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Uganda Premier League | Results

KCCA registered a narrow 2-1 victory against UPDF in the Uganda Premier League at Bombo Barracks Grounds in Luwero on Thursday.

It was the second away victory for KCCA in the 2023/24 UPL campaign while it was also the first time the club won thrice on the bounce.

Abdallah Mubiru’s troops went into the game motivated after beating SC Villa 2-1 in the Kampala Derby at Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.

KCCA nearly secured an early lead as Muhammad Shaban nodded wide in the third minute. Ettiene Katenga was fouled at the edge of the box. Gui Cungulo whipped in the cross but Shaban’s attempt came close.

Ashraf Mugume fired Kasasiro Boys in the lead in 20 minutes. Joel Sserunjogi set up Mugume to place the visitors ahead in Bombo.

Faridi Rashidi levelled matters for the Army side after being set up by Ezekiel Katende in the 55th minute.

Filbert Obenchan restored KCCA’s lead with a 30-yard long-range effort at the top of the hour. It was such a beautiful effort to put the Kasasiro Boys ahead of UPDF.

Three minutes later, Aggrey Kirya was sent off after receiving the second yellow card.

The victory moved KCCA to the eighth position with 16 points while UPDF is 15th with nine points after playing 13 games.

Up next, KCCA will host URA FC at the MTN Omondi Stadium on Tuesday, January 2 while UPDF will visit SC Villa on the same day.

Uganda Premier League | Results

BUL FC edge Busoga United 1-0 in the Uganda Premier League game played at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru on Thursday evening.

The victory ensured that they created a six-point gap at top of the log ahead of Kitara who are second with 26 points.

Alex Kitata failed to node home a free header in the fourth minute after connecting well with Ibrahim Mugulusi’s we’ll curled corner kick.

Six minutes later, Nicholas Mwere’s long-range effort rattled off the crossbar as the hosts kept knocking in search of an opener.

Kitata finally drew first blood in the Jinja Derby after 30 minutes. The forward jumped highest to direct Mugulusi’s corner into the back of the net as Busoga United’s backline looked on.

Four minutes into the second stanza, Busoga crafted some neat passes in BUL’s box area but Moses Logono’s final effort went wide of the frame narrowly.

At the top of the hour, BUL’s custodian Tom Ikara made a stunning save to keep out Emmanuel Ajo’s powerful low drive.

The visitors created several chances in the second half but were not lethal enough to pick a point from Njeru.

BUL cemented their place on top of the log with 32 points while Busoga United are 14th with 12 points after playing 13 games.

Uganda Premier League | Results

Kitara FC registered a well-deserved 7-1 victory against Arua Hill SC in the Uganda Premier League at Masindi Stadium on Thursday.

George Ssenkaaba (brace), Denis Omedi, Jude Ssemugabi, Kipper Luwalo, Frank Tumwesigye, Living Kabon were on target for the hosts while Arua Hill’s consolation came from Gadafi Wahab.

Ssenkaba opened the floodlights in the 16th minute with a powerful header off Ramathan Dudu’s we’ll delivered cross into the area.

Twenty minutes later Ssenkaaba doubled the hosts’ lead. Arua Hill custodian Yusuf Mafabi saved Ssemugabi’s early attempt before the forward easily picked the remains to tap into an empty net.

The scoring party was extended by Omedi with five minutes to play in the first stanza. The forward was picked through a well-threaded pass that was placed inside the left goal post.

Ssemugabi finally got his name onto the score sheet five minutes into the second half. The forward nodded into an empty net as Dudu’s delivery went past Arua Hill’s flat-footed backline.

At the top of the hour, Luwalo guided a long-range effort into the back of the net after kissing the goalpost.

Gaddafi Wahab pulled back one for Arua Hill from a direct freekick in the 71st minute. It was a moment of compassion as the home crowd applauded the hard work of the eight men.

Six minutes later, Tumwesigye restored Kitara’s five-goal lead with a spectacular one touch onto Brian Aheebwa’s delivery.

Aheebwa’s bicycle attempt was saved by goalkeeper Mafabi but Kabon was in the right place to convert the remains.

Kitara move second on the log with 26 points while Arua Hill remains bottom of the log with five points gathered from 13 games played.

FUFA Women Super League side Kampala Queens has appointed Ayiekoh Lukula as their new head coach.

The development was confirmed by the club through a statement released on Thursday, December 28.

“Kampala Queens have appointed Lukula as the new head coach of the club,” the statement partly reads.

Lukula has taken over the role replacing Charles ‘Kadidi’ Ssenyange who was relieved from office recently.

Lukula has been appointed on a two-year employment contract that will see him as head coach of the Queens of Soccer until 2025.

Lukula steps in with a great team. He will be deputized by Ali Zzinda and Tonny Mawejje while John Bosco Kassozi comes as the statistician. Juma Sekiziyivu and Waidah Abdul Ghan join the technical team as a fitness trainer and kits manager respectively.

In 2022, Ayiekoh guided Simba Queens to the semifinals of the CAF Women’s Champions League in the tournament played in Morocco.

Kampala Queens return to action on Wednesday, January 3 as they host Kawempe Muslim at MTN Omondi Stadium in Lugogo.

Uganda Premier League | Fixtures

The city of Masindi will be buzzing as Kitara FC host Arua Hill in the Uganda Premier League on Matchday 13 of the ongoing campaign.

The Royals come into the game with 23 points and a victory will take them two points above second-placed Vipers SC.

On the other hand, Arua Hill SC will be seeking its second victory of the campaign as it seeks to put an end to a sorrowful run.

However, Kitara head coach Brian Ssenondo detects that the game will be tough since Arua Hill is fighting to turn around its sorrowful state.

