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Uganda Premier League side Arua Hill SC has unveiled Hassan Takoowa Mugerwa as the new club chairperson.

Mugerwa comes to Arua with huge football experience having been in the same position at Busoga United after handling the marketing office at FUFA.

Arua Hill confirmed the development via its social media handle on Monday, November 20.

“We would like to introduce and welcome our new chairman, Mugerwa Hassan Takoowa,” the statement read.

“We believe his versatile experience and dedication to football can help the club stabilize,” he added.

In the same breath, Club President Joel Aita revealed that Takoowa’s appointment seeks to see the club regain its original position.

“In order to ensure Arua Hill gets back to its original position, we have brought on board new stakeholders. This will inject in more resources and management experience,” Aita underlined.

“We are fully in support and shall keep supporting. Let’s give our all. We believe the new people coming on board will get us back to where we are supposed to be,” he concluded.

Arua Hill SC sits bottom of the 16-team log with one point after playing seven games.

Lango Province sealed off a spot in the semifinals of the ongoing 2023 FUFA Drum.

In a game that was played at Akii Bua Stadium, Lango played to a one-all draw against Acholi in the quarterfinal round of the tournament.

Coming into this game, Acholi had lost 2-0 to Lango and this was the only chance to overturn the result at home. In the next round, Lango will take on West Nile to decide who makes the finals.

Lango’s first chance arrived in the 10th minute but Moses Aliro’s diving header went narrowly wide of the right goal post.

Lango’s custodian Tonny Kyamera was quick to respond to Hillary Onek’s dangerous delivery into the area.

Innocent Maduka nearly gave the hosts the lead in the 17th minute after being set up by Aliro but Derrick Ochan made a reflex save to keep the score levelled.

Ochan once again kept Acholi in the game with a thrilling save denying Maduka from close range five minutes into the second stanza.

Six minutes later, Aliro finally gave the hosts the lead with a low half-shot after being set up by Maduka’s flick.

On the other hand, Acholi attempted a quick response through Dominic Ayella but Kayemera firmly collected the ball.

Francis Onekalit rose highest amidst a forest of bodies but his powerful header went inches above the frame in the 65th minute.

Aliro was only left with a goalkeeper to beat but Ochan’s slight touch kept the ball far from the target on 70 minutes. 

In the 82nd minute, Acholi was awarded a penalty after the referee judged the ball to have gone off Paul Acire in the dangerous area. Ronald Owinyi stepped up and converted from the spot with a powerful effort.

After the one-all stalemate, Acholi’s journey in the tournament comes to an end.

FUFA Women Super League | Results

Sunday, November 19, 2023

Wakiso Hill Women FC shared spoils with Rines SS in a 1-1 draw in the FUFA Women Super League at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende on Sunday morning.

Faridah Nanyonjo and Amina Nababi scored for Wakiso Hill and Rines SS respectively in the one-all stalemate.

Justine Birabwe made his debut on matchday five of the ongoing campaign as Fatumah Nakasumba and Sarah Namatovu returned to the starting eleven.

Nakasumba came so close in the 13th minute of the game but her freekick went wide of the left goal post by a few inches.

Two minutes later Nanyonjo gave the hosts the lead after directing Maureen Kimono’s perfect delivery into the back of the net.

However, the lead hardly lasted for long as Aminah Nababi restored parity for the visitors in the 34th minute.

Kimono’s brilliant effort from a range was emphatically thwarted by Rines’ custodian Elsie Najjemba for a corner.

In the second half, both sides made changes to introduce fresh legs onto the field.

Second-half substitute Esther Anzoo came so close with a powerful effort but Najjemba’s gloves palmed it away in the 74th minute.

After playing 90 minutes, each side could only take home just a point.

FUFA Women Super League | Results

Sunday, November 19, 2023

Asubo Ladies FC registered the first victory in the ongoing 2023/24 FUFA Women Super League.

Asubo Ladies FC registered a 1-0 narrow victory against UCU Lady Cardinals in an FWSL clash played at Kampala Quality grounds on Sunday Morning.

Aziiza Amulem’s goal was the difference between the two sides on the day.

Coming into this game, Asubo Ladies had lost three games and drawn once while UCU had lost twice, drawn once and won once.

Amulem opened the scoring in the 29th minute to place the hosts in the driving seat.

