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Ibrahim Oriti scored twice as BUL registered a well-deserved 2-0 victory against Express in the Uganda Premier League encounter at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru on Saturday.

BUL’s victory guided the Jinja-based side to the summit of the log after 53 days since they dropped on Tuesday, February 27.

Oriti opened the scoring in the 18th minute as Express finally conceded to the early pressure from the hosts.

After the break, the hosts kept on the front foot seeking to double their lead or even put the icing on the cake.

Express custodian Abubaker Yunus made a spectacular save as he was equal to Jerome Kirya’s long-range effort in the 50th minute.

Orit finally completed a brace in the 75th minute as he converted Martin Aprem’s delivery from close range.

Express came close to picking a consolation in the 86th minute as Safi Mansoor was set up by Edgar Katumba but the hosts’ custodian Tom Ikara made a thrilling save.

The victory guides BUL to the log summit with 46 points while Express are ninth with 32 points in 24 league games.

Next on the menu, BUL will visit NEC while Express will host Kitara on Wednesday, April 24.

Kawempe Muslim registered a 2-1 victory against UCU Lady Cardinals in the FUFA Women Super League in Mukono on Saturday morning.

It was a tight duel that kicked off with high intensity as either side searched for an early lead.

Hadijah Nandago opened the scoring for the visitors in the 26th minute with a thrilling finish, converting Allen Nassazi’s set-up.

Before the end of the first stanza, UCU Lady Cardinals were awarded a penalty that was converted by Catherine Nakiridde to restore parity.

Agnes Nabukenya regained the visitors’ lead in the 48th minute with yet a spectacular finish as the Lady Cardinals’ backline looked on.

Midway through the second stanza, Nandago had a glorious chance to extend the visitors’ lead but she failed to guide the ball into the back of the net from close range.

The game witnessed a bad incident as Jolly Kobusigye was rushed to the hospital after a nasty collision with Nakiridde.

The victory opens an eight-point lead (34) for Kawempe ahead of second-placed Kampala who have two games in hand.

The Lady Cardinals are only two points (14) ahead of the red zone putting the ladies in such a trying moment as the campaign hits the final bend.

Nkumba University secured a 3-1 victory against 10-man Uganda Christian University (UCU) in the University Football League final at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo on Saturday.

Nkumba finally wrote their names in the books of history after lifting their first league title on the third attempt after losing the final in 2013 and 2016.

Kennedy Ssebadduka gave Nkumba an early lead in the 10th minute thanks to Ivan Mutebi’s howler hence giving the Entebbe bassed side a perfect start.

Ten minutes later, UCU were reduced to 10 men after Collins Wesoga was given a straight red card after handling Ivan Irivai’s effort from outside the box.

UCU introduced second custodian David Mwidu for Mutebi but in no minute, Ismael Lubega doubled Nkumba’s lead with a well-guided free kick.

Isaac Musuga scored Nkumba’s third goal adding more salt into UCU’s wounds in the 35th minute.

In the second stanza, Sharif Ssewanyana pulled one back for UCU but it was not enough to have an impact on the game.

Uganda Martyrs’ Akbar Ssentogo finished the tournament as the top scorer with nine goals.

University Football League | Fixture

Uganda Christian University (UCU) will be out to fight for a second University Football League title as they take on Nkumba University at MTN Onondi Stadium, Lugogo on Saturday, April 20, 2024.

In the pre-match conference, UCU head coach Kintu revealed that it will not be an easy game but they expect to put up the required fight.

“It will not be an easy game against Nkumba (University),” he stated before adding; “However we have prepared well and are ready to put up a great fight.”

“We would like to thank God who has allowed us to reach our second final after winning that of 2019. It’s been a long journey for us to reach the final.”

“We have an opportunity to go on and fight so that we can try to win the trophy for the second time. We want to assure everyone that we shall play a good game, the fans should expect an entertaining game from two ambitious teams,” he concluded.

Road to the finals

The Cardinals have staged an impressive run on the road to the final. They dominated the group with three wins, two draws and one loss.

In the quarterfinals, they fought hard to eject rivals Makerere University 2-2 thanks to the away goal difference advantage.

Cardinals went on to eliminate Makerere University Business School after a 2-1 victory on aggregate.

Kitara Football Club and Vipers Sports Club will be locking horns in a highly anticipated Uganda Premier League encounter at Masindi Municipality Stadium on Friday.

Vipers will seek to avenge Kitara in their own backyard today. The game comes five days after Kitara ejected Vipers from the Uganda Cup.

In the pre-match conference, Kitara head coach Brian Ssenyondo revealed that they will put up a required fight because they still want to guard their position.

“We know the challenge ahead but we know what to do,” he stated before adding; “Hopefully we shall do the desired task of playing some good football so that we get the three points that we really need.”

“We are playing Vipers a team we recently faced in the Uganda Cup. It was not an easy game because we were facing a defending champion so coming into this game we know it will equally be a difficult game.”

“This game decides much on who is in which position and we would want to keep our position as well as the points difference. We know it will not be an easy game but we’ve had a few days to prepare and see that we rectify some of our mistakes.”

After ejecting Vipers from the Uganda Cup, Kitara come into this duel more confident knowing their chances of winning a double are still much alive.

The hosts will miss the services of Jasper Aheebwa (suspension), Yiga Najib (loan from Vipers) and Ibrahim Magandaazi who is still in the sickbay.

Vipers will miss Ghanaian forward Asiwome Fumador who is still nursing a muscle strain.

A victory for Vipers lifts them the log summit and they will throw everything on the line to ensure they collect maximum points.

Maroons Football Club registered a well-deserved 3-0 victory against Busoga United in the Uganda Premier League at Prison Grounds, Luzira on Thursday.

