BUL Football Club held Egyptian side Future to a goalless draw in the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round at St Mary’s Stadium in Kitende.

The Ugandan representatives who won Uganda Cup to qualify for the competition had a shaky start on their Continental debut.

But they improved in the second half and created good chances before the spoils were shared at the final whistle.

Ibrahim Kazindula had the best chance of the game but fired wide of the goal frame when he was unmarked, Ibrahim Mugulusi twice came close while Future goalkeeper made some wonderful saves to keep the tie in balance.

Future was in cruise control in the opening exchanges but failed to benefit from early BUL blemishes to get an away goal.

And the tie remains for the taking ahead of the return leg next Saturday in Cairo.

BUL FC Starting XI – Saidi Keni, Emmanuel Obua, Walter Ochora, Ibrahim Kazindula, Ibrahim Mugulusi, Douglas Muganga, Richard Ayiko, Pascal Ngoobi, Karim Ndugwa, Hillary Onek, Peter Oketch

Substitutes – Emma Kalyowa, Frank Kalanda, Jeromy Kirya, Tom Ikara, Reagan Kalyowa, Martin Aprem, Ibrahim Nsimbe, Benon Tahomera, Anthony Mayanja

The 2022 National Basketball League playoffs enter the second round this weekend starting Friday at the MTN Arena in Lugogo.

Defending champions City Oilers will take on UCU Canons in the headline match-up of the semifinals with the series set to start on Sunday afternoon.

Oilers swept UPDF Tomahawks in the first round while Canons eased past JKL Dolphins to set up one of the most enticing series in the division

The other men’s semifinal will be between title contenders Nam Blazers and 2016 finalists KIU Titans and the series start on Friday night. Blazers eliminated KCCA while the Titans knocked out Power.

In the women’s division, KCCA Leopards and UCU Lady Canons joined JKL Lady Dolphins and KIU Rangers who had qualified for the semifinals earlier.

Leopards will face title favourites Lady Dolphins while former champions Lady Canons will battle Rangers.

NBL Playoffs Semifinals

Men

• Nam Blazers Vs KIU Titans
• UCU Canons Vs City Oilers

Women

• JKL Lady Dolphins Vs KCCA Leopards
• UCU Lady Canons Vs KIU Rangers

Namuwongo Blazers are through to the National Basketball League Playoffs semifinals after easing past KCCA Panthers in Game 2.

The top-seeded side in the regular season won 80-57 at the MTN Arena to complete a sweep having won game one 63-42 in game one last Saturday.

They will now face KIU Titans in the best of five semifinal series, with Game 1 scheduled for Friday, September 9.

Ariel Okall (20), Deng Dikong (20), and Amisi ‘Carmelo’ Saidi (15) dunked with ease at the other end. Okall finished with a double-double, adding 11 rebounds to his 17 points while Daniel ‘Dudus’ Monoja scored 10 points and 8 rebounds.

Emmanuel Odongkara (14 points & 10 rebounds) was the only KCCA player to reach double figures in either scoring and rebounding.

In the women’s division, KIU Rangers gritted their teeth to beat Miracle Ravens 78-76 in game two to win the series 2-0.

Having lost game one 90-38, coach Arnold Katabi had demanded her Girls to put up a figh and they did exactly that in a game they led 41-29 at the long break.

However, they were hard done by a couple of poor decisions and lack of game awareness in closing stages

Brenda Alyano and Winnifred Akello scored 14 points each for Miracle but Ines Kanyamunza garnered a whooping 32 points to send KIU through.

The Rangers will now meet the winner between UCU Lady Canons and Magic Stormers, the latter leading the series 1-0.

Wednesday, August 31

• Miracle Ravens 76-78 KIU Rangers (0-2)
• KCCA Panthers 57-80 Nam Blazers (0-2)

Friday, September 2 | Fixtures

• UCU Canons Vs JKL Dolphins – 7pm
• City Oilers Vs UPDF Tomahawks – 9pm

Two teams have so far sealed their places in the semifinals of the National Basketball League Playoffs that started on Friday.

In the men’s division, KIU Titans beat Power 70-52 in Game 2 on Sunday night at the MTN Arena to confirm their spot in the last four.

