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Vipers SC takes on URA Football Club in a highly anticipated Uganda Premier League clash at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende on Friday.

The game is expected to give the football fraternity a perfect treat after a while of no action due to the international break.

Both teams with miss some of their key players who have been previously engaged with Uganda Cranes who recently played in World Cup Qualifiers.

Vipers could be without Yunus Sentamu, Bright Anukani, Milton Karisa, Rogers Torach and goalkeeper Jack Komakech.

While URA will also miss the presence of defender Hudu Mulikyi who is a great pillar in their backline.

URA head coach David Obua is confident ahead of the game and says the team has had a good preparation.

“We have tried to prepare well although not entirely with all boys since some were with the national team and some with their Provinces in the FUFA Drum,” he said.

“However we are ready and know what lies ahead. The target is to go win three points and we have no excuse,” he added.

Head to Head

In the last 22 meetings, URA has won seven games, Vipers has won six and they have shared spoils on nine ocassions.

The U18 National Team head coach Morley Byekwaso has named a travelling squad that will represent the country in the CECAFA U18 Boys Championship in Kenya.

The development was confirmed via FUFA’s official website on Tuesday, November 22.

The tournament is slated for Saturday, November 25 to Friday, December 8.

After naming the final squad, Byekwaso said the team had prepared well emphasising both physical and mental conditioning.

“The final squad is made up of 23 talented and hardworking players who will represent the country very well,” he stated.

“We need to work extra hard to make it out of through the group that has Zanzibar (U15 Boys Champions), Tanzania and South Sudan,” he added.

The squad is made up of three custodians, seven defenders, eight midfielders and five forwards. 

Final Travelling Squad

Goalkeepers: Magada Abdu (Gaddafi FC), Etuta Bieven Siraje (Vipers SC JT), Nsubuga Chris Ronald (Amus FC)

Defenders: Ssonko Ssembatya Hafidhu (Prosper SA), Kaye Ronald (NEC FC), Wandera Hakim (Prosper SA), Abalirya Peter (Kibuli SS), Anguti Amagu Louis (Lugazi FC), Mukisa Simon (SC Villa), Namaisi Stephen (Kataka FC),

Midfielders: Katongole Frank (Vipers SC), Kisolo John Innocent (St. Henry’s College Kitovu), Batiibwe Charles Okello (SC Villa), Karungi Abusaid (Gaddafi FC), Mutyaba Travis (Dynamo Tbilisi Georgia), Mutebi Hakim (SC Villa), Mpasa Swabir (BUL FC JT), Ssekajugo Elvis (Royal Giants High School), 

Forwards: Kyeyune Abasi (SC Villa), Okello Richard (BUL FC JT), Yiga Alex (KCCA FC), Mayanja Abubaker (KCCA FC), Kisiriko Dennis (URA FC).

The Uganda Women’s National Team, Crested Cranes, will play two friendly games against Morocco in December.

FUFA confirmed the development via its official website on Tuesday, November 21, 2023.

“The Crested Cranes will have two friendly games against Morocco in the upcoming international break,” the statement partly read.

Crested Cranes will take on Morocco on Friday, December 1 at Le Mardi Stadium, Casablanca before the second game is played on Tuesday, December 5 at Stade Moulay El Hassan in Rabat.

In the same spirit, Crested Cranes head coach Sheryl Botes has summoned a provisional squad of 31 players.

The summoned players are set to enter camp at Cranes Paradise Hotel in Kisasi on Thursday, November 23.

Provisional Squad

Goalkeepers: Daisy Nakaziro (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Hadijah Nalongo (UCU Lady Cardinals FC, Uganda), Gloria Namakula (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Proscovia Adongo (She Maroons FC, Uganda)

Defenders: Shadia Nankya (UCU Lady Cardinals FC, Uganda), Bridget Nabisaalu (UCU Lady Cardinals FC, Uganda), Desire Katisi Natooro (Asubo Ladies FC, Uganda), Jolly Kobusinge (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC, Uganda), Shakirah Nankwanga (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC, Uganda), Justine Najjuko Kizza (She Maroons FC, Uganda), Samalie Nakacwa (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Asia Nakibuuka (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Dorcus Lwalisa (Olila High School WFC, Uganda)

