• FUFA Drum | Result
• Teso 1-2 Busoga

Busoga Province registered a 2-1 victory against Teso Province in the first leg of the semifinal clash of the ongoing FUFA Drum at Soroti Stadium on Saturday.

Isaac Wagoina scored in either half of the game to ensure Busoga secured the bragging rights after the first leg of the semifinals.

Robert Eseru pulled back one for the hosts in the entertaining piece of action.

Amos Kirya gave Teso’s backline a lot of headache as he continuously made great and quick runs at the right flank but his two quick crosses were hardly attended to.

Halfway way the first stanza, Jerome Kirya remained with a goalkeeper to beat but lost balance before he skied his attempt.

In the 36th minute, Simon Opio Misaki tripped Amos Kitya in the box thus awarding Busoga a penalty. Wagoina stepped up and simply guided the ball past goalkeeper Hassan Matovu to place Busoga ahead.

Bakari Magunda nearly levelled matters but his header went wide by inches after he had beaten the whole of Busoga’s backline.

As Teso was fighting to get back into the game, goalkeeper Matovu made a big howler as Wagoina’s chilly freekick went through his legs.

The hosts did not let their guards low as they kept pushing till the last minute of the game to try and give the home crowd something to smile about.

Lanky forward Eseru finally gave the hosts the consolation goal with four minutes left on the clock.

The other semifinal clash will see Lango take on West Nile at the Akii Bua Stadium in Lira today (Sunday, January 21).

• International Friendly | Result
• Friday, January 19, 2023
• Uganda 2-0 Kuwait

Uganda Cranes registered a 2-0 victory against Kuwait in the International Friendly game played at Cairo International Stadium, Cairo on Friday.

Ronald Ssekiganda and Alex Kitata scored the two goals as Uganda secured all the bragging rights in the trial game.

Ronald Ssekiganda fired Uganda ahead in the 10th minute to hand Paul Put’s troops an excellent start to the encounter.

From that point, Uganda held onto the lead, and the first stanza ended while they were still stuck in the driving seat.

With five minutes left on the clock, Kitata extended Uganda’s lead after spending three minutes on the field of play.

The team that was made up of only locally based players held the assignment with utmost confidence and attention as they saw off the Asian country.

This was Paul Put’s third game in charge since taking over the Uganda Cranes head coach role. Under the Belgian tactician, the team has lost once and won twice.

Uganda Starting XI: Tom Ikara (GK), Kenneth Semakula, Nicholas Mwere, Rogers Torach, Hudu Mulikyi, Ronald Ssekiganda, Ramz Kawooya, Laban Tibiita, Mohammad Shaban, Arafat Usama, Denis Omedi

BUL Football Club has announced the acquisition of forward Ibrahim Orit.

Orit has put pen to a two-year employment contract that will see him play for the club until 2026.

The announcement was made public today on Friday, January 19 via the club’s official website.

“BUL FC is delighted to confirm the signing of midfielder Ibrahim Orit from Arua Hill.” Partly reads the statement.

According to the website, Orit scored seven goals and made two assists in the three seasons while at Vipers.

While at Vipers, he helped the club win two Uganda Premier League and two Uganda Cups.

In his first interview with the club website, Orit revealed that BUL are a big side and he longs to be part of the success coming ahead.

“BUL is a good club with big ambitions as they have been fighting for the title for the last three seasons,” Orit was quoted by the website.

“The club has a good collection of talent, and if we blend well with what I bring to the table, we shall win trophies,” he added.

“As a winger, I will put in all I can and create several opportunities for the strikers to score more goals.”

Brief History

Orit began his football journey at Aloet Primary School in Soroti. He later switched to Oduwi FC, a fourth division club in 2013.

Just after a season, he joined Soroti Garage FC which transferred him to Junior Eagles in 2015. In 2016, he moved to Future Stars before he was scouted by Mbarara City.

After three seasons in Mbarara he moved to Vipers before he was released to join Arua Hill SC. 

• Practice Match
• Kuwait vs Uganda – 7 PM

The Uganda Cranes will lock horns with Kuwait in an International Friendly game that will be played at Cairo International Stadium in Egypt.

The Cranes’ 22-man squad in Egypt is made up of only local-based players who will have the assignment to upset the Kuwait side.

