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In a bid to combat the rising issue of teenage pregnancies among youths engrossed in social media and modern distractions, the kingdom of Ker-Alur and MTN Uganda have strategically turned to sporting events.

The telecommunication giants and the Kingdom aim to utilize the inter-county cultural football tournaments as a platform to unite young minds and impart essential messages on good moral and cultural practices.

The 6th edition of the inter-county football tournament in Ker-Alur kicked off on November 15, 2023 with teams fiercely competing for not just the title but also to spread awareness on crucial issues.

The latest showdown witnessed Okoro County triumphing over Jonam County in a tight match, securing their spot in the final against Padyere County slated for November 30, 2023.

Despite travelling from Pakwach district, Jonam County faced disappointment due to subpar performances from their players, allowing Okoro County to stage a comeback in the 2-1 win.

Jonam’s coach, Mr. Ibrahim Fadhil pointed out defensive lapses that cost them the game.

“We had all the expectations to win the game but due to the weakness of our defenders to defend the only goal we scored in the first half, we were denied by the host who became aggressive and won the match.”

Meanwhile, Okoro County coach, Kevin Wanok remains confident in his team’s ability to reclaim the trophy. Despite a 4-0 setback against Padyere County in the opening match, Wanok believes his team has regrouped and is poised to emerge as champions in the 6th edition of the Ker-Alur sports spectacle.

“I’m so optimistic that my team will be crowned champions for the 6th sport edition of Ker–Alur,” Wanok said.

Prime Minister Opar Angala emphasized the transformative power of sports, stating that it is through such events that messages capable of reshaping the lives of the youth can be effectively delivered.

The final of the inter-county football tournament is set to be graced by Royal Majesty Phillips Olarker Rauni III at the Luo Ground, with MTN officials, the primary sponsors of the event, in attendance.

Opar ensures that all participants in the tournament will be duly recognized and awarded prizes at Luo ground, concluding the 6th edition of the inter-county Alur cultural football tournaments.

Table standing for Inter-county Ker-Alur football tournaments

CountyMatch playedDrawLostWinpoints
Padyere21014
Okoro20113
Jonam2110-1

BUL FC continued with their dominance in the ongoing 2023/24 Uganda Premier League with yet another win at home.

Alex Kitata was on target twice BUL registered a 2-0 victory against Kitara in a game played at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru on Sunday.

Kitata opened the scoring in the seventh minute. Kitata slid perfectly to tap home Nicholas Mwere’s powerfully whipped-in cross from the left flank.

Moments later Kitara suffered a big blow as Crispus Kusiima was stretched off the field of play due to an injury and Farouk Yawe replaced the custodian.

Kitata doubled BUL’s lead in the 19th minute with a tap-in from close range as Yawe palmed Mwere’s shot into play.

The visitors tried to bounce back into the game but BUL’s backline stood firm and tall keeping their dangerous area safe and out of danger.

Due to a heavy downpour, the referee George Olemu judged that the pitch was unplayable thus delaying the restart of the game after the long break.

BUL was reduced to 10 men after Ibrahim Kazindula was shown a red card with 15 minutes to play.

Denis Omedi pulled back one for the visitors in the 80th minute but it was not enough to get Kitara even a single point.

The victory takes BUL to 21 points on the summit of the log while Kitara remains at 16 points in the third position.

BUL will return to action on Friday, December 1 as they visit Wakiso Giants while Kitara will host NEC FC a day later.

Matchday eight of the Uganda Premier League is set to climax with a very entertaining clash.

BUL FC and Kitara FC will lock horns in a highly anticipated game at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru on Sunday.

The two sides kicked off the season in high spirit registering five straight wins and forcing many into the discussion of can any of the sides go all the way to fix it.

BUL assistant coach said they have prepared well and it’s only time for them to unleash their set game plan.

“We have done our preparations well every player is in good condition. We are ready for the battle because we have prepared the players technically, tactically and mentally,”

“We are aware of Kitara who are third on the table and behind us by two points. So we have to make sure we win the game and cement our position,” added.