The Titans had beaten Power 68-59 on Friday in the opening game of the series that are played on a best-of-three format.

Meanwhile, JKL Lady Dolphins eased past Nabisunsa over the weekend to continue their defense of the title. Lady Dolphins won the series opener 70-40 on Saturday at YMCA and followed it with an 82-48 win on Sunday at the MTN Arena to sweep the series.

Other Match-ups

In the women’s division, KIU Rangers beat Miracle Ravens 90-38 in Game 1 on Saturday, and Game 2 will be played on Wednesday, 31st August.

The series between KCCA Leopards and Angels Basketball Club are tied at one all after Leopards bounced back from the defeat on Friday to win Game 2 72-63 with Martha Soigi scoring 24 points.

Magic Stormer shocked UCU Lady Canons 52-47 on Sunday to take a 1-0 lead in the series.

In the men’s division, Namuwongo Blazer lead their series against KCCA Panthers 1-0 after a 63-41 win on Saturday in which Amisi Saidi scored 24 points. Game 2 of the Series will be played on Wednesday, 31st August.

The series between UCU Canons and JKL Dolphins as well as City Oilers and UPDF Tomahawks will start on Friday, 2nd September.

Sunday Results

• UCU Lady Canons 47-52 Magic Stormers (Stormers lead series 1-0)
• Nabisunsa Girls 48-82 JKL Lady Dolphins (Lady Dolphins win series 2-0)
• Angels 63-72 KCCA Leopards (Series tied 1-1)
• Power 57-70 KIU Titans (Titans winseries 2-0)

Wednesday, August 31 | Fixtures

• Miracle Ravens vs. KIU Rangers (Rangers lead series 1-0)
• KCCA Panthers vs. Nam Blazers (Blazers lead series 1-0)

Friday, September 2 | Fixtures

• UCU Canons vs. JKL Dolphins
• City Oilers vs. UPDF Tomahawks

Uganda successfully held the first-ever women skating technical course in Africa at the Buziga country resort, Kampala city.

This five-day technical course for women in skateboarding concluded on Friday, August 26, 2022.

The course was sponsored by the Olympic Solidarity, World Skate, International Olympic Committee (IOC), and Uganda Skating Federation.

It was facilitated by three experts from the Gender Equality Commission of world skate.

Brazilian Renata Pischini, Natalie Sanchez from Argentina, and Chenaimoyo Gwandure from Zimbabwe were the main facilitators.

Sanchez also hinted about soliciting sponsorships. This women skating technical course is to empower women in skateboarding with technical skills.

Such skills will enable them to become judges, coaches, and teachers in world skate.

For starters, this is the first women in skating Technical course not only in Uganda but also the first one on the African continent.

After Argentina, this was the second course in the world. The program is part of the Olympics 2024 Paris.

Uganda Men’s National Basketball team, Silverbacks, will head to Ivory Coast for the final round of the 2023 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers without Artur Kaluma.

The US-based power forward will not make the trip to Abidjan, Ivory Coast with the Silverbacks as he is nursing an injury.

It’s a blow for the Silverbacks whose preparations for the round have also been hindered by financial hardships.

Kaluma has been averaging 22.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 3 assists in the qualifiers.

The Creighton Bluejays star has been replaced by UCU Canons’ Titus Lual Odeke who missed the previous window in Kigali.

The lanky Odeke averaged 9 points and 10.2 rebounds in the National Basketball League regular season as UCU Canons finished second on the log in the regular season.

Lual is the only change in the roster heading to Abidjan from the team that played in Kigali two months ago.

Silverbacks Squad 

Ivan Muhwezi, Jimmy Enabu, Tonny Drilleba, James Okello, Titus Lual Odeke, Jonathan Komagum, Ishmail Wainwright, Robinson Opong, Deng Geu, Emmanuel Womala, Kieran Zziwa, Emmanuel Mugenga

Netball Superleague team Surrey Storm is thrilled to announce the re-signing of Ugandan icon Proscovia Peace for the 2023 campaign.

The 32-year-old returned to Storm after netting 853 goals shooting 94% to dominate the 2022 Superleague.

Proscovia’s consistent performance was recognized across the VNSL. She was voted into the All-Star Vll at the Goal Shooter position whilst also picking up the Gilbert Golden Shot.

