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Uganda Cup holders Vipers SC are set to kickstart their title defence against Lugazi Stars.

The draw for the 50th edition Uganda Cup round of 64 draw was held on Monday, January 15 at Sheraton Hotel in Kampala.

In the ongoing tournament, all Uganda Premier League and Big League sides will be the travelling sides as the lower clubs are given a chance to have their home crowds.

According to FUFA Competitions Director, Hajjati Nalule, the stronger teams are given a chance to travel so that they are tested well to meet the required muscle to compete at the CAF Confederation Cup.

“We want the seeded teams in pot A (UPL and Big League) teams to travel so that we prepare them for the larger expenditure budget while travelling on the continent,” she said.

“The minimum requirement for the hosts will be having a green stadium. At least that will not be excused,” she sent a strong warning.

As the defending champions make a short trip to Lugazi, BUL will be up against Simba FC, KCCA to lock horns with Admin while Express will have MYDA in their way.

All 32 games are scheduled to be played starting on Thursday, January 18 to Wednesday, January 31.

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FUFA Women’s Super League side Wakiso Hill Women Football Club has parted ways with gaffer Swaleh Kamya.

The hugely experienced gaffer has been at the helm of the club for the last four years recently guiding them to the top tier.

The development was made public today in a statement posted on the club’s official social handles.

“Wakiso Hill Women Football Club has today parted ways with Kamya Swaleh who has been the club’s head coach for the past four years,” partly reads the statement.

“Coach Kamya leaves an indelible mark at Wakiso Hill Women Football Club. His achievement in guiding the club back to the top-flight league will undoubtedly remain an iconic moment in the club’s history,” it went on.

According to the same statement, coach Mathew Lumu will take charge of the team on an interim basis ahead of the game against Uganda Martyrs Lubaga.

Reports indicate that Hamza Lutalo is in advanced talks with the club to take over the vacant role.

Wakiso Hill is ninth on the 10-team log with only five points after playing seven games.

Uganda Premier League side URA FC has entered a two-year partnership with Andy Mwesigwa Comprehensive High School in Wakiso.

The announcement was made public on Monday, January 15, 2024 via the club’s official website.

“In our ongoing pursuit of fostering talent for sustainable development, we have solidified a two-year partnership with Andy Mwesigwa Comprehensive High School,” reads the statement.

“The school is set to become our official Junior team, serving as a feeder to the senior team,” it went on.

The collaboration looks at both boys and girls’ teams, promoting gender and also creating a nursery bed for the growth of a women’s team.

The school is owned by former Uganda Cranes captain, Andy Mwesigwa who is thrilled to enter into a hopeful partnership with a big club like URA.

“I am optimistic about the success of this collaboration. My talented and disciplined players, in such a setup, will benefit both parties,” Mwesigwa revealed.

“It’s been a long year’s process, and I appreciate the club for welcoming us on board,” Mwesigwa expressed his gratitude to the Tax Collectors.

In the same breath, URA CEO Allan Munaaba believes the agreement is perfectly timed and aligns with the club’s plans towards achieving success.

“I’m glad we are aligning with our vision of nurturing talent for sustainable development, developing responsible citizens through education and sports, primarily football,” he said.

Uganda Premier League side, KCCA FC and Moses Waiswa have agreed to part ways with immediate effect.

Waiswa leaves the Lugogo-based side with six months left on his running contract that was supposed to come to an end in June 2024.

The development was brought to the public via the club’s official website on Thursday, January 11.

“KCCA and player Moses Waiswa Ndhondhi have toda Thursday 11, 2024, mutually parted ways with immediate effect,” partly reads.

According to the club website, Waiswa joined the Kasasiro Boys as a free agent in June 2022 and his two-year employment contract was meant to end in June 2024.

The reason for the contract is yet to be confirmed but the club wished him the best in the next endeavours.

The club has already called back midfielder Emmanuel Wasswa from the loan spell from Express Football Club.

Kitara FC put up a fair show in the first round of the 2023/24 Uganda Premier League campaign. The newly promoted side has so far gathered 29 points leaving them in third place.

To accumulate the 29 points, Kitara registered nine victories, made two draws and suffered four defeats in the 15 games played thus far.

