Uganda Cup | Results

• SC Tawai 0-4 SC Villa
• Nsambya SC 3-0 Arua Hill SC
• Busei FC 1-0 Maroons FC
• Northern Division 1-2 NEC FC
• Rwenzori Lions FC 2-0 Kiyinda Boys
• Dove FC 1-0 Kataka FC
• Pajule Lions FC 1-0 UPDF FC

SC Villa registered a well-deserved 4-0 victory against SC Tawai in the Uganda Cup encounter played at Angeweibange Primary School Playground on Thursday.

Dusan Stojanovic made six changes from the last eleven that concluded the first round of the Uganda Premier League.

The six changes in the starting roaster were goalkeeper Meddie Kibirige, defender Simon Mukisa, Joseph Kafumbe, Peter Onzima, Elvis Ngonde, and David Owori.

Charles Lwanga put the visitors ahead in the 29th minute with a simple finish converting Abas Kyeyune’s nice through pass.

Kyeyume doubled the lead seven minutes later with a darling strike after a nice interplay between him and Elvis Ngonde thanks to David Owori who started the attack with great pace.

Six minutes to end the first half, Elvis Ngonde made it three with a first-time snapshot of Peter Onzima’s delivery from the right flank.

Onzima nearly extended the visitor’s lead ten minutes into the second half however his final effort flew inches wide of the frame.

In the 66th minute, Hakim Kiwanuka, Gavin Kiziyo and Kakande Patrick were introduced to replace Peter Onzima, Simon Mukisa, and Charles Lwanga.

In the 74th minute, Kyeyune also paved the way for Aslam Ssemakula.

It was a jovial mode as Semakula’s first touch guided the ball into the back of the net thanks to Kafumbe’s delivery.

SC Villa progress to the round of 32 as they seek theur 10th Uganda Cup.

KCCA secured a well-deserved 2-0 victory against Admin FC in the Uganda Cup encounter that was played at Mbale Municipal Stadium on Wednesday.

Shortly after the final whistle, KCCA head coach Abdallah Mubiru heaped lots of praise on his troops after claiming victory away from home.

“We are happy with the way the boys played. Every player tried to give his best and am happy with what the team looked like,” Mubiru told the press.

“As a team, we mind our progress and no one else. We shall do everything to achieve that because we know it’s a process,” he added.

Muhammad Shaban was lethal in front of goal as he netted twice to guide the Kasasiro Boys into the round of 32 of the prestigious tournament. Mubiru believes that with the right support, Shaban can score more goals.

“I am so happy with Muhammad Shaban who scored two goals and together with the team we shall continue supporting him to see that he scores more goals.”

“I am also happy with how Emmanuel Loki handled himself. He came from the bench and greatly changed the game. We would reach into the box but lacked composure, a challenge that Loki solved right away.”

KCCA will wait for the draws to know who they play next in the round of 32. However, they will return to action as they host BUL FC in the Uganda Premier League on Friday, February 2 at MTN Omondi Stadium in Lugogo.

Uganda Cup – Results

• Admin FC 0-2 KCCA FC
• Fort City 1-4 Kyetume
• Synergy 1(4)-1(2) Mbarara City
• Kireka United 1-3 Young Elephants

KCCA FC progressed to the round of 32 after securing a 2-0 against Admin in the Uganda Cup at Mbale Municipal Stadium on Wednesday.

Muhammad Shaban scored a goal in either half to send the Kasasiro Boys into the round of 32 of the ongoing prestigious tournament.

Shaban nearly gave the visitors a lead in the fifth minute with an overhead strike but the effort went straight to the goalkeeper’s hands. Mustafa Kizza’s cross was met by Shaban but failed to go past the goal line.

After Joel Sserunjogi was fouled four minutes later, Kizza whipped in a darling cross infront of goal but the Admin’s custodian pulled off a stunning save.

In the 13^th minute, there was a mix up in Admin’s box to give away possession to Ashraf Mugume but the resultant effort was duly saved.

Shaban was quick to guide the ball into the back of the net but the assistant referee flagged it offside to bring a quick end to the visitors’ celebrations.

Shaban once again was on target, breaking the deadlock in the 34^th minute of the game. The hosts had been knocking on the door for a long until it finally opened.

Before the second half restart, right back Bruno Adilson replaced Rogers Atube who was cautioned earlier in the first half.

Ten minutes later, Abdallah Mubiru introduced Emmanuel Loki for Usama Arafat who was so silent in the game.

Shaban scored the second of the day to complete a brace in the 67^th minute thanks to Loki’s fantastic delivery from the right flank.

KCCA FC are the Uganda Cup record champions with 10 trophies equalling the mark with Express FC.