“It will be a tough encounter since we play against a side that is fighting for survival,” he said.

“They will do all it takes to collect some points before the first round is concluded so that they improve on their chances of staying in the top tier,” he added.

“We shall try to put out what we can so that we handle the challenge well. We have to win because these are the games we need to take away.”

“I know the boys will put in the needed performance to secure a victory. We have tried to prepare the team and am positive going into the clash.”

Kitara will be boosted by the return of Frank ‘Zaga’ Tumwesigye who missed the previous encounter due to an injury.

It will be the first time the two sides meet in UPL.

Uganda Premier League | Fixtures

KCCA FC will be on the road to seek a second victory away from home in the 2023/24 Uganda Premier League campaign.

The Kasasiro Boys will lock horns with UPDF at Bombo Barracks Grounds in Luwero on Thursday.

During the pre-match interview, KCCA head coach Abdallah Mubiru remained cool noting they will take a game after another.

“We are proud and happy, but we are still focused on having a game-by-game progression,” he noted.

“We only mind about the performance for the next game, on performing better than the previous games, and slowly we shall get there,” he added.

The Lugogo-based side had a slow start to the campaign but the 2-1 victory against rivals SC Villa took them out of the relegation zone.

Mubiru is still bothered by conceding easy goals something he thinks can be captured as soon as possible.

“It is not just a concern of the defensive line, but an assignment of the entire team. We are concerned and will do all it takes to rectify.”

The two sides have previously met 12 times in the UPL. KCCA has picked up to eight victories from the fixture while UPDF has won one, they have shared spoils on three occasions.

Uganda Premier League side URA FC opens up on why they will not be taking part in the 2024 Mapinduzi Tournament.

According to the club’s official website, the club failed to make it to the prestigious tournament due to FUFA’s tough conditions extended to URA.

The development was confirmed on Wednesday, December 27 as the club will now concentrate on the local engagements within the borders.

“URA will not take part in the 2024 Mapinduzi tournament scheduled between December 28 to January 13, 2024, in Zarzinbar,” the statement reads

“The letter from FUFA subjected URA to conditions agreed upon by FUFA and UPL. All URA FC SUPL fixtures must continue uninterrupted. URA commits to abide by the aforementioned condition in writing,” it added.

Yet the Tax Collectors are supported to play against Mbarara City on Friday, December 29 before the take on KCCA FC on Tuesday, January 2 and they will conclude the first round against SC Villa on Sunday, January 7.

URA previously won the Mapinduzi Cup in 2016 after beating Tanzania’s Mtibwa Sugar 3-1 in the finale.

Uganda Premier League side Vipers Sports Club has parted ways with Brazilian coach Martins Leonard Neiva.

The development was confirmed through a statement released by Vipers on Sunday, December 23, 2023.

“Vipers Sports Club informs its stakeholders and the general public that it has by mutual consent ended its contractual relationship with Mr. Leonard Martins Neiva (Head Coach) effective today,” the statement reads.

“Vipers would like to thank Neiva for his services during his stay with the Venoms family and wishes him the best in his career development.”

The club has not confirmed what will happen to the rest of the technical team after the departure of Neiva.

The development comes in shortly after the Kitende-based side lost 3-2 to BUL FC. The loss ended Vipers’s two-year unbeaten run.

It should be noted Neiva had spent only five months after replacing Alex Isabirye who recently joined Express FC.

Vipers return to action on Saturday, December 30, 2023, as they take on Express FC at Mutessa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.

FUFA Women Super defending champions Kampala Queens have reportedly appointed Charles Ayeikoh Lukula as their new head coach.

According to several media reports, the tactician has already agreed on terms with the Queens of Socce to replace Charles Ssenyannge who was relieved of his duties on Saturday.

Meanwhile, Tonny Mawejje (Assistant Coach), Mutebi Ronald (Team doctor) and Cissy Nakiguba (Camp Administrator) maintained their positions at the club.

Ayeikoh will also work with Mubarak Kiberu as the new goalkeeping coach.

Ayeikoh has massive experience in women’s football coaching having guided She Corporate to finish second in the CAF Women’s Champions League Zonal Qualifiers and later, he also helped Simba Queens to reach the semifinals of CAF Women’s Champions League Morocco.

Ayeikoh is the assistant of the Uganda Women’s Football National team Crested Cranes

This season, Kampala Queens have played four games, winning three and drawing once and sits on the top of the table with 10 points.

Uganda Premier League | Results

Wakiso Giants registered a 1-0 victory against Gaddafi in the Uganda Premier League at Gaddafi Arena, Jinja on Saturday.

Hassan Ssenyonjo scored the only but all-important goal that gave the Purple Sharks maximum points.

Titus Ssematimba’s effort bounced off the frame. It was a quick counterattack from the visitors but the midfielder’s attempt failed to get on target.

Frank Mulimi forced Wakiso Giants custodian Bashir Ssekagya into a full-stretch save. The long-range effort had the right power and found the target but the goalkeeper kept his side in the game.

The first half ended goalless after either side failed to take away their chances.

Ssenyonjo finally broke the deadlock in the 49th minute. The midfielder guided the ball past a forest of legs after being set up by Ssematimba.

At the top of the hour, Kenneth Kimera thought he had doubled the visitors’ lead after chipping the ball past goalkeeper Andrew Ssekandi but the effort bounced off the upright.

Ronald Bithum came close to restoring parity for the hosts but his powerful effort skied above the frame in the game’s last chance.

Wakiso Giants and Gaddafi are levelled at 13 points but 13th and 12th on the 16-team log.

Wakiso Giants will return to action on Saturday, December 30 as they host SC Villa while Gaddafi will take on Maroons two days later.