In the second stanza, the visitors tried to restore parity but Asubo’s backline was equal to the test laid unto them.

The victory takes Asubo Ladies to the ninth position while UCU is just a position above on the 10-team log.

The Uganda U20 Women’s National Team (Queen Cranes) dream of playing in the Fifa World Cup came to an end after a 1-1 draw in the return leg.

The game that was played at FUFA Technical Centre – Njeru ended in a sorrowful 1-1 stalemate on Saturday evening.

Ayub Khalifa’s charges came into this duel after a narrow 1-0 defeat to Senegal in Dakar but Uganda failed to overturn the result at home.

Uganda earned a perfect start to the game as Captain Hadijah Nandago placed the hosts in the lead inside five minutes.

However, eleven minutes later, Chris Aissatou Ba levelled matters as Uganda’s backline gave away possession cheaply. The forward also scored the solitary goal in Dakar.

The second half was dull compared to the first 45 minutes. As the Queen Cranes desperately looked for a lead once again, Senegal preferred to slow down the game and also kept their goal area safe.

The one-all draw meant Uganda’s journey had come to an end.

This was the third heartbreak for Uganda National teams in a period of three days starting with the Uganda Rhinos who fell to Zanzibar on Thursday before Uganda Cranes conceded late against Guinea.

Wakiso Giants and Express fired blanks in a dull Uganda Premier League affair played at Kabaka Kyabaggu on Friday evening.

Kabaka Kyabaggu’s surface was a bit unplayable due to the heavy downpour that occurred before the game.

Express suffered a blow as Derrick Ngobi was stretchered off after suffering an injury before Andrew Kaggwa came to fill the void.

Andrew Kawooya nearly gave the visitors a lead but his powerful effort failed to find the target by inches in the 40th minute.

Four minutes later, Express custodian Abdul Kimera thwarted Hassan Ssenyonjo’s powerful effort to keep the scoreline intact.

The first 45 minutes came to an end and no team had found the back of the net on the day.

In the 65th minute, Express made a double change introducing Eddy Ssebandeke and Kenneth Asiimwe for Alpha Ssali and Marvin Oshaba.

Ten minutes later, Kawoya put to waste an open look chance after his effort was blocked by defender Paul Willa.

The point sends Express to the fifth position on the log with 12 points while Wakiso Giants are 14th with only five points.

Next on the menu, Express will host Maroons FC on Saturday, November 25 at Wankulukuku while Wakiso will visit NEC FC at the MTN Omondi Stadium on the same day.

Guinea edged Uganda Cranes in a 2-1 victory in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers at Berkane Municipal Stadium in Morocco on Friday.

The Cranes had contained the game for 90 minutes but a late error from Salim Magoola changed the fate of the game allowing the hosts to walk away with maximum points.

The match began slowly with both teams taking their time to build up their attacks from the back.

Guinea had two quick corner kicks, but none of them were converted as Uganda’s defence held up well.

However, Guinea’s Aguibou Camara managed to score in the 10th minute after being assisted by Mohamed Bayo.

Seven minutes later, Uganda had an opportunity to score when Guinea’s midfielder, Toure Abdoulaye, almost scored an own goal from Rogers Mato’s delivery.

Fahad Bayo equalized for Uganda with a quick tap-in from close range after Guinea’s goalkeeper, Ibrahim Kone, failed to deal with Halid Lwaliwa’s header at the half-hour mark.

Four minutes before the end of the first half, Guinea made a lovely attack, but Bayo’s touch off Julian Jeanvier’s cut went directly to Salim Magoola’s palms.

At the start of the second half, Paul Put made a double change introducing Yunus Sentamu and Timothy Awanyi for Milton Karisa and Bobosi Byaruhanga.

Travis Mutyaba was fouled at the edge box. The pint-sized forward stepped up for the challenge but his effort went above the frame by inches.

In the 88th minute, Bayo and Mutyaba were called off as Richard Badangwa and Bright Anukani were introduced.

Late in added time, Seydouba Cisse curled in a freekick from the left to beat Uganda’s custodian Salim Jamal at the far post.

Uganda will return to action on Tuesday, November 21 as they take on Somalia at the same ground.

