Uganda Premier League side Wakiso Giants have confirmed the signing of budding forward Hudson Mbalire in the ongoing transfer window.

Mbalire joins the Purple Sharks from Kampala Regional side CATDA after netting several goals in a previous campaign.

The development was confirmed via the club’s official website on Friday, August 9, 2024.

“Wakiso Giants is thrilled to confirm the signing of Hudson Mbalire on a three-year employment contract,” the statement reads.

The 19-year-old forward scored eight goals and secured 11 assists in the previous campaign thus catching the attention of Wakiso Giants.

The gaffer Steven Bengo expressed his excitement to work with the young exceptional forward.

“Hudson is an exceptional talent with a bright future. His goal-scoring instincts and vision on the pitch are precisely what we need to enhance our attack,” Bengo said.

Uganda Premier League side Wakiso Giants have confirmed the signing of promising forward Derrick Kaija.

The Purple Sharks confirmed the signing of the electric youngster via the club’s official website on Wednesday, August 8.

“Wakiso Giants FC is delighted to announce the signing of forward Kaija Derrick from UPDF FC on a three-year contract,” the statement partly reads.

Kaija’s football journey has been on a great rise as he managed four assists in the 13 games played for his previous side UPDF.

Wakiso Giants head coach Steven Bengo expressed his excitement about the new player before adding that he has lots of potential.

“Kaija is a young player with immense potential. His vision on the field and ability to read the game makes him a valuable asset. We believe he will fit in perfectly with our playing style and contribute significantly to our attacking prowess,” he said.

Kaija becomes the club’s second club signing after the acquisition of Zambian forward Eric Kabamba.

FUFA Super 8 – Results

• SC Villa 0-1 Select Team (1-3)

Select Team completed the four-team puzzle of the semi-finals in this year’s FUFA Super 8 tournament.

Select Team secured a 1-0 victory against SC Villa in the quarterfinal second leg encounter of the 2024 FUFA Super 8 at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo.

Patrick Jonah Kakande nearly gave SC Villa in the third minute but Amis Bwangani was quick to clear the ball off the line.

In the 27th minute, Derrick Ochan made a full stretch save to palm away James Begisa’s delivery as SC Villa knocked on the door.

Eight minutes into the second half, Samuel Kato finally broke the deadlock with a powerful header off Hakim Mutebi’s corner kick.

The semi-final fixture now known as Select Team will take on Vipers while holders BUL will lock horns with Kitara.

In the classification games, NEC will play against SC Villa while KCCA will take on Maroons as the tournament continues.

FUFA Super 8 | Result

• BUL 3-0 Maroons (4-1)

Isaac Wagoina’s outstanding performance was the difference on the day as BUL slided into semifinals of this year’s FUFA Super 8 tournament.

BUL registered a 3-0 victory against Maroons in the quarterfinal encounter at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo, on Wednesday evening.

Wagoina guided the ball into the back of the net in the seventh minute, but his effort was flagged offside.

At half an hour mark, Wagoina finally broke the deadlock with a calm finish from the 12-yard mark, thus sending the Maroons custodian the wrong way.

Three minutes later, pacy forward Mataama doubled BUL’s lead after Maroons’backline failed to communicate and a decision.

At the end of the first stanza, BUL was in a comfortable 2-0 lead against the Prison Wardens.

Eight minutes into the second half, Wagoina extended BUL’s lead with yet another accurate header to beat Maroons custodian Amir Nalugoda.

Despite the strong fight from Maroons in the final minutes, the oil manufacturers held on, thus securing all the bragging rights.

BUL will play Kitara in the semi-finals while Maroons will take on KCCA in the classification games.

FUFA Super 8 | Fixture

• NEC vs Vipers – 5pm
• KCCA vs Kitara – 8pm

KCCA will lock horns with Kitara in the second leg of the FUFA Super 8 quarterfinals encounter at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo.

Kitara come into this game with a 1-0 advantage thanks to Denis Omedi’s first half strike that ended being the difference.

In the pre-match conference, KCCA head coach Abdallah Mubiru reviled that they will do all it takes to over-turn the result.

“To our fans, we are still building, and we are just three weeks into the pre-season training, but we want to win and will do everything to overturn the result,” Mubiru said.

“Preseason comes with a lot of loading, finding combinations, and building certain elements in the team. I am happy that players are acclimatising at a high speed,” he added.

“In the previous season, we started some partnership, though we did not score. I will make it clear that we shall keep building and cooking patiently.”

KCCA must score more than one goal without conceding if at all, the Kasasiro Boys are to make it to the semi-finals of the ongoing FUFA Super 8.

The game will be played under floodlights shortly after the game between NEC and Vipers SC.

Uganda Premier League side Kitara Football Club has announced former Ivan Sserubiri as the latest addition in the ongoing transfer window.