Team News

Midfielder Pascal Ngobi is still out nursing a long-term injury while team captain George Kasonko will be taking part in the game due to the accumulation of bookings.

For Kitara, Benjamin Nyakoojo is still absent due to his long-term injury.

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Uganda Premier League | Saturday Results

Even with a man less, Mbarara City shared spoils with SC Villa in a barren draw in the Uganda Premier League at Kakyeka Stadium, Mbarara on Friday.

Due to an early downpour, the ground was unplayable but the two teams struggled all through the 90 minutes.

The hosts finished a man less after defender Bakali Magumba was sent off the field of play in the 71st minute. Magumba was shown a red card after lifting his boot onto Hakim Kiwanuka’s head in a life-threatening tackle.

The game witnessed a few chances as both sides struggled to create more than five passes on the soggy ground.

After 90 minutes of the highly contested duel, both sides only picked a point from the game on the day.

In the eight games played by Mbarara City in the ongoing campaign, five are draws.

Mbarara City are now 11th with eight points while SC Villa are 10th with nine points having played a game less.

Mbarara City returns to action on Thursday, November 30 while SC Villa hosts Busoga United on Sunday, December 3.

Uganda Premier League | Friday Results

Busoga United edged KCCA FC 2-1 in the Uganda Premier League at FUFA Technical Center, Njeru on Friday.

The heavy downpour delayed the kickoff of the game as the pitch was flooded and each half was played for 40 minutes thereafter.

The Kakasasiro were largely the better side on the day but were not clinical enough thus punished on the day.

KCCA nearly found the opener after Etienne Katenga whipped in a cross but Usama Arafat’s effort rattled off the crossbar in the 10th minute.

Dominic Ayella opened the scoring in the 27th minute after a well-curled effort at the far post to beat Busoga United goalkeeper Micheal Lutaya.

Five minutes later, Ronald Kasamba levelled matters from close range. The forward was set up by Ibrahim Kayiwa who nodded into the area without any contention.

Once again, KCCA gave away a cheap goal due to poor defence as they gave Kayiwa a lot of room to nod into the area.

In the second half, Usama Arafat came close thrice but his powerful efforts never found the target.

Before the full-time whistle, Emmanuel Ajo’s good run paid off perfectly giving Busoga United the hard-earned three points.

The victory takes Busoga United to 10 points in the ninth position while KCCA FC is 15th with four points.

KCCA FC returns to action on Friday, December 1 as they host Gaddafi while Busoga United visits SC Villa two days later.

Uganda Premier League | Friday Results

Arua Hill SC registered a 2-0 victory against UPDF in the Uganda Premier League at Paridi Stadium in Adjumani on Friday.

Gaddafi Wahab and Rashid Kawawa were on target as the Kongolo registered their maiden victory of the 2023/24 season.

Coming off a 3-0 loss to SC Villa, the Kongolo showed character and determination as they put two past the Army side to give their home crowd a reason to be happy.

The fans and well wishes of the club hope that the win will create confidence and belief in the team that has previously registered poor results.

Kawawa opened the scoring for the hosts in the 23rd minute eventually giving Arua Hill the edge going into the break.

Gadhafi doubled Arua Hill’s lead in the 68th minute which eventually was the winning goal of the game.

Even after the victory, Arua Hill still sits on the bottom of the log with four points while UPDF is 11th on the 16-team log with eight points in eight games.

Next on the menu, Arua Hil SC will visit Bright Stars on Thursday, November 30 while UPDF will host Vipers on the same day.

Gaddafi FC shared spoils with Bright Stars in two all-draw on matchday eight of the Uganda Premier League on Thursday evening.

In the game played at Gaddafi Arena, the two sides played to an entertaining stalemate that kept fans nail-biting to the swift change of proceedings.

Each side got a chance to lead the game but could not hold on for so long thus picking just a point after 90 minutes.

Benson Muhindo gave Gaddafi the lead in the 27th minute which eventually turned out to be the only goal scored in the first half.

