FUFA has announced the Uganda U-20 (Hippos) provisional squad ahead of the All African Games in Ghana.

The provisional squad is made up of 39 players, though the biggest percentage is made of those who are locally based.

The team is expected to enter a training camp at the FUFA Technical Centre to prepare for the tournament that will get underway in March.

The team will be led by Morley Byekwaso who will be assisted by Simeone Masaba. The duo will be beefed up by goalkeeping coach Billy Kiggundu and fitness trainer Noah Kasule Babadi.

Uganda is pitted in Group B alongside Nigeria, South Sudan, Senegal, and Tunisia.

Provisional Squad:

Goalkeepers: Abdu Magada (Gaddafi FC, Uganda), Shamulan Kamya (Soltilo Bright Stars FC, Uganda), Delton Oyo (SC Villa, Uganda), Humphrey Oyirwoth (Bukedea Comprehensive School, Uganda), Henry Mwebe (Wembley Boys FC, Uganda)

Defenders: Haruna Lukwago (KCCA FC, Uganda), Louis Anguti Amagu (Lugazi FC, Uganda), Innocent Biyika (Maroons FC, Uganda), Ibrahim Juma (CD Leganes, Spain), Enock Luyima (Vipers SC, Uganda), Jimmy Ndalambi (Gaddafi FC, Uganda), Ronald Madoi (SFK Pierikos, Greece), Apollo Kagogwe (Wakiso Giants FC, Uganda), Cyrus Kibande (SC Villa, Uganda), Rogers Torach (Vipers SC, Uganda), Allan Enyou (CD Leganes, Spain)

Midfielders: Frank Katongole (Vipers SC, Uganda), John Innocent Kisolo (URA FC, Uganda), Charles Okello Batiibwe (SC Villa, Uganda), Ivan Irinimbabazi (SFK Pierikos, Greece), Saidi Mayanja (KCCA FC, Uganda), Titus Ssematimba (Wakiso Giants FC, Uganda), Allan Oyirwoth (Brook House College and Football Academy, United Kingdom), Marvin Nyanzi (Wakiso Giants FC, Uganda), Isma Mugulusi (FK Riteriai, Lithuania), Travis Mutyaba (Zamalek SC, Egypt), Geremi Bamwine (Aspire Football Academy, Qatar), Umar Lutalo (SC Villa, Uganda), Hakim Mutebi (SC Villa, Uganda), George Isiagi Okwakol (Brook House College and Football Academy, United Kingdom)

Forwards
Arafat Usama Kizza (KCCA FC, Uganda), Shafiq Magogo (Kitara FC, Uganda), Ibrahim Kasinde (Soltilo Bright Stars FC, Uganda), Abbas Kyeyune (SC Villa, Uganda), Patrick Jonah Kakande (SC Villa, Uganda), Rogers Mugisha (AC Horsens, Denmark), Alpha Thierry Ssali (Express FC, Uganda), Bruno Bunyaga (URA FC, Uganda), Darius Ojok (Maroons FC, Uganda)

• Uganda Premier League | Results
• Wakiso Giants 1-0 URA
• UPDF 2-2 NEC

Wakiso Giants secured a narrow 1-0 victory against URA in the Uganda Premier League at Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium on Tuesday evening.

The Purple Sharks put to end the winless run in the second round with a victory against the Tax Collectors. They earlier lost to Bright Stars before they shared spoils with Maroons.

James Begisa wasted a glorious chance to give URA FC the lead in the 10th minute. The right-back was set up by Norman Namanya but his effort was thwarted by Bashir Sekagya for a corner.

Six minutes later, Begisa laid in a sweet delivery in front of goal but Vianne Ssekajugo was seconds late to plant the ball into the goal.

In the 24^th minute, Rogers Omedwa pulled off a stunning world-class save denying Marvin Nyanzi’s goal-bound effort from close range.

The hosts took full charge of the game but failed to take advantage and the two games went into the locker rooms with a barren stalemate.

Kenneth Kimera finally broke the deadlock in the 58^th minute. It was a cool and calm finish from the goal-poacher who was released on the break by Nyanzi’s well-weighted pass.

URA made a double change introducing Ivan Ahimbisibwe and Joseph Ssemuju for Tibiita and Namanya in the 61^st minute.

Ahimbisibwe nearly brought the game to levelled matters with his first touch but his effort went narrowly wide of the frame.

In the 72^nd minute, Ahimbisibwe eluded his marker to pace before he was tripped in the box but the centre referee waved away.

Once again Ahimbisibwe came close to restoring parity for the visitors but his touch off Hudu Mulikyi’s delivery went inches above the bar in the 84^th minute.

The victory lifts Wakiso Giants to the 12^th place on the log with 20 points while URA are seventh with 27 points after playing 18 games.