The development was confirmed via the club’s official website on Sunday, August 4, 2024.

“Kitara FC can confirm the addition of midfielder Ivan Sserubiri,” the statement partly reads.

Sserubiri joins Kitara FC as a free agent following his exit from the relegated Gaddafi FC, which was recently relegated to the FUFA Big League.

The lanky midfielder revealed that his target is to become a better player than he was in the previous season.

“I’m extremely excited that Kitara Football Club is my new home. I see the squad is full of talented and ambitious players whom I’m looking forward to working with and adding to the club’s success. I also want to be a better player than I was in the past season. Let’s see how things go,” he said.

Uganda Premier League side Kitara FC has signed left-back Douglas Oyirwoth in the ongoing transfer window.

Oyirwoth joins the Royals on a year-long contract that will keep him at the club until 2025.

The development was confirmed via the club’s official website on Sunday, August 8, 2024.

“Kitara FC, the reigning Uganda Cup winners, have bolstered their squad with the signing of left-back Oyirwoth Douglas on a year-long contract,” the statement partly reads.

Oyirwoth joins the Royals switching from the UPDF camp, where he spent four years playing for the Army side.

Oyirwoth reunites with Coach Brian Ssenyondo at Kitara, having previously worked together at UPDF, Mbarara City, and Synergy FC.

Douglas believes the expectations are high, but he hopes to settle and deliver at the new club.

“I am glad to be a player of Kitara FC. I know the expectations are high, but I also know my purpose here and hope to settle in well and deliver,” he noted.

• International Friendly | Fixture
• Thursday, August 8, 2024
• Kitara vs Tusker – 4pm

Kitara has announced an international friendly against Kenya’s Tusker FC on Thursday, August 8, at Masindi Municipality Stadium.

Tusker finished second on the Kenya Premier League log in the just concluded 2023/24 campaign.

Kitara will use the game to build up for their CAF Confederation Cup encounter against Libya’s Al Hilal SC Benghazi slated for Friday, August 16.

It will be Kitara’s second international trial game after securing a 2-0 victory against Ethiopia’s Mechal SC at Addis Ababa Stadium in Ethiopia.

Before the game, Kitara will present their Uganda Cup trophy to the fans throughout Masindi as early as noon.

However, Kitara will first play the second leg of the FUFA Super 8 tournament against KCCA tomorrow at MTN Omondi Stadium.

Brian Ssenyondo’s charges go into the game with a 1-0 advantage, thanks to Denis Omedi’s first-half strike.

FUFA Super 8 | Result

• Select Team 2-1 SC Villa
• Kitara 1-0 KCCA

Select Team secured a 2-1 victory against SC Villa in the quarterfinals encounter at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo on Saturday.

It was an exciting game as two sides locked horns in an end-to-end encounter that thrilled the crowds.

SC Villa nearly took the lead through Patrick Kakande but the forward’s attempt rattled off the frame as the Select Team survived.

Arnold Odong fired SC Villa ahead in the 25^th minute after tapping David Owori’s free kick on the far post.

Four minutes later the Select Team was awarded a penalty after the referee judged Edward Masembe for a foul on Isaac Ogwang.

Ogwang stepped up and converted from the spot to level matters to bring the game to life as the Joggos kept complaining about the penalty.

Villa took full control of the second game though it was a different case in the second half as Sam Ssimbwa’s charges stepped up.

Godfrey Ssekibengo came off the bench to score the winning goal in the 79^th minute from outside the box.

The two sides will lock horns on Wednesday, August 7 in the second leg to decide who makes it to the semi-finals of the ongoing tournament.

FUFA Super 8 | Results

• Kitara 1-0 KCCA
• Select Team 2-1 SC Villa

Kitara FC secured a 1-0 victory against KCCA FC in the FUFA Super 8 encounter at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo, on Saturday.

Denis Omedi was on target as Kitara secured the bragging rights in the first leg of the FUFA Super 8 quarter final match-up.

KCCA kicked off the game on a high rhythm, and Kitara’s David Ndihabwe was cautioned due to a deal on right back Haruna Lukwago.

In the 22nd minute, Abu Mayanja’s goal bound effort was deflected out of the perfect direction before Kitara custodian Crispas Kusiima saved the ball.

Omedi broke the deadlock in the 26th minute with a delightful effort sending Kitara in the driving seat.

Julius Poloto nearly levelled matters, but his challenge parried away by Kusiima in a full stretch save.

In the 66th minute, Shafik Kwikiriza guided the ball into the back of the net, but the assistant referee flagged the effort offside.

Saidi Mayanja and Bright Anukani teamed up in a swift attack, but the attacking midfielder’s final effort went narrowly wide of the frame.

The two sides will face off in the second leg on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, in Lugogo.