Uganda goes into this game with the upper hand since they are 44 places above Kuwait who are ranked 136^th according to FIFA.

In an interview with the Daily Monitor, Bright Stars forward Nelson Senkatuka revealed that Paul Put has made it clear that he wants them to play a certain way.

“He wants us to press high, to use the ball more and keep possession,” Senkatuka noted.

“The Coach will do well, we just have to trust the process and allow him to do his job,” he added.

The only time Uganda played Kuwait was back in 1989 Islamic Peace Cup and the game ended in a one-all draw.

The game will give a chance to the local-based players to prove Paul Put how good they are ahead of the World Cup Qualifiers and CHAN preparations that will be held later this year. 

Uganda Premier League side Vipers SC has confirmed the departure of Angolan midfielder cum defender Miguel Nzau Lutumba.

Nzau leaves the Kitende-based side after the expiration of his construct and the two partly hardly thought of renewing the marriage.

“Vipers SC can confirm defender-cum-midfielder Nzau Miguel Lutumba has left the club following the expiration of his contract” the statement partly reads.

Nzau leaves the club after helping the club to win the Uganda Premier League trophy as well as the Uganda Cup during the recent campaign.

According to the club’s website, Nzau played 15 games since making his debut in the Uganda Cup encounter as they took on Jinja North United.

Reports indicate that Vipers are in plans to offload more players who have not had a noticeable mark.

So far, Vipers has confirmed the acquisition of Moses Waiswa Ndhondi who recently was previously released by KCCA FC.

Uganda Premier League side has completed the signing of agile forward Musa Esenu in the ongoing transfer window.

Eseru joins the Jinja-based side on a two-year employment contract that will see him play for the club until 2026.

The development was made public via the official club website today Thursday, January 18, 2024.

“Speedy striker Musa Esenu returns to BUL FC on a two-year contract from Rayon Sport of Rwanda,” the statement partly reads.

Esenu returns to BUL, a club that he played for three years before seeking greener pastures in Rwanda for a semi-professional stint.

During his maiden interview with the club media team, Esenu revealed that he is glad to return to BUL, a place he calls home.

“I am so privileged to have this opportunity to return to the place I call home. I had offers elsewhere but I said no, I have to return home because I feel very happy here,” the website quoted Eseru.

“This is where I feel a sense of belonging and peace. I have a couple of colleagues here and it feels like family. BUL gave me the chance to play abroad yet I still had a running contract, so that is something I cannot forget,” he added.

“I have been keenly following the club ever since I left and the performance over the year has been impressive. So with the colleagues I have found here and with a collective effort from everyone at the club, I believe we shall be champions,” he concluded.

Esenu has previously played for Soana (currently Tooro United), KCCA FC, Vipers SC and Busoga United in the UPL.

He finds BUL enjoying the summit of the log with 33 points after playing 15 games, they will kickstart the second round against KCCA on Friday, February 9, 2024. 

FUFA Women Super League | Results

• Rines SS 2-1 She Maroons 
• Uganda Martyrs 1-0 Wakiso Hill 
• UCU Lady Cardinals 1-0 Makerere 
• Kawempe Muslim 3-0 Lady Doves

Kawempe Muslim secured a well-deserved 3-0 victory against Lady Doves in the FUFA Women Super League in the Valley on Wednesday evening.

Samalie Nakacwa, Mary Kabacurezi and Hadija Nandango Hadija were on target as Kawempe returned to winning ways.

Both sides kicked off with the right pace into the game but both backlines stood tall and firm to keep the scoreboard intact.

Nakacwa finally broke the deadlock in the 33^rd minute through a thrilling freekick, the hosts were knocking on the door and it finally opened.

Five minutes later, Kabacurezi extended the lead with a beauty that got the crowd on their feet in chants and jubilations.

Nandago nearly extended the lead from Jolly Kobusingye’s well-placed corner, but her attempt went wide of the frame.

After the break, Lady Doves returned a better side-pegging Kawempe’s backline that soaked the pressure and kept their goal area safe.

Agnes Nabukenya came close to netting the third in the 83rd minute directly from a corner, but Lady Doves’ custodian Rose Bamaniriza thwarted the challenge away.