Midfielders: Phiona Nabbumba (Boldklubben AF 1893, Denmark), Joan Nabirye (FK Minsk, Belarus), Sarah Nakuya (Asubo Ladies FC, Uganda), Jackline Adong (She Maroons FC, Uganda), Zaitun Namaganda (Wakiso Hill WFC, Uganda), Viola Nambi (Pomigliano C.F., Italy), Rhoda Nanziri (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC, Uganda), Elizabeth Nakigozi (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Lillian Mutuuzo (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda)

Forwards: Fazila Ikwaput (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Fauzia Najjemba ( ZFK Dynamo Moscow, Russia), Catherine Nagadya (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Zaina Nandede (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Amina Nababi (Rines SS WFC, Uganda), Barbara Adweru (She Corporate FC, Uganda), Joanitah Ainembabazi (Simba Queens FC, Tanzania), Lillian Kasuubo (She Maroons FC, Uganda), Kamiyati Naigaga (Asubo Ladies FC, Uganda)

Uganda Cranes finally got off the mark with the first win of the ongoing 2026 Fifa World Cup Qualifiers.

Rogers Mato’s early strike was the difference as the Cranes edged 10-man Somalia in a game played at Berkane Municipal Stadium on Tuesday.

Somalia had a chance to score in the second minute but Faisal Sadiq’s delivery went narrowly wide. 

Mato finished off a superb counterattack to give Uganda a lead in the fourth minute. Travis Mutyaba released Elvis Bwomono on the right flank who delivered a cross that was controlled by Allan Oyirwoth before setting up Mato.

Mato found himself in the right position to node home and also double Uganda’s lead but his diving header went far from the target. 

Oyirwoth tried a long-range effort from distance but couldn’t find the target by a few inches in the 25th minute. 

With five minutes to play, Mutyaba went through a forest of bodies but his effort using outside the boot went narrowly wide.

Mato remained with a goalkeeper to beat but Mustafa pulled off a stunning save.

In the final minute of the first half, defender Muhammad was dismissed after a rough challenge on Mato, leaving Somalia with only ten men.

Five minutes after restart, Bayo was denied by Mustafa after trying to connect with Mtyaba’s cutback at the near post.

Bobosi Byaruhanga and Umar Lutalo were introduced in the 67th minute to replace Khalid Aucho and Oyirwoth respectively.

In the last minutes of the game, Mato and Mutyaba were tripped in the box but the centre referee waved play-on.

In the 87th minute, Denis Omedi replaced Fahad Bayo to introduce fresh legs upfront.

After playing the 90 minutes, Uganda went away with maximum points in the Crane’s first win under Paul Put.

Uganda Cranes XI: Isma Watenga (GK), Elvis Bwomono, Bevis Mugabi, Halid Lwaliwa, Aziizi Kayondo, Kenneth Ssemakula, Khalid Aucho (C) (Bobosi Byaruhanga), Allan Oyirwoth (Umar Lutalo), Rogers Mato, Fahad Bayo (Denis Omdei), Travis Mutyaba

Uganda Cranes have their heads in front at halftime of the 2016 Fifa World Qualifier match against Somalia.

Rogers Mato finished off a superb counterattack to give Uganda the lead in the fourth minute of the match being played at Berkane Municipal Stadium.

Somalia lost the ball near Uganda’s box and Travis Mutyaba initiated the attack playing Elvis Bomono who whipped in a cross that youngster Oyirwoth controlled and set up Mato for the openner.

The Cranes had two bookings with Aziizi Kayondo and Kenneth Ssemakula was booked for a reckless challenge.

The Cranes were lively throughout the half with Mutyaba coming close in the 42nd minute after slicing through Somalia’s defense while Oyirwoth had a shot fly over the bar earlier.

Mato missed a one-on-one trying to round the goalkeeper with two minutes to halftime.

Somalia were reduced to ten with Abdi Mohamed given marching orders for the second bookable office at the stroke of halftime.

Uganda Cranes XI: Isma Watenga (GK), Elvis Bwomono, Bevis Mugabi, Halid Lwaliwa, Aziizi Kayondo, Kenneth Ssemakula, Khalid Aucho (C), Allan Oyirwoth, Rogers Mato, Fahad Bayo, Travis Mutyaba

Rising star Allan Oyirwoth has been handed his Uganda Cranes debut as the team takes on Somalia this afternoon in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.

Oyirwoth is among the three changes that have been made for the match that will be played at the Berkane Municipal Stadium.

