory against Kitara thanks to Henry Kitegenyi’s brace.

Result: SC Villa 2-0 Maroons

SC Villa secured a 2-0 victory against Maroons in the FUFA Super Eight classification game on Saturday at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo.

The victory against the Prison Wardens meant that SC Villa finished the tournament seventh while the former took the eighth position.

Francis Onekalit and Patrick Kakande were on target as SC Villa claimed bragging rights in a thrilling encounter.

Onekalit opened his account as he got to the end of Najib Yiga’s delivery to give Villa an early lead into the game.

Quick-footed forward, Kakande doubled SC Villa’s lead with six minutes left to end the first half.

Ten minutes into the second half, Onekalit had a genuine chance to extend Villa’s lead, but the attempt went inches above the frame.

Maroons handed debuts to Ambrose Kiirya and Bashir Mutanda, who struggled to impress on the day.

FUFA Competitions Department has today released the fixtures for the 2024-25 Women Super League.

According to the fixtures, the new campaign will kick off on Friday, 27th September with Kampala Queens FC hosting Wakiso Hill WFC at MTN Omondi Stadium.

The aforementioned game played as a curtain-raiser for the Uganda Premier League game between KCCA FC and Kitara FC on the same day.

According to the federation, some Women’s League games will serve as curtain-raisers this season, considering that the majority of the teams are attached to men’s teams in the Uganda Premier League.

Matchday One will continue on Saturday with three fixtures. Lady Doves FC will be home to FC Tooro Queens, newly promoted teams Olila High School WFC and Amus College WFC (formerly Byafaayo Queens) will face off in Soroti while reigning Champions Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC will start their title defence at home to Rines SS WFC.

On Sunday, 29th September, Uganda Martyrs Lubaga will host She Corporate FC in Bugolobi while Makerere University WFC will play She Maroons FC.

The 2024/25 season also comes with an increase in the number of teams from ten to twelve, following the promotion of She Corporate FC, Amus College WFC, FC Tooro Queens FC and Olila High School WFC.

The first round will run up to 15th December 2024 and the League will break off up to 1st February 2025 when the second round will begin.

The 2024/25 season is expected to end on 3rd May 2025.

Finance Trust Women Super League 2024/25

Matchday One Fixtures

Friday, 27th September 2024

• Kampala Queens FC vs Wakiso Hill WFC – MTN Omondi Stadium

Saturday, 28th September 2024

• Lady Doves FC vs FC Tooro Queens FC – Katusabe Stadium
• Olila High School WFC vs Amus College School – Olila Ground
• Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC vs Rines SS WFC – Kawempe Muslim Playground

Sunday, 29th September 2024

• Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC vs She Corporate FC – Bugolobi Coffee Ground
• Makerere University WFC vs She Maroons FC – Makerere University Ground

• Result: Uganda Cranes 4-0 Northern Region Select

Uganda Cranes registered a well-deserved 4-0 victory against Northern Region Select in a highly intended encounter on Thursday evening at Booma Playground in Apac District.

Henry Kitegenyi, Ivan Ahimbisibwe, Joseph Akandwanaho, and Moses Aliro scored Uganda Cranes’ four goals.

Kitegenyi broke the deadlock in the 16th minute after capitalizing on Isma Mugulusi’s cutback from the right flank.

Mbarara City’s forward nearly doubled the score but his powerful effort went inches above the frame in the 20th minute.

Despite the strong attack from Uganda Cranes, they went into the break with just a 1-0 advantage in the one-sided show in front of a loud crowd.

Five minutes into the second half, Ahimbisibwe doubled the Cranes’ lead thanks to the well-constructed team effort.

Three minutes later, Akadwanaho made it three as the fans went on their feet to applaud the Cranes’ quick feet in the front park.

In the 57th minute, Aliro put the icing on the cake with a solo attack from the centre before he sent the defenders to sleep.

It was a great moment for the huge crowd that had a chance to interact with the stars shortly after the final whistle.

Uganda Cranes Starting XI:

Derrick Ochan (GK), Gavin Kizito, Steven Namaisi, Farouk Katongole, Samuel Kato, Fiat Cleophus, Isma Mugulusi, John Kisolo, Henry Kitegenyi, Ibrahim Ssengoba, Hakim Mutebi

Result: Kawempe Muslim 2-0 Simba WFC

Kawempe Muslim Ladies claimed the third position after edging out Tanzania’s Simba in the classification game of the regional CAF Women Champions League qualifiers.

Kawempe Muslim registered a well-deserved 2-0 victory against Simba WFC in a thrilling encounter on Thursday evening.

Sumaya Nabuto and Agnes Nabukenya scored for Kawempe Muslim, but Simba hardly responded on the day.

The game started at a high pace as both sides looked to break the lock as early as possible without wasting any time.

Nabuto’s strike found the back of the net in the 18th minute as she placed Kawempe Muslim in the driving seat.

Simba tried to force a quick equaliser but Kawempe’s backline stood tall and firm amidst continuous attacks.

Nabukenya wasted a golden chance in the 34th minute as she failed to double Kawempe’s lead with an empty net in front of her.

Five minutes into the second half, Nabukenya’s wonder freekick from distance beat Simba’s custodian to extend Kawempe’s lead finally.

Kawempe missed out on the lonely ticket to the CAF Women Champions League but finishing third is a huge milestone for the youthful team made up of school-going girls.

Uganda Cranes head coach Paul Put has named a strong 28-man squad ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nation Qualifiers against South Africa and Congo.

The Cranes will take on South Africa on Friday, October 6 at Orlando Stadium before playing Congo Brazzaville on Monday, September 9 at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

According to the gaffer, defenders Jenneth Semakula and Halid Lwaliwa will not be part of the team for the first game due to Visa issues.

The team is expected to travel to South Africa on Saturday, August 31 to prepare for the opening game ahead of the doubleheader.

The summoning has seen youngster Calvin Kabuye, a former Sweden U-23 player join the squad. His inclusion in the team ignites competition for the goal poachers.

Uganda Cranes is in Group K alongside South Africa, Congo Brazzaville and South Sudan. The team will be out to fight for the top two positions in the group to qualify for the 2025 AFCON tournament.

The Uganda Cranes Squad:

Goalkeepers – Isma Watenga (Golden Arrows), Nafian Alionzi (Defence Forces), Charles Lukwago (Venda)

Defenders – Elvis Bwomono (St Mirren), James Begisa (URA), Isaac Muleme (Victoria Zizkov), Joseph Ochaya (Al Mokawlon), Aziz Kayondo (Slovan Liberec), Bevis Mugabi (Famagusta), Halid Lwaliwa (Al Ain), Arnold Odongo (SC Villa), Timothy Awany (FC Ashdod), Kenneth Ssemakula (Clun Africain)

Midfielders – Khalid Aucho (Yanga), Bobosi Byaruhanga (Austin II), Joel Sserunjogi (KCCA), Ronald Ssekiganda (SC Villa), Travis Mutyaba (Zamalek), Said Mayanja (KCCA)

Forwards – Denis Omedi (Kitara), Jude Ssemugabi (Kitara), Joachim Ojera (Al Mokawlon), Rogers Mato (Braga Strumica), Steven Mukwala (Simba), Shaban Muhammad (Al Hilal), Calvin Kabuye (Sandvikens), Allan Okello (Vipers)