Uganda Cranes have started a training camp in the Egyptian capital Cairo ahead of the World Cup Qualifiers against Mozambique.

The home-based player left for Egypt in the wee hours of Saturday while the foreign-based players will join from their respective clubs.

Uganda will face Mozambique in Cairo, Egypt on Thursday 20th March and host Guinea four days later at Mandela National Stadium in Namboole.

The Craanes are currently fifth in Group G on six points same as Guinea and Botswana, Algeria and Mozambique have nine each while Somalia is yet to pick a point.

The Squad

Goalkeepers: Isima Watenga (Golden Arrows FC, South Africa), Nafian Alionzi (Defence Forces FC, Ethiopia), Joel Mutakubwa (BUL FC, Uganda)

Defenders: Elvis Bwomono (St. Mirren FC, Scotland), Gavin Kizito (KCCA FC, Uganda), Isaac Muleme (Viktoria Zizkov, Czech Republic), Abdu Aziizi Kayondo (FC Sloven Liberec, Czech Republic, Bevis Mugabi (Famagusta Anorthosis, Greece), Timothy Awany (FC Ashdod, Israel), Kenneth Semakula (Club Africaine, Tunisia), Toby Shibbick (Wigan AFC, England), Rogers Torach (Vipers SC, Uganda)

Midfielders: Khalid Aucho (Yanga Africans, Tanzania), Ronald Ssekiganda (SC Villa, Uganda), Travis Mutyaba (Bordeaux, France), Allan Okello (Vipers SC, Uganda), Abdu Karim Watambala (Vipers SC, Uganda), Enock Ssebagala (NEC FC, Uganda)

Forwards: Denis Omedi (APR, Rwanda), Jude Ssemugabi (Kitara FC, Uganda), Muhammad Shaban (Al Anwar Al Abyar, Libya), Steven Mukwala (Simba SC, Tanzania), Calvin Kabuye (Mjallby IF, Sweden), Rogers Mato (FC Vardar, North Macedonia), Patrick Kakande (SC Villa, Uganda), Hakim Kiwanuka (APR FC, Rwanda)

Uganda Premier League | Result

• Vipers 1-0 Wakiso Giants

Kenneth Kimera was the hero as Vipers secured a 1-0 victory over Wakiso Giants in a Uganda Premier League clash at St. Mary’s Stadium on Friday.

The first half was largely uneventful, with both teams struggling to create clear-cut chances. Wakiso Giants’ physical approach disrupted Vipers’ rhythm, denying them space in midfield.

The breakthrough came in the 55th minute when Kimera capitalized on a brilliant delivery from Frank Katongole, beating Wakiso Giants’ high defensive line to find the back of the net.

The visitors pushed for an equalizer through Hudson Mbalire, Rahmat Senfuka, and Hassan Ssenyonjo, but none managed to convert their chances.

Vipers goalkeeper Alfred Mudekereza was outstanding, making several crucial saves to preserve his team’s lead.

The win extends Vipers’ lead at the top of the table to five points, with 49 points, while Wakiso Giants remain in 14th place with 14 points.

Uganda Premier League | Results

• Bright Stars 1-3 SC Villa
• BUL 2-1 URA
• Kitara 1-1 Mbarara City
• Maroons 1-3 NEC
• Vipers 1-0 Wakiso Giants

Kitara was held to a 1-1 draw by Mbarara City in a Uganda Premier League encounter at Royals Park, Butema, on Friday.

The hosts had an early opportunity to take the lead in the 10th minute when Patrick Kaddu was set up by Frank Tumwesigye, but his weak effort failed to trouble the goalkeeper.

Kitara continued to press, with Fred Amaku’s volley narrowly missing the target. Mbarara City’s defence looked shaky under pressure.

After the break, Kitara intensified their attacking play, forcing Mbarara City to defend deep.

Their efforts paid off in the 46th minute when the referee awarded them a penalty after Jude Ssemugabi was fouled inside the box.

Kaddu made no mistake from the spot, sending goalkeeper Abdul Kimera the wrong way to give Kitara the lead.

However, Mbarara City responded in the 77th minute when Henry Kitegenyi converted a penalty with a powerful strike, levelling the score.

From that point, Mbarara City looked the stronger side but lacked sharpness in the final third to find a winning goal.