Loved by her team mates the Ugandan International would also take-home Players Player as well as Best and Fairest at the Storm End of Season Awards Dinner.

She later led her nation Team Uganda out for the Commonwealth Games propelling Uganda to her highest finish 5^th  after a famous win over South Africa.

Head Coach Mikki Austin told the club’s official website; “Resigning Proscovia Peace to represent Surrey Storm into 2023 was one of, if not, the most critical pieces to our puzzle.

“She was formidable last season, showcasing her world class ability on and off the netball court and at times, was simply unplayable.

“We are thrilled that Peace will continue in our club colours, and we look forward to build on the inroads made as well as her league leading goal tally.”

She Cranes goal shooter Peace Proscovia is delighted to continue with Vitality Netball Superleague club Surrey Storm.

Peace joined the Storm last year and led the league in scoring with a whopping 853 goals which earned her the golden ball award and a spot on the team of the season.

Today, the club announced that the She Cranes captain will be continuing with the club for the 2023 season.

The 32-year-old expressed his delight at the opportunity to play with the Storm for another season.

“I am humbled for another year with Storm. It is an opportunity I always treasure.

I am looking forward to playing with my amazing teammates in front of the beautiful crowd we have here at Surrey Sports Park,” she said as quoted by the club website.

Head Coach Mikki Austin is thrilled to have Peace back for the 2023 season.

“Resigning Proscovia Peace to represent Surrey Storm into 2023 was one of, if not, the most critical pieces to our puzzle.

She was formidable last season, showcasing her world class ability on and off the netball court and at times, was simply unplayable.

We are thrilled that Peace will continue in our club colours, and we look forward to build on the inroads made as well as her league leading goal tally,” said Austin.

Peace Proscovia captained the She Cranes at the recently concluded Commonwealth Games where they recorded their highest finish (5th) at the games.

Uganda’s National Netball team, She Cranes, has officially qualified for the 2023 Netball World Cup that will be played in Cape Town, South Africa.

The She Cranes achieved the feat by virtue of their world ranking as per the new INF World Netball rankings that have seen Uganda remain static in sixth place.

The top five ranked teams qualify for the World Cup automatically but given that fifth-ranked South Africa are the host, She Cranes completes the top five.

The She Cranes, therefore, join Australia, New Zealand, Jamaica, and England which occupy the top four places.

It will be the fourth time Uganda is appearing at the World Cup. They made their debut in the 1979 World Cup in Trinidad before back-to-back appearances in 2015 (Australia) and 2019 (England).

Sixteen (16) teams will be competing for the World Cup from July 28th to 6th August 2023.

2022 Uganda Golf Club Ladies Open:

17th to 20th August
Mode of play: Medal
At Uganda Golf Club, Kitante – Kampala city
Entry Fees: 120,000/= (Silver), 80,000/= (Bronze), 40,000/= (Subsidiary)

The Uganda Golf Club (UGC) ladies’ committee has organized the ladies’ open set to tee off on the 17th to 20th of August at the par-72 Uganda Golf Club facility in Kampala.

Defending champion Martha Babirye is expected to participate as she looks forward to a successful title defense amid a competitive field.

Other single handicapped female golfers will be Peace Kabasweka, Meron Kyomugisha, Bridget Nakamoga, Gloria Mbaguta, Sheila Kensime, Rest Nalutaaya, and Joan Nampeewo among others.

Uganda ladies national team members Kabasweka, Babirye, and Kyomugisha will use this in preparation for 2022 All Africa Challenge Trophy (ACCT).

The event is slated for the 3rd – 13th September at Gymkhana club, Dar-es-salaam in Tanzania.

The registration for this tournament is ongoing across all the different categories; silver (120,000/=), bronze (80,000/=), subsidiary (40,000/=) as well as the seniors.

The silver category will have female golfers with a handicap index of 11.9 and below.

The bronze category has golfers with a handicap index of 12.0-24.9 and subsidiary ladies (handicap index 25.0-36.0).

The men will be drawn in under the subsidiary section in their respective groups; A, B, and C.

There will be prizes for all the categories in each gender, including seniors and side bets (longest drive and nearest to the pin).