In added time, Nandago sealed the emphatic victory for Kawempe with a left-footed strike, securing maximum points from the Valley Warriors.

The victory takes Kawempe to the top of the log with 18 points after playing eight games.

Uganda Premier League side BUL have announced the signing of defender Fredrick Ngalo.

Ngalo joins the oil manufacturers from neighbours Busoga United on a two-year employment contract.

The announcement was made on Tuesday, January 16 via the club’s official website and social media handles.

“Fredrick Ngalo has completed a permanent move to BUL FC from Busoga United, signing a two-year contract with the Eastern Giants,” the statement partly reads.

“The right-back cum central defender has been a regular in the Uganda Premier League and already boasts significant experience in the top flight,” it went on.

Ngalo has played for Busoga United for the last two and a half years. The defender reunites with his former gaffer Abbey Kikomeko.

He is a very hardworking defender who is strong with aerial duels and also comfortable starting play from the back.

In his maiden interview with the club media, he revealed that he is happy to join the club which will give him the perfect environment to improve his career.

“Every player admires being part of BUL FC. The team is organised, ambitious with good objectives, the coaches are top notch and the working experience is sheer super fine,” he was quoted by the website.

“As a player who wants to further my playing career and who wants to become a great player, this is the best team that I thought and believed I should be part of to reach higher heights,” he added.

“Therefore, I am excited because of the huge opportunity presented to join the biggest team in Uganda. I am so happy to be part of the BUL family. As a defender, I know the expectations are high but I will ensure I defend well so that we win the games,” he concluded.

BUL lie on top of the log with 33 points after playing 15 games in the first round. BUL will return to action on Friday, February 9 as they visit KCCA.

Uganda Premier League side Vipers SC has unveiled midfielder Moses Waiswa Ndhondhi.

Waiswa has put pen to a two-year employment contract that commits him to the club until 2026.

The deal was announced today, Tuesday, January 16 via the club’s official website.

“The silent lion returns, we are delighted to announce the return of Moses Waisww to the club” the post read.

“Uganda Premier League Champions, Vipers have fortified their midfield by securing the talent of Moses Waiswa Ndhondhi” the statement partly reads.

“A fan favourite, Waiswa has inked a two-year employment contract with the Venoms, extending his commitment to the club until 2026,” it adds.

Waiswa returns to the Kitende-based side after departing five years back as he moved to South Africa’s SuperSport United.

While at KCCA, he played 28 games and scored three goals.

Waiswa becomes the Vipers’ first acquisition under Livingstone Mbabazi’s reign as head coach.

Uganda Cranes head coach Paul Joseph Put has named a 22-man squad that will face Kuwait in a friendly game.

The squad has already flown out of the country to Cairo, Egypt, where the game will be played on Friday, January 19.

The squad comprises two goalkeepers, eight defenders, six midfielders and six forwards who will be fighting to make the starting eleven.

Initially, the summoned squad had 25 players before three were dropped to make the final squad.

Among the three players dropped are goalkeeper Joel Mutakubwa, midfielder Umar Lutalo and forward Milton Karisa.

The squad comprises mainly local players who seem to be preparing for the CHAN Tournament that will be played later in the year.

Uganda continues to build a side that will represent the country for a longer term in search of our lost glory.

Travelling Squad

Goalkeepers: Hannington Ssebwalunyo (Maroons FC) and Tom Ikara (BUL FC).

Defenders: Kenneth Semakula (SC Villa), Gavin Kizito Mugweri (SC Villa), Rashid Okocha (NEC FC), Patrick Bayiga (Maroons FC), Rogers Torach (Vipers SC), Livingstone Mulondo (Vipers SC), Nicholas Mweere (BUL FC), Hudu Mulikyi (URA FC).

Midfielders: Ronald Ssekiganda (SC Villa), Ashiraf Mugume (KCCA FC), Bright Anukani (Vipers SC), Ramz Kawooya (Express FC), Laban Tibiita (URA FC), Allan Oyirwoth (MYDA FC).

Forwards: Nelson Senkatuka (Soltilo Bright Stars FC), Alex Kitatta (BUL FC), Denis Omedi (Kitara FC), Usama Arafat Kiza (KCCA FC), Patrick Jonah Kakande (SC Villa), Muhammad Shaban (KCCA FC).