Uganda Premier League | Results

• BUL 1-1 Express
• Bright Stars 0-1 Maroons
• KCCA 0-1 NEC

Express held BUL to a 1-1 draw in a Uganda Premier League encounter at Lugazi Stadium on Thursday evening.

Walter Ochora gave BUL the lead, but Sam Ssenyonjo restored parity for the visitors.

The game began sluggishly, with both teams taking time to settle. Goalkeeper Joel Mutakubwa was called into action early as Richard Basangwa tested him with a trivela shot from the right flank.

With just two minutes left in the first half, Ochora broke the deadlock, heading powerfully into the right corner to give BUL the lead.

Express came out in the second half with renewed energy and determination. Geofrey Gaganga replaced Kenneth Asiimwe at the restart, and the midfielder’s introduction turned the game around.

The Red Eagles dominated the second half, pressing high and restricting the hosts’ attacking play.

Their efforts paid off when Ssenyonjo capitalized on a defensive error, poking the ball past Mutakubwa to level the score.

BUL nearly regained the lead when Swabiru Nsibambi’s effort narrowly missed the target, skimming wide by inches.

After nine games in the ongoing campaign, BUL sits fourth, and Express fifth, both tied on 13 points.

Uganda Premier League | Fixtures

• KCCA vs NEC
• BUL vs Express
• Bright Stars vs Maroons

KCCA is set to face NEC in a Uganda Premier League clash at the MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo, on Thursday.

KCCA will be looking to extend their unbeaten run as they head into the ninth game of the ongoing 2024-25 campaign.

Speaking ahead of the match, KCCA head coach Abdallah Mubiru acknowledged the challenge posed by their opponents but expressed confidence in his team’s readiness.

“We have prepared well for the game against NEC FC. It will be a competitive encounter. Since we both share the same stadium, they are familiar with the environment. They know that a win could take them to the top of the table,” Mubiru said.

“We will miss Mugolofa, as he is suspended after accumulating yellow cards, but we trust all our players to step up,” he added.

KCCA will be without goalkeeper Mugolofa Mutwalibi due to suspension for accumulated yellow cards. Additionally, forward Derrick Nsibambi and Julius Poloto remain on the path to full recovery.

The two teams have faced each other twice before, with each side securing one victory. They are yet to share the spoils in their encounters.

Uganda Premier League side KCCA FC’s fans’ executive has launched awards to celebrate and reward players’ excellence.

The awarding got underway after their Premier League match against rivals Vipers SC at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende.

The development will see the group of fans award the Man of the Match, Player of the Month, and Player of the Season.

According to a document released by the fans’ executive, the awards are named in honour of KCCA FC legends.

The initiative is meant to reward outstanding performers and inspire players to boost their morale and energy to fight for the badge.

The Man of the Match will receive a medal accompanied by Shs 200,000, while the Player of the Month will receive a medal, a certificate, and Shs 500,000.

At the end of