Uganda Cranes XI: Salim Magoola (GK), Kenneth Semakula, Bevis Mugabi, Halidi Lwaliwa, Aziizi Kayondo, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Khalid Aucho (C), Milton Karisa, Rogers Mato, Travis Mutyaba, Fahad Bayo

It’s tied at halftime between Uganda Cranes and Guinea in the 2026 Fifa World Cup Qualifiers.

The match began slowly with both teams taking their time to build up their attacks from the back.

Guinea had two quick corner kicks, but none of them were converted as Uganda’s defence held up well.

However, Guinea’s Aguibou Camara managed to score in the 10th minute after being assisted by Mohamed Bayo.

Seven minutes later, Uganda had an opportunity to score when Guinea’s midfielder, Toure Abdoulaye, almost scored an own goal from Rogers Mato’s delivery.

Fahad Bayo equalized for Uganda with a quick tap-in from close range after Guinea’s goalkeeper, Ibrahim Kone, failed to deal with Halid Lwaliwa’s header at the half-hour mark.

Four minutes before the end of the first half, Guinea made a lovely attack, but Bayo’s touch off Julian Jeanvier’s cut went directly to Salim Magoola’s palms.

Uganda Cranes XI: Salim Magoola (GK), Kenneth Semakula, Bevis Mugabi, Halidi Lwaliwa, Aziizi Kayondo, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Khalid Aucho (C), Milton Karisa, Rogers Mato, Travis Mutyaba, Fahad Bayo

Paul Put’s reign at the helm of Uganda Cranes will fully get underway in the game against Guinea on Friday evening.

The two sides will be meeting in the first game of the FIFA 2026 World Cup Qualifiers at Stade Municipal de Berkane in Morocco.

During the pre-match press conference, Put revealed that the players are working hard to see that they respond and fly the flag so high.

“I am prepared and we have been doing everything possible. It’s been a good response from the players, they are working so hard with a lot of concentration and discipline. These are the things we need to see in the game,” Put noted.

“Guinea are a strong team, they have a number of players playing professional football but we do not see it from the value that they possess. We are going to try and work. We have different targets and we shall try to achieve all of them,” he added.

“I still have an assignment to know my players and that will take time. But still am hopeful that we shall make it. I promise all Ugandans that they will see an improved team. I know they want attractive and dominant football which we are working on.

“It’s just the start of the journey and it’s difficult for all of us. I call upon all Ugandans to be patient but also believe that we shall make it,” he concluded.

Head to head

The two sides will be meeting for the sixth time. Among those, Guinea has three victories which puts it in a better place than the Uganda Cranes.

The two teams last played in 2014 and the game ended 2-0 in favour of Guinea, it’s more poetic that the game took place in Morocco just like tomorrow’s clash.

Team News

It will be the first time Yunus Sentamu and Kizito Luwagga return to the Uganda Cranes fold after four years.

Timothy Awany returns to the squad too and will tussle for a starting berth against Bevis Mugabi and Halid Lwaliwa.

Uganda’s backline will be tasked with keeping inform Serhou Guirassy at bay. The forward has scored 15 goals in 11 outings for Stuttgart.

Zanzibar have been crowned champions of the CECAFA U-15 Boys Championship on Thursday, November 16, 2023.

In a game that was played at FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru, Zanzibar edged the defending champions and hosts Uganda 4-3 in a penalty shootout after a one-all draw in normal time.

It was a close game right from kick-off time and it was fitting that the two sides would only be separated by a shootout.

Mohammed Omar gave Zanzibar the lead in the 19th minute after Uganda’s backline slept on the job.

Eleven minutes later, defensive midfielder Ibra Ssebagala restored parity with a powerful header off a corner kick.

After the first 45 minutes, the two teams were tied with a goal each.

In the second half, both sides struggled to take the lead but it was only 90 minutes to play and the center referee sent them to the penalty shot out exactly after the final whistle.

For Uganda, Enock Bagenda, Ssebagala, and Richard Okello were perfect from the 12-yard mark.

But on a sad note, Ronald Kigoye witnessed his penalty kick get thwarted while Ratib Gulanyago’s kick bounced off the frame.

For Zanzibar, Saleh Mbarouk, Adam Shaanan, Hassan Iddi, and Lukman converted their kicks. Fahad Hassan skied his effort in the victors’ only miss.