With four points behind log leaders BUL, the Royals will feel pumped going into the second round of the ongoing campaign.

The former Mbarara City and UPDF gaffer anticipates a tough UPL second round and revealed that character will be vital to pick positive results.

“Everyone at the club knows the task at hand and we can not afford to repeat some mistakes we have done before,” Ssenyondo was quoted by Kitara’s official website.

“Mistakes cost us a lot, rather need to see a positive character, competitiveness and discipline from all of us. The second round is going to be tougher and teams are going to do their best in terms of reinforcement in the current window,” he added.

As the Royals gear up for the second round, Ssenyonjo further added that they ought to learn from their earlier faults and work their hearts out.

“Team chemistry is a work in progress, some departments have done well like our attack while creativity in the midfield has sometimes been limited among other things which we hope will come better as the season unfolds.”

Reports indicate that the Royals have already started their transfer business and have already acquired the services of defender Authur Kiggundu.

Kitara will kick start the second round with a trip to Bombo Barracks Grounds as they take on UPDF on Wednesday, February 7.

FUFA Women’s Super League side Kampala Queens has announced the acquisition of forward Anita Namata.

Namata joined Kampala Queens on a one-year employment contract switching camps from Kenya’s Vihiga Queens FC.

The development was brought to the public via an announcement made via the club’s official media platforms.

“Namata joins us from FKF Women Premier League side Vihiga Queens on a one-year contract deal,” the statement partly reads. Moses Magogo, the club president also added that the club has finally got its long-term target.

“Kampala Queens finally lands its long-term target. Let us welcome the new queen to the palace. Always admired her to be our player and here we are with a great replacement for those who left,” he posted.

In recent days, the Queens of Soccer have lost their stars such as Fazila Ikwaput, Margret Kunihira, Grace Aluka, and Resty Nanziri.

Namata brings vast experience to the Lugogo-based side having played at top-tier clubs like Kawempe Muslim, Uganda Martyrs, and She Corporate.

Uganda Premier League | Wednesday Fixtures

BUL FC ended 2023 on top of the Uganda Premier League and more good news came as they secured a thrilling 3-2 victory against the defending champions Vipers SC.

Thereafter they concluded the year with a narrow 1-0 victory against Busoga United. The oil manufacturers secured the Jinja Derby bragging rights thanks to Alex Kitata’s lonely goal.

However, another assignment awaits them as they visit Gaddafi FC in yet another Jinja Derby on Wednesday, January 3.

In the pre-match interview, BUL Head Coach Abby Bogere Kikomeko revealed that Jinja Derbies are always a big challenge but as a team they are up for it.

“Tomorrow [today] we are playing our second derby against Gaddafi FC. It has always been a tough team to play but played the first derby against Busoga and managed to win it,” he said.

“We shall do all it takes to see that we register maximum points from the game. I know they lost their previous game against Maroons so they will be seeking to bounce back. They will have the home advantage but we shall fight to pick something positive,” he added. 

BUL FC will miss hard-working midfielder Pascal Ngobi who is still out due to a long-term injury. The gaffer confirmed that all the other players are available for selection.

On the other side of the coin, Gaddafi comes into this game after falling to Maroons in a huge 5-0 loss. This marks three consecutive losses to Villa (1-0), Wakiso Giants (1-0) and recently the Prison Wardens.

The fixture is so crucial to both sides as BUL seeks to extend its lead on the log, Gaddafi will be fighting tooth and nail to end the poor run.

Last season, both games played between the two sides ended as draws (0-0 and 1-1). Gaddafi lies 13th on the log with 13 points after playing 13 games. 

Uganda Premier League | Tuesday Results

KCCA registered a 3-2 victory against URA in the Uganda Premier League at MTN Omondi Stadium in Lugogo on Tuesday.

Norman Namanya nodded the visitors into the lead in the fourth minute. Namanya brushed Godfrey Ssekibengo’s floated freekick into the back of the net as KCCA’s backline locked on.

Six minutes later, the Tax Collectors were knocking on the door once again but Ssekibengo’s low drive went just inches wide of the frame.

Halfway through the first stanza, KCCA got hold of the middle park and the visitors were surely living dangerously.