FUFA Women Super League side Kampala Queens acquire talented forward Lillian Kasuubo ahead of the second round. 

Kasuubo joins the Queens of Soccer from She Maroons on a short-term deal that will see her at MTN Omondi Stadium until the end of the ongoing season.

The reigning league champions expressed their thrill upon concluding the deal via the club’s official social handles.

“Kampala Queens FC is delighted to announce the signing of forward Kasuubo Lillian. The centre forward joins the Palace on a six-month loan deal from She Maroons,” the post reads. 

Kasuubo is a proven goal scorer who has already staged huge potential. For starters, she was the FUFA Women Elite League top scorer ensuring her side earned promotion.

Her name is placed alongside four goals in the ongoing league and with the talent at the Palace she can only add to her tally. 

She becomes the third signing joining forward Favour Nambatya and midfielder Merceiline Wayodi.

FUFA Big League side Police Football Club has beefed up their squad with experienced goalkeeper Ashadu Bugembe.

Bugembe joins the FUFA Big League log leaders on a short-term contract that keeps him at the club till the end of the campaign.

He becomes the club’s second signing after Francis Onekalit who joined from Ndejje University.

The custodian’s signing was made public via the club’s social handles where they welcomed Bugembe to the Cops’ family.

“We are thrilled to announce the capturing of goalie Bugembe Ashadu who signs with us a contract of six months until the end of the season,” the post reads.

Bugembe replaces Davis Mutebi who walked through the back door of the club. Bugembe and Edgar Tukahirwa are expected to deputise Edward Kasibante in the goalkeeping department.

Bugembe has previously played for clubs like Masaka LC, Kira Young, SC Villa, BUL FC and Maroons FC.

Police will be in action on Thursday, February 15 as they take on Busei FC at the Round of 32 of the Uganda Cup.

FUFA Junior’s League | Results

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

Gaddafi FC JT secured a 2-0 victory against Vipers SC JT on the matchday one for the FUFA Juniors League at Gaddafi Arena on Sunday.

It was a tight game since most of the players on either side had been groomed from the Rays of Grace Academy.

Disan Mwebe gave Gaddafi FC JT the lead before the end of the first stanza. The hosts were right at the back not giving room for Vipers to operate in the middle park.

Abubakali Walusimbi came close twice with long-range efforts but the Vipers JT captain missed the target by inches before the custodian also thwarted the ball away.

Mwebe found the back of the net again in the second half to seal off the hard-fought victory.

After the final whistle, Gaddafi FC JT head coach Felix Ssekabuza told the press that he expected a tough game and prepared the boys.

“I expected a tough game against Vipers because they are one of the strongest teams in the league,” he said.

“However we prepared for a tough duel and the boys fully responded. I am glad that they put up a great fight and it gives us a great start ahead of the long journey,” added.

• Uganda Premier League | Results
• Express 3-4 KCCA

KCCA FC registered a 4-3 victory against Express FC in the Uganda Premier League encounter played at Muteesa II Stadium in Wankulukuku.

The seven-goal-thriller was such a dramatic game of football that was filled with a mixture of emotions as the Kasasiro Boys ran away with maximum points on the day.

Ettiene Katenga placed the visitors in the lead with less than a minute played. Ashraf Mugume latched onto a loose ball and watched in front of the goal before the Angolan forward guided the ball into the back of the net.

On-form Isaac Wagoina restored parity for the hosts with a great header in the 23rd minute thanks to Isma Kawawulo’s delivery.

Ten minutes later, KCCA’s backline failed to clear their lines before John Asiimwe’s deflected effort forced its way into the back of the net to give the home side the lead.

Once again, KCCA’s backline slept on the job easily losing possession to Express who punished them through Marvin Oshaba thus widening the host’s lead in the 37th minute.

Abdallah Mubiru introduced Peter Magambo, Usama Arafat, and Herbert Achai for Peter Lwasa, Emmanuel Ogwang, and Mustapha Kizza.

Shaban Muhammed regained KCCA’s hope five minutes into the second stanza with a header off Mugume’s delivery from the right flank.

After lots of hard work and ingenuity, Mugume was gifted a goal by Express goalkeeper Yunus Abubaker bringing the game to level.

With just a minute left on the clock, Arafat Usama’s late goal turned the tables as visitors dramatically bagged maximum points.

It’s the second loss for Express who earlier fell to Mbarara in a 3-1 loss. KCCA lies ninth with 23 points, two below Express who are eighth.

Uganda U17 Women’s National Football Team (Teen Cranes) greatly executed the assignment securing a 3-1 victory against Cameroon in the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Qualifier.

In the game played at Stade Militaire, Uganda secured a win away from home to keep the dream of playing a the global stage alive with a 4-2 aggregate win.

Sylvia Kabene gave Uganda the lead in the 23rd minute after Cameroon’s custodian and her defender failed to clear their lines.