Following the draw, Kitara remains in sixth place with 29 points, while Mbarara City sits in 13th place with 22 points from 20 matches.

Uganda Premier League | Fixtures

• Bright Stars vs SC Villa – 4 PM
• BUL vs URA – 4 PM
• Kitara vs Mbarara City – 4 PM
• Maroons vs NEC – 4 PM
• Vipers vs Wakiso Giants – 7 PM

Vipers SC will take on Wakiso Giants in a Uganda Premier League clash at St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende, on Friday night.

The Venoms aim to consolidate their position at the top of the table as matchday 20 concludes. With seven consecutive wins, they head into the encounter brimming with confidence.

Speaking ahead of the match, Vipers SC co-coach Fred Muhumuza acknowledged the challenge ahead, emphasizing that their opponents are battling relegation.

“It’s going to be a tricky tie against a very good side. We take every game seriously, and we know they have improved in recent games. It will not be easy at all,” Muhumuza said.

“They are fighting for survival, while we are fighting for the title. We’ve prepared mentally to avoid complacency and ensure we have a good game. We know they play well, so we have to be organized,” he added.

Vipers currently lead the table with 46 points, five ahead of second-placed NEC after 19 matches.

Meanwhile, Wakiso Giants sit 14th with 14 points from 19 games.

In their last encounter, Vipers defeated Wakiso Giants, with goals from Allan Okello and Milton Karisa securing the victory.

Uganda Premier League | Results

• Express 1-2 Police
• UPDF 1-2 KCCA
• Mbale Heroes 1-3 Lugazi

Police FC secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Express FC in their Uganda Premier League clash at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo, on Thursday.

Brian Obedi and Reagan Male were on target for Police, while Conrad Ssenjogera netted a late consolation for the hosts.

Express had an early chance to take the lead in the seventh minute, but Sam Ssenyonjo failed to convert a golden opportunity with only the goalkeeper to beat.

The hosts continued to press, with goalkeeper Edward Kasibante making a crucial save to deny Ssenoga Kagawa’s powerful effort midway through the first half.

Police broke the deadlock four minutes into the second half when Brian Obedi found the net after an assist from Man of the Match, Denis Kalanzi.

The visitors doubled their lead in the 68th minute as Male capitalized on another pinpoint delivery from Kalanzi on the right flank.

Express pulled one back in the 87th minute when Conrad Ssenjogera tapped in a rebound after Kasibante failed to deal with Richard Basangwa’s header.

The victory lifts Police to 12th place with 23 points, while Express remain seventh with 28 points after 20 league games.

Uganda Premier League | Fixture

• UPDF 1-2 KCCA
• Mbale Heroes 1-3 Lugazi

KCCA secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over UPDF in their Uganda Premier League clash at Bombo Military Barracks Grounds on Thursday.

Arafat Usama opened the scoring in the sixth minute with a stunning strike, giving the visitors an early lead. KCCA nearly doubled their advantage when Saidi Mayanja, set up by James Mubezi, narrowly missed the target.

The game took a dramatic turn in the 48th minute when KCCA was reduced to 10 men after Joel Sserunjogi received a second yellow card and was sent off.

Forced to adjust, head coach Abdallah Mubiru made a double substitution, bringing on Derrick Nsibambi and Peter Magambo for Bright Anukani and Shafik Kwikiriza.

Despite being a man down, KCCA extended their lead through Sadat Anaku, who tapped in from close range following a composed delivery from Saidi Mayanja.

With 10 minutes left to play, Samson Kigozi pulled one back for UPDF with an emphatic finish. However, the hosts were unable to find an equalizer, and KCCA held on for the win.

The victory lifts KCCA to fourth place with 31 points, while UPDF remains in 11th position with 24 points after 20 league matches.

In March 2024, Wigan Athletic’s Tobby Peter Sibbick earned his first call-up to the Uganda National Team. At the time, the Cranes were preparing for two international friendlies against Ghana and Comoros.

The defender went on to make his international debut during the two games that were played at Stade Grande Marrakech in Morocco.

Sibbik was born to a Ugandan mother and an English father and raised in West London. He came through the youth system with AFC Wimbledon, signing his first professional contract with the Dons back in August 2016.