Shafik Kakande restored parity for the visitors with a low powerful shot thanks to Nelson Senkatuka’s delivery from the right flank two minutes after the break.

Senkatuka found himself in the right position to node home past Gaddafi’s goalkeeper Andrew Ssekandi from close range in the 51st minute.

Bright Stars’ hardly lasted for long and Gaddafi levelled matters through fans’ darling Steven Muguchi.

Yasin Mugume guided the ball into the net in the 87th minute but the assistant referee flagged it offside.

After picking a point, Bright Stars are 12th on the log with seven points while Gaddafi is seventh with 10 points after playing the right games into the campaign.

Gaddafi will return to action as they visit KCCA FC on Friday, December 1 while will host Arua Hill a day earlier.

Uganda Premier League | Results
Friday, November 24, 2023

KCCA FC head coach Abdallah Mubiru has called upon his troops to show the much-needed urge and determination ahead of the clash against Busoga United.

The two sides meet in the Uganda Premier League at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru on Friday.

The Kasasiro Boys come in this game off a huge 3-1 victory against bitter rivals Vipers SC.

In the prematch conference, Mubiru asked his troops to bring the same character that was exhibited during their clash against Vipers.

“We want to build on the character and determination that the boys expressed in the victory against Vipers,” he said.

“Busoga United will be a tricky opponent but we have had enough time and prepared well to encounter them with the much-needed attitude,” he added.

The newly appointed gaffer revealed that their plan is to express themselves but also have fun while with the ball.

“The aim is to play, express ourselves, have fun with the ball and I encourage them to do it as often as possible and let’s see if we can adapt to playing the KCCA way.

“I don’t want to predict what will happen at the end of the season but the approach is to go game by game and we see what we can achieve by the end of the campaign,” he concluded.

KCCA are 15th on the log with four points while Busoga United are 13th with seven games into the 2023/24 campaign.

Ten-man Vipers SC beat URA FC 2-0 in Uganda Premier League at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende on Thursday.

Erick Kenzo Kambale opened his account at the Kitende-based side with a low hard shot beating Denis Omedi in the ninth minute.

Ten minutes later, Vipers nearly doubled through Mohammed Salem Ekbad but Omedi palmed the ball out for a corner kick.

Karim Watambala survived a nasty injury after clashing with James Begisa into the touchline card but the midfielder landed in a safer place.

Abdul Lumala doubled the hosts’ lead eight minutes into the second half after intercepting Najib Fesali’s loose back pass.

Moments later Otim made a triple save denying Kambale from close range after another blander in URA’s backline.

David Obua introduced Hudu Mulikyi for Ibrahim Wamannah and URA greatly changed its game by committing more bodies upfront.

With 12 minutes to play, Isa Mubiru was shown a red card as Vipers were reduced to ten men.

The victory takes Vipers to the second position on the log with 17 points while URA FC are eighth with 10 points after playing eight games.

Next on the menu, Vipers will visit UPDF on Thursday, November 30 while the Tax Collectors will play Express a day later.

Police Football Club edged Blacks Power 3-2 in a FUFA Big League clash played at Kavumba Recreational Ground, Wakiso on Wednesday.

Isaac Ogwang was the hero as Police equalised late and also managed to snatch the win against Blacks Power in the dying minutes.

It was such an entertaining game and close contest where the winner of the five-goal thriller was confirmed in stoppage time.

Daniel Otim placed the visitors in the lead after converting from the 12-yard mark in the eighth minute.

Daniel Jakony restored parity for Police after nodding home from close range at the stroke of halftime.

Paul Musamali’s powerful header restored Blacks Power’s lead in the 73rd minute putting the table leaders in a very hard place.

Herman Wasswa was tripped in the dangerous area and Police were awarded a penalty with five minutes to play. Ogwang stepped up and made no mistake from the penalty spot to bring the game to level once again.

Ogwang took matters into his hands as he scored a belter from long range beating Blacks Power’s goalkeeper who had moved off the goalline and it was maximum points for the hosts.

The victory cements Police’s top position on the log with 22 points from 19 games while Blacks Power are in the second position with 17 points.