Rogers Omedwa made a stunning save to palm away Etienne Katenga’s delivery from the left flank. Abu Mayanja laid a well-weighed pass to Katenga but the assistant referee flagged him offside.

In the 37th minute, KCCA gaffer Abdallah Mubiru introduced Muhammad Shaban to replace Mayanja in the first change of the game.

Before the second stanza got underway, Saidi Mayanja replaced Cungulo Gui in KCCA’s second change. On the other hand, Denis Kisiriko came on for Bruno Bunyaga.

Herbert Achayi levelled matters in the 48th minute of the game. The roving left-back powerfully nodded home Usama Arafat’s corner kick to bring back the Kasasiro Boys into the game.

Viane Ssekajugo restored URA’s lead at the top of the hour. KCCA’s custodian Derrick Ochan palmed away Eric Ssenjobe’s freekick before Sekajugo tapped into an empty net.

Eight minutes later, Sekajugo nodded into his net to bring the game to level before Shaban gave KCCA the lead in the 72nd minute.

The victory takes KCCA to the ninth position with 19 points while URA are seventh with 20 points after playing 14 games.

KCCA will return to the green on Saturday, January 6 as they visit Wakiso Giants while URA will be hosting SC Villa a day later.

Uganda Premier League | Tuesday Results

Busoga United secured a narrow 2-1 victory against Kitara in the Uganda Premier League at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru on Tuesday.

Jeremy Matata and Emmanuel Ajo scored the two goals for Busoga United while Paul Mucureezi pulled one back for the visitors from the penalty spot.

George Senkaaba missed a glorious chance to give the visitors an early chance in the second minute. His chilly effort was palmed away by Micheal Lutaya after a mix-up in Busoga’s backline.

Jeremy Matata gave the hosts the lead in the 15th minute. The forward slotted the ball past Kitara’s on-running custodian Chrispus Kusiima after being set up by Emmanuel Ajo.

Eight minutes later, Matata nearly doubled the lead but Kitara’s defender Jasper Aheebwa cleared the ball off the line as it nearly went in.

Before half the hour mark, Senkaaba nearly levelled matters through a volley but Lutaya palmed the effort away.

Mucureezi finally levelled matters in the 67th minute. The forward sent Lutaya the wrong way as converted from the 12-yard mark. Kitara were awarded a penalty after they went off Isaac Isinde’s hand.

But Busoga had a quick response, reclaiming their lead after five minutes through Ajo. It was a clinical finish from the forward who turned Ibrahim Magandazi before he struck the ball into the roof of the net.

While Kitara thought they had found the equaliser through Aheebwa, the assistant referee overturned it citing that the defender was in the offside position.

Kitara remained second on the log with 26 points while Busoga rose to the 12th position with 15 points from 14 games.

The Royals return to action on Friday, January 5 as they host Bright Stars while Busoga United will be on the road to play Vipers SC on Sunday, January 7.

Uganda Premier League | Tuesday Results

SC Villa secured a well-deserved 3-0 victory against 10-man UPDF in the Uganda Premier League at Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku on Tuesday.

UPDF were reduced to 10 men after goalkeeper Yusuf Wasswa was sent off for holding the ball outside his area in the 16th minute.

Six minutes later the hosts nearly took the lead through Abas Kyeyune who guided the ball past the custodian but missed the target by inches. 

Patrick Kakande finally broke the deadlock in the 26th minute. The forward converted from the penalty spot after Bright Vuni handled the ball in the dangerous area.

Hakim Kiwanuka doubled the hosts’ lead in the 32nd minute. The forward’s powerful effort was deflected into the back of the net by UPDF custodian, Jimmy Okidi.

The second-half start was delayed as the officials asked the stadium management to re-mark the pitch after the rain had washed away the lines.

Kakande extended the Villa’s lead to 3-0 up. The pacy forward was calm and lethal enough to take away Charles Lwanga’s delivery in the 47th minute.

The hosts had several chances to extend the lead on the day but lady luck was not on their side.

The victory lifted Villa to the third position with 25 points while UPDF are 15th on the log with only nine points after 14 games.

Villa will be on the road to play URA at Metha Stadium in Lugazi on Sunday, January 7 while the Army Side will visit Maroons on Friday.