Having made his senior bow against Peterborough United in April 2017, Sibbick’s real first-team breakthrough came in the 2018/19 Sky Bet League One season, where he made 31 appearances across all competitions.

Showcasing his versatility and clear quality, Sibbick’s eye-catching form earned him a move to the division above with Barnsley in the summer of 2019 where he made 18 Championship appearances in the first half of the 2019/20 campaign before his first stint (loan) with Hearts.

Despite a promising start at Heart, his time at Tynecastle was cut short by injury, illness, and a curtailed season due to Covid-19.

After a loan stint at Belgian side Oostende, and a return to Barnsley’s first team, Sibbick re-joined the Scottish Premiership side in January 2022 on a permanent transfer.

He soon established his place in the starting line-up and immortalised himself at Tynecastle in the 2022/23 campaign.

He made 41 appearances during his first full season in Scotland, playing in the UEFA Europa Conference League and helping Hearts finish fourth.

The 2023/24 season saw Sibbick feature 29 times and make his international debut for Uganda.

On Monday, March 10 Uganda Cranes’ head coach named the squad for the upcoming Fifa World Cup Qualifiers against Mozambique and Guinea. Sabbik was among the defenders named in the squad.

Quick Profile

• Name: Toby Peter Sibbick
• D.OB: 23 May 1999
• Position: Defender
• Current Club: Wigan Athletic

Uganda Premier League | Fixtures

• Mbale Heroes vs. Lugazi – 4 PM
• UPDF vs. KCCA – 4 PM
• Express vs. Police – 7 PM

KCCA has had a mixed run of form this season, but the Kasasiro Boys are determined to build on their recent success when they face UPDF in the Uganda Premier League.

In their last match, KCCA secured an impressive 5-0 victory over struggling Mbale Heroes at MTN Omondi Stadium in Lugogo. This well-deserved win ended a six-game winless streak, restoring hope among fans and management during a challenging period.

KCCA has dominated encounters against UPDF, remaining unbeaten in their last 13 meetings, with eight wins and five draws.

This strong record provides confidence as they travel to Bombo for this important fixture.

KCCA head coach Abdallah Mubiru expressed optimism ahead of the match, highlighting the team’s thorough preparation and positive mindset.

“We have prepared well for UPDF FC, which has always been a tough opponent for us,” Mubiru stated.

“The boys have trained hard all week, the mood in camp is high, and we hope to use our previous game as a momentum shift as we head into the final stretch of the league.”

KCCA will be without Steven Munguchi and Mustafa Mujuzi due to injuries while Ettiene Katenga and Hassan Muhamud have returned to training, they are not yet fit for this match.

On the other hand, UPDF will welcome back Christopher Kawagu, who missed their previous defeat to URA due to suspension.

Uganda Premier League | Results 

• UPDF 2-0 SC Villa
• Maroons 0-0 KCCA
• Vipers SC 1-0 Mbarara City

UPDF secured a 2-0 victory against SC Villa in the Uganda Premier League encounter at Bombo Barracks Grounds on Sunday.

Daniel Kitara and Brian Kalumba were on the score sheet as UPDF secured maximum points on the day.

Kitara broke the deadlock in the 13th minute after connecting with Christopher Tebandeke’s thrilling cross.

SC Villa tried to return to the game but UPDF’s backline stood tall and firm to keep in the lead of the game.

Kalumba doubled UPDF’s lead after capitalizing on SC Villa’s error in the backline.

The victory takes UPDF 10th on the log with 24 points in 18 games.

SC Villa are still in search of their first window away from home.

FUFA Big League side Kiyinda Boys have appointed Micheal Lukyamuzi as head coach.

Lukyamuzi takes over the Mityana-based side to end his jobless stint after partying ways with Booma FC.

The gaffer is expected to revive Kiyinda’s mission of fighting for top tier football but also creating a winning culture.

Speaking after the appointment the gaffer revealed that the team has to work hard inorder to improve.

“I am excited to come to Kiyinda Boys and look forward a good time. We have new signings, myself inclusive. We need to work hard in this second round,” he said.

However his reign started on a poor run with a painful 1-0 defeat to MYDA.

Kiyinda lies 10th with 19 points while MYDA lie 15th with 12 points in 15 games.