Isma Watenga starts in goal ahead of Jamal Salim, Elvis Bomono comes in at right back while Kenneth Ssemukula is moved into midfield in the place of Bobosi Byaruhanga to join skipper Khalid Aucho

Fahad Bayo, Rogers Mato and Travis Mutyaba maintain their places up front while Bevis Mugabi and Halid Lwaliwa will again pair up in the center of defense.

Uganda Cranes XI: Isma Watenga (GK), Elvis Bwomono, Bevis Mugabi, Halid Lwaliwa, Aziizi Kayondo, Kenneth Ssemakula, Khalid Aucho (C), Allan Oyirwoth, Rogers Mato, Fahad Bayo, Travis Mutyaba

Lugazi FC and Kyetume FC played to a one-all draw in the Uganda Big League clash at Lugazi Stadium on Monday evening.

It was a physical encounter and the 1-1 scoreline explains perfectly how close it was without either side taking full control of the game.

Experienced defender Savio Kabugo returned to the starting eleven after missing the clash where the Leaders played Kiyinda Boys in Mityana.

An own goal by Lugazi gave Kyetume the lead in the 20th minute thanks to the visitors’ forward line that hardly gave room to the hosts to rest.

Five minutes later, Ronald Ssempala set up Sam Ssemugugu through a cut back but the latter’s final effort hit the side net.

Sempala restored parity in the 55th minute after calmly converting from the 12-yard mark.

The hosts kept committing bodies upfront in search of the second but Kyrletume hardly gave them room to do so.

And at full-time the two sides shared points in a close contest. 

A point takes Lugazi to 15 points in the third position on the log while Kyetume has a point less in the fourth position.

The Uganda Premier League secretariat has rescheduled the fixture that will witness Mbarara host SC Villa at Kakyeka Stadium.

The development was made public on Monday, November 20 via the UPL social handles.

After the change, the game that was meant to be played on Thursday, November 23 will be shifted to Saturday.

The change in fixture happened because SC Villa are currently not with three of their players.

Gavin Kizito, Kenneth Semakula, and Umar Lutalo are all with the Uganda Cranes squad that is playing in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers in Morocco.

Villa is ninth on the log with eight points after playing six games.

Uganda Premier League MD-8 Fixture

Thursday, November 23

Friday, November 24

Saturday, November 25

Sunday, November 26

The Uganda Senior Nation Team (Uganda Cranes) is set to lock horns with Somalia in the second game of the ongoing FIFA 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.

The two sides will face off at Berkane Municipal Stadium in Morocco on Tuesday, November 21, 2023.

On Matchday One of the qualifiers, both sides lost their respective games. Uganda fell to Guinea in a 2-1 loss while Somalia lost 3-1 to Algeria. So both will take this fixture seriously as they seek to get off the mark.

In a pre-match conference ahead of the game, Uganda Cranes head coach Paul Joseph Put revealed that his troops have the right mentality ahead of the game against Somalia.

“The boys are committed and motivated to put up a good game. In this competition there are no easy games because each comes with challenges but we are ready to give it the best,” he noted.

“I am happy with the boys’ mentality. Ahead of Somalia we we have to give out our best game. So we need to get motivated and bring energy so that we battle them out to seal a victory,” he added.

But once again Put asked Ugandans to be patient and support the team because the change and improvement will take some time.

“We need to be patient. It’s been three to four days with the boys, I don’t know them a lot and I feel like there is a lot to accomplish but there is no time. However, we shall keep analyzing the game and the players so we are on the right track.”

Head to head

Uganda Cranes forward Fahad Bayo is confident that the team will look miles better while playing Somalia on Tuesday, November 21.

This will be Uganda’s second game in the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers’ campaign.

Bayo was on the scoresheet after tapping home from close range to restore parity for his side before Guinea dramatically grabbed a late win.

In a press conference prior to tomorrow’s clash, Fahad noted that they hardly get it enough and as a team they will seek to put that right.

“It was not enough (while playing Guinea). I do believe we could play much better against them,” he noted.

“We went into the game prepared and motivated but unfortunately the game hardly went our way,” he sadly added.

The former Vipers forward believes the days after have availed time for the coaches to analyse and rectify on the mistakes done earlier.

“We have put a number of things right and I am sure we shall look better while playing against Somalia tomorrow.

“I am a striker and my role is to score. So if I am given a chance to play then I will do all it takes to help my country win the game,” he concluded.

Uganda are in Group G alongside Algeria, Guinea, Mozambique, Botswana and Somalia.

Among these only Algeria, Guinea and Mozambique managed to pick a victory on day one of the qualification campaign.