Fred Amaku (brace) and Abraham Tusubira were on target as Maroons claimed maximum points on the day.

At full-time, Busoga United were nine after Charles Mulanda and Hussein Ssajjabi were given marching orders on the day.

Amaku fired the home side ahead in the 27th minute after a well-coordinated switch play with Ronald Orombi.

Six minutes later, Amaku doubled the hosts’ lead with a thrilling finish thanks to Fred Kigozi’s precise delivery.

Before the end of the first stanza, scorer Amaku set up Tusubira who scored Maroons’ third goal on the day.

Two minutes into the second stanza, Mulanda was sent off as Busoga United was left with only 10 men to play.

Two minutes later, Sajjabi followed his captain after a harsh challenge on Maroons defender Darius Ojok.

The victory lifts Maroons to the sixth position with 38 points while Busoga United are 14th with 18 points after 23 games.

Uganda Premier League | Results

Muhammad Shaban scored twice as KCCA secured a well-deserved 4-0 victory against Mbarara City in the Uganda Premier League at MTN Onondaga Stadium, Lugogo on Thursday.

Shaban now tops the scoring sheet with 14 goals in 23 games played thus far in the ongoing campaign.

Anthony Emojong made a world-class save to deny Akandwanaho’s powerful strike in the fourth minute.

Haruna Lukwago came close in the 10th minute but his strike went wide of the target by inches.

Ashraf Mugume broke the deadlock with a thrilling effort from a free kick that went past a wall before finding the back of the net in the 15th minute.

In the 22nd minute, Arafat Usama’s strike bounced off the woodwork as the hosts kept seeking for more goals.

Seven minutes later, Etienne Katenga was fouled in the dangerous area by Innocent Wafula and the hosts were awarded a penalty.

Muhammad Shaban stepped up and converted from the spot extending his season tally to 13 goals.

Shaban stretched KCCA’s lead to three after sealing a personal double in the 49th minute.

The in-form forward Katenga joined the party as he converted from close range in the 54th minute after being set up by Usama.

The victory sends KCCA to the sixth position with 38 points while Mbarara City lie 11th with 10 points less.

FUFA Women’s Cup | Results

Lady Doves kicked out Uganda Martyrs 3-2 in a penalty shootout in the FUFA Women’s Cup at Katusabe playground in Masindi on Wednesday.

In regular time the two sides shared spoils in a one-all draw before dragging the game into a heated shootout. 

Lady Doves continued to take positive strides as they eliminated the defending champions Uganda Martyrs after beating log leaders Kawempe Muslim in the league.

Resty Kobusobozi gave Lady Doves the lead to place the home side in the driving seat.

Uganda Martyrs levelled matters through Ruth Nyakato in the 73rd minute.

In the shootout, Lady Doves converted three penalties while Kobusobozi and Norah Alupo failed to convert from the spot.

For Uganda Martyrs, Brenda Munyana, Gloria Namugerwa and Latifah Nakasi failed to convert from the 12-yard mark.

Lady Doves will now face UCU Lady Cardinals in the quarterfinals.

The other quarterfinalists are Lady Doves, UCU Lady Cardinals, Kampala Queens, Kawempe Muslim/Byafaayo Queens, Rines SS WFC, She Corporate FC, Wakiso Hill WFC and Asubo Ladies FC.

Uganda Premier League | Fixtures 

Maroons captain David Ndihabwe says they are always confident whenever they are playing at home.

Maroons will be taking on Busoga United in the Uganda Premier League at Prison Grounds, Luzira on Thursday.

Ahead of the game, Ndihabwe believes they can capitalize on the home advantage and register maximum points against Busoga United.

“We always feel confident at home. It will not be an easy game because we are playing Busoga United, a side that is fighting relegation,” he stated.

“We expect a physical challenge but we have prepared well. The technical team has given us the necessary information and the mood in the camp is high ahead of the encounter,” he added.

“I am happy with the way we played our previous two games. We had a good win against Express and later picked a point against Mbarara City. So we hope to build from that and get better. I believe we have all it takes to win tomorrow.”

Maroons will be without Umar Kyabatala (injured) and Innocent Biyika (accumulation of cards) while goalkeeper Amir Nalugoda returns from the sick bay.

In the last five meetings between the boys, Maroons has won twice, Busoga United has won once and they have shared spoils twice.

Uganda Premier League | Fixtures 

KCCA will be seeking to return to winning ways as they face Mbarara City in the Uganda Premier League at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo.

The Kasasiro Boys were kicked out of the Uganda Cup by BUL FC in spot kicks. The UPL encounter against the Ankole Lions provides them a glorious chance to return to glory.

In the pre-match conference, the KCCA head coach stated that the boys’ morale is high and they have since shaken off the disappointment of being kicked out of the prestigious tournament.

“We have managed to calm the boys down (after being eliminated in the Uganda Cup) and the boy’s morale is up to put up yet another great performance,” he stated.

“Our hope is always trying to play better than we did in our previous game. We are going to try and manage ourselves better because we are trying to solve the mistakes that denied us victory (in the Uganda Cup),” he added.

Though the campaign started on a very poor run, KCCA have since turned around its fortunes and now lies sixth on the log with 35 points, nine away from the log leaders.

Mubiru asserts that even after the Uganda Cup elimination, KCCA still has a lot to play for and they continue handling one game at a time

“There is still a lot we are competing for so we have to try and play better every single day. We shall continue handling game per game because we are well conversant doing so,” he concluded.

In the first leg, KCCA suffered a 2-1 loss so they badly want to revenge in their own yard.

Roving left back, Mustafa Kizza will miss the action due to a muscle strain while Ashraf Mugume returns after missing BUL’s encounter.