• Uganda Premier League | Fixture 
• Kitara vs Vipers – 4:00pm

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.

• Uganda Premier League | Result
• Maroons 3-0 Busoga United

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

• KCCA 4-0 Mbarara City
• Maroons 3-0 Busoga United

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 1(3)-1(2) Uganda Martyrs

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 

• Thursday, April 18, 2024
• Maroons vs Busoga United – 4PM
• KCCA vs Mbarara City – 7PM

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 

• Thursday, April 18, 2024
• Maroons vs Busoga United – 4PM
• KCCA vs Mbarara City – 7PM

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.

Ssaza Ssingo has appointed Edward Golola as the new head coach ahead of the forthcoming 2024 Buganda Masaza Cup.

The Two time Buganda Masaza Cup winners Ssingo have taken on experienced Golola as Simon Ddunga’s replacement who recently joined Ssaza Buddu.

Golola’s technical bench has been boosted by Pius Ngabo and Frank Kimezze who will assume the assistant coach roles.

Reagan Lule will also join the technical setup as the goalkeeping coach.

Ssingo will be seeking for the third title having won their previous two in 2015 and 2018.

In 2013, Golola was Mawokota’s head coach as they beat Singo 1-0 in the Masaza Cup final played at Nakivubo Stadium.

FUFA Big League side Lugazi FC agreed with experienced gaffer Richard Makumbi to part ways.

Makumbi was relieved from his duties after spending only five months in charge of the club.

The development was confirmed in a statement reduced by the club via its social media platforms.

“Lugazi FC announces that head coach Richard Makumbi has left his role at the club by mutual agreement,” the statement partly reads.

“The decision (to relieve the gaffer) comes after a thorough evaluation of the team’s performance and future direction,” the club noted.

“Makumbi leaves with our sincere thanks for the tireless efforts as head coach and our very best wishes for the future.”

The gaffer replaced William Kyeswa who was cited to be indisciplined on several occasions.

Coach Gerald Efit will handle the club on an interim basis until the club confirms Makumbi’s replacement.

Kigozi lies third on the log with 37 points levelled with Kataka who have a superior goal difference.

Uganda Premier League | Results

• URA 2-0 NEC
• UPDF 1-1 Gaddafi

David Obua’s post era kicked off with a 2-0 victory as URA beat NEC in the Uganda Premier League encounter played at Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium, Wakisha.

Ivan Ahimbisibwe scored a brace as the Tax Collectors secured a victory to end the poor run of three straight losses.

Ahimbisibwe placed URA in the lead in the seventh minute with a powerful effort from a tight angle. The hunter got his name on the scoresheet after his return from suspension.

At half an hour mark, the Tax Collectors were awarded a free kick in a great area after Joseph Semujju was fouled but the resultant effort yielded nothing.

At the start of the second stanza, NEC made a double change introducing Ramos Asiimwe and Ibrahim Thembo for Ibrahim Kiyemba and Gadaffi Wahab.

Ahimbisibwe doubled URA’s lead two minutes after the break to keep the hosts in a comfortable driving seat.

In the 70th minute, Vianne Ssekajjugo replaced Ssemujju as the Tax Collectors introduced fresh legs in the final third.

The victory lifts the Tax Collectors to the eighth position with 34 points while NEC are fifth 40 points in 24 games.

NEC will return to action on Wednesday April 24 as they take on BUL while URA take on Busoga United on Wednesday, May 1.

Kitara ejected defending champions Vipers from the Uganda Cup after a 5-4 penalty victory in the quarterfinal encounter played at Masindi Municipal Stadium on Sunday.

Kitara head coach Brian Senyondo thanked his trooped who hardly lost hope and fought from a goal down twice to win it late.

“We did not lose hope rather we kept fighting till the last minute,” Senyondo expressed his gratitude after the final minute.

“We pushed the game to the penalties which were a bit nervy. Good enough we scored all our five and they missed one and we are into the semi-finals and we can’t be happier than this,” he added.

Vipers were the better side in normal time with Allan Okello pulling the strings and giving a lot of trouble to Kitara’s backline.

Senyondo asserts that his front line was not sharp enough as they created less getting both goals from the 12-yard mark.

“We had some lapses and we were not very clinical and the combination play in the final third was not right that is why you saw that we scored both goals from the penalty spot.”

“In the second half, we tried to organise more on the interplays in the final third and luckily we bounced back in the game. We kept our heads high and got a reward. This is the beauty of the game no one was the game to end like this but today I am happy,” he concluded.

The two sides will renew their rivalry in the league encounter that is slated for Friday, April 19 in a highly anticipated duel.