Esther Nangendo doubled the visitors’ lead with an emphatic corner kick that went straight into the back of the net.

Cameroon tried to chase and at least find their shooting in the game but Uganda’s backline was well-placed and tight.

Before full-time, Cameroon pulled back one before Agnes Nabukenya responded to recreate the two-goal lead.

Uganda will face off against the winner from Tanzania and Zambia duel.

Uganda XI: Lillian Nakilya (GK), Faridah Namirimu, Ritah Nambuusi, Desire Katisi Natooro, Bethany Kaluya, Bushirah Nalunkuuma, Agnes Nabukenya, Esther Nangendo, Shadia Nabirye, Joyce Kainza, Sylvia Kabene

Gaddafi paused Vipers’ chase in the title race after holding them in a goalless encounter in the Uganda Premier League at St Mary Stadium, Kitende on Thursday.

The defending champions failed to close the gap on log leaders BUL after putting to waste a number of chances in front of goal.

Gaddafi head coach David Mutono told the press that if his troops had taken their chances, they would have easily beaten Vipers.

“We did not take away our chances and that is not good if you want to win games. However, we shall go back and improve our final third,” he said.

“It is not easy to come to Kitende and put up such a sprited fight. I am proud of the boys and I will keep supporting and motivating them to do better,” he added.

The Soldier Boys kept patient throughout the club keeping their goal area safe from danger. Even after Vipers threw several bodies upfront, the Visitors hardly lost their shape.

Mutono added that they are building a playing culture that will help them improve and become more competitive going forward.

“We are building a team. I know it will take time to bear fruit but we want to have a team culture that defines who we are and how we play,” he concluded.

With the stalemate, Gaddafi lie 13^th on the log with 17 points collected from 17 games played thus far.

Gaddafi will return to action on Thursday, February 29 as they take on neighbours Busoga United in the Jinja Derby.

Uganda Premier League – Results

• Kitara 1-1 SC Villa

Kitara played to a one-all draw against SC Villa in the Uganda Premier League encounter played at Masindi Municipality Stadium on Friday evening.

Brian Aheebwa gave Kitara the lead before Patrick Kakande levelled matters in the 1-1 entertaining duel witnessed by a huge crowd.

Kakande was electric right from the start and his quickness t brought danger to Kitara’s backline before he was tripped by Solomon Okwalinga but Kenneth Semakula kicked the freekick way above the frame in the 24^th minute.

Ten minutes later, Kakande eluded his marker before he curled the ball onto the target forcing Crispus Kusiima into a fine save as the visitors kept knocking.

Kitara found their first chance in the 43^rd minute with Paul Mucureezi nodding Living Kabon’s delivery inches wide of the left goalpost.

Seven minutes into the second half, Charles Lwanga put the ball in the back of the net but the goal was cancelled due to a handball in the build-up.

Two minutes later, Ronald Ssekiganda was denied by the woodwork in yet another thrilling attack by the visitors.

Aheebwa fired the hosts ahead at the top of the hour. The forward latched on to a loose ball after Jude Ssemugabi’s hard effort was palmed into play by Villa goalkeeper Meddie Kibirige.

With six minutes to play, Kakande restored parity for the Jogoo with yet another exciting curler leaving Kusiima’s face helplessly covered in the jersey.

With the stalemate, Villa lies fourth on the log with 30 points while Kitara are second with 33 points after playing 17 games in the ongoing campaign.

Uganda Premier League | Results

• Vipers 0-0 Gaddafi
• Maroons 0-0 Wakiso Giants

Vipers and Gaddafi played to a goalless stalemate in the Uganda Premier League at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende.

The hosts got several chances in front of goal but failed to convert thus dropping two points.

Allan Okello and Bright Anukani combined in a switch interplay before the latter’s low drive bounced off the right goalpost in the sixth minute.

Okello’s goal-bound effort was cleared off the line by Douglas Bithum. The clearance rattled off the frame before being cleared away.

Vipers faced a setback after Ashraf Mandela was lifted off in the 30th minute due to an injury. He was later replaced by Grant Matsiko.

Vipers made a second chance after Karim Watambala replaced Milton Karisa in the 50th minute.

Ten minutes into the second half, Eric Kambale’s header off Okello’s in-swinger went narrowly wide of the frame.

Gaddafi grew in potential and confidence and started trying their chances. Sharifu Ssengendo’s long rage effort went narrowly wide putting to waste a cut clear chance.

Livingstone Mbabazi later introduced Moses Waiswa, Fazil Tumwine and Abubakali Walusimbi replaced Anukani, Okello and Kambale.

Bashir Asiku tripped Walusimbi in the box but the centre referee waved away as Vipers’ players followed in disagreement.

The stalemate sent the Venoms to 31 points in the third position on the 15-team log while Gaddafi are 13th with 17 points.