How they lined up

KCCA FC XI: Anthony Emojong (GK), Filbert Obenchan, Mustafa Kizza, Musitafa Mujuzi, Rogers Atube, Joel Sserujongi, Ashraf Mugume, Emmanuel Wassswa, Muhammad Shaban, Etienne Katenga, Usama Arafat 

Transiting in life is one of the hardest tasks if it puts you in a harder place than earlier. Vianne Ssekajugo is currently going through the same thing, transitioning from an attacking position to a defensive place.

If there is one thing David Obua has done at URA FC, it is switching players’ positions and also seeking for players to exhaust their versatility.

The pinpointed forward shared his readiness to transition in the interview while speaking to the official website of the club.

“It has been a unique experience for me, playing in a position I’m not accustomed to, but I believe versatility is crucial for any player,” Ssekajugo was quoted by the club’s website.

“The coach approached me with the idea and I saw it as an opportunity to help the team differently. I embraced the challenge, worked closely with the defensive unit and I’m impressed with how we’ve performed though more efforts are needed as a unit,” he added.

Even though Ssekajugo has played most of his football time upfront, the forward has showcased great defensive skills though he believes he can get better under the coach’s guidance.

“I am here to contribute wherever the coach needs me. If playing as a left full back continues to benefit the team, I’m more than willing to continue in the role.”

“However, if the coach decides to move me forward again, I’ll be ready to bring my attacking prowess to the front. It’s all about the team’s success, and I trust the coach’s judgement in making the best decisions for the squad,” he concluded.

For all the three games, Ssekajugo has played in the ongoing campaign he has played as the left back and it’s only a matter of time to see if he will switch positions going forward.

URA FC will return to action on Tuesday, January 30 as they play Kumi United in the ongoing Uganda Cup.

Uganda Premier League, Vipers SC has promoted youthful forward Fazil Tumwine to the senior side.

Tumwine has been elevated from their main feeder side St Mary’s Secondary School, Kitende, as the conveyor belt keeps rolling.

The development was confirmed via the club’s official handle on Tuesday, January 24.

“Young SMASK attacker Fazil Tumwine has been elevated to Vipers SC’s first team squad from our main feeder side, St Mary’s Boarding School, Kitende,” the statement partly reads.

“Tumwine who has been training with us since Coach Livingstone Mbabazi arrived at St Mary’s Stadium caught the coach’s eye with unsuping strength and prowess in front of goal.”

The Kitende-based side continues to reap from their always-yielding nursery bed that has previously given the senior team youngsters such as Frank Katongole, Enock Luyima and Abubakali Walusimbi.

Tumwine put up a thrilling show as Kitende lifted the football trophy in the Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) games that were played in Fort Portal last year.

Vipers return to action on Monday, January 29 as they take on Lugazi Stars in the Uganda Cup duel that will be played at Metha Grounds in Lugazi

Uganda Cup | Round of 64

• Kyambogo 1-4 Wakiso Giants
• Rugarama 0(5)-0(4) Kigezi Home Boyz
• Super Eagles 1(2)-1(4) Jinja North United

Wakiso Giants secured a 4-1 victory against Kyambogo in the Uganda Cup round of 16 at Kyambogo UPK on Tuesday, January 23, 2024.

It was a low quality game as both sides made chilly errors and the score board would have looked very different if the forwards were lethal enough.

Corney Kegere fired the hosts ahead in the third minute of the game as his powerful effort penetrated through the crowd into the back of the net.

Wakiso Giants restored parity through Samson Kigozi, the forward was quick to nick the ball past the custodian Joseph Etyang before he guided the ball into the an empty net.

The visitors nearly took the lead through Kenneth Kimera after another blunder from Etyang as he rushed off the goal line but the effort went wide of the frame narrowly.

With seven minutes to play, Kimera put the ball into the net to finally give the Purple Sharks a well-deserved lead. Kimera audaciously followed Rahmat Senfuka’s delivery before guiding the ball past frozen Etyang.

Seven minutes into the second stanza, Kimera extended the lead to three. Etyang once again made a blunder rushing off the line but failed to touch on Mikidadi Senyonga’s long delivery, Kimera easily took away the ball and guided it into the net.

Blanchar Mulamba came close on different occasions but failed to find the back of the net including the shot that bounced off the frame in the 63rd minute.

Before full-time, Nyanzi put the icing on the cake with a well-curled effort from close range. The midfielder was set up by Titus Ssemtimba and he made no mistake from that point.

The other games ended in draws and were decided by spot kicks. While the game between Iganga Young and Ndejje University was not played.

Wakiso Giants, Rugarama, and Jinja North United are the three sides that have so far confirmed their spots in the Round of 32.

Amos Kirya is the latest addition to Uganda Premier League outfit BUL FC joining from neighbours Gaddafi FC.

After putting a pen to a two-year employment contract, he revealed that he is glad to join an ambitious club like BUL but his target is to help the club keep at the top.

“Glory be to God who enabled me to join BUL FC. I am joining this club because it’s ambitious and the best,” Kirya was quoted by the club’s official website.

“Everyone wants to win and this is where I thought I could achieve that. I am a winger and expect to create and score as many goals as I can to keep the club at the top,” he added.

In the same breath, BUL head coach Abbey Kikomeko told the club media that Kirya’s experience will be vital in the club’s quench for success.

“He has been in the league for about two seasons and I think his experience will help us in the second round,” Kikomeko said.

“I expect a lot from him because he is fast and good on the ball, and he is fast and good on the ball. With the kind of players we have and the kind of game we play, he will give us scoring opportunities,” he added.

“I believe we shall have more goals in the second round as compared to the first because we badly need them if we are to win the title.”

Kirya has previously played for Gaddafi (most recently), Jinja Municipal Council and MYDA.

He becomes the fourth signing in the ongoing transfer window after confirming the acquisition of Ibrahim Orit, Musa Esenu, and Fredrick Ngalo.

However, Samuel Ssekamatte, Richard Ayiko and Joshua Okiror are the three players who were released by BUL shortly after the conclusion of the UPL first round.

FUFA Women Super League Wakiso Hill has confirmed Rogers Nkugwa as their head coach.

The development was brought to the public on Monday, 22nd January 2024 via the club’s official social media handles.

Nkugwa replaces gaffer Swalley Kamya who parted with the team last week on mutual agreement.

Nkugwa put pen on a one-year employment contract that will see him at the helm of the club at least until January 2025.

His immediate target will be helping the club not to get relegated since they now sit at the bottom of the ten-team log with only five points.

The gaffer previously helped Asubo Gafford to survive relegation having found them in a very bad position in the recent campaign.

Towards the start of the ongoing FWSL campaign, Wakiso Hill went into an agreement with UPL money bags Vipers SC but the partnership has hardly produced positive fruit.

Nkugwa walked through the back door from Uganda Martyrs and Wakiso Hill will pray the same does not happen in the new marriage.

• FUFA Drum | Semifinals
• Lango 2-0 West Nile

Lango Province registered a 2-0 victory against West Nile Province in the first leg of the FUFA Drum semifinals at Akii Bua Stadium, Lira on Sunday.

Kitara FC’s forward Denis Omedi scored twice in the second half as Lango claimed all the bragging rights from the clash.

In the third minute, Allan Okello set up Omedi with a darling cross but West Nile’s custodian Richard Anyama finger-tipped it out for a corner kick.

Halfway through the first stanza, Anyama was brought back in action making a full stretch save to palm away Innocent Maduka’s header.

Before the end of the first half, Moses Aliro’s goal was cancelled but before that, Anyama blocked Okello’s goal-bound effort thrillingly.

In the second half, Bright Vuni failed to guide Gadafi Wahab’s free into the net after he got a free header in front of goal.

Omedi finally fired the hosts ahead ten minutes into the second stanza. The forward beat his marker to pace before his low effort got past Anyama and the home crowd got onto their feet.

Omedi sealed off the emphatic victory in added time with a diving header hence converting Emmanuel Obua’s darling delivery from the left flank.

The two sides will be locking horns in the second leg of the semifinal clash at Aki Bua Stadium on Saturday, January 27, 2024.

FUFA Women Super League | Result

• Kawempe Muslim 3-0 Uganda Martyrs
• Kampala Queens 2-1 Wakiso Hill
• Makerere University 2-4 Asubo Ladies
• Lady Doves 5-1 Rines SS 
• She Maroons 0-0 UCU Lady Cardinals

Kawempe Muslim continued with their emphatic form with a 3-0 victory against Uganda Martyrs in the FUFA Women Super League on Sunday.

Jolly Kobusingye, Agnes Nabukenya and Hadijah Babirye were on target as Kawempe Muslim got hold of all points.

Kawempe turned up fresh and fired up seeking an early lead, Uganda Martyrs’ custodian Sharon Kaidu was brought to action as he palmed away Agnes Nabukenya’s close-range header.

Jolly Kobusingye fired the hosts ahead in the 18th minute with a left-footed rebounded effort as Uganda Martyrs struggled to get the ball out of their area.

Seven minutes later, Uganda Martyrs nearly levelled matters but Latifah Nakasi’s freekick rattled off the frame.

Kobusingye showed class and great anticipation after clearing Latifah Nakasi’s line off the line after going past goalkeeper Juliet Adeke.

With ten minutes to play, Nabukenya doubled the hosts’ lead with a stunning freekick after Hadijah Nandago was tripped at the edge of the box.

Second-half substitute Babirye sealed the victory in the 83rd minute with a swift loop after being set up by Mary Kabaculezi in the penalty area.

The victory takes Kawempe to the top of the log with 21 points, two ahead of Kampala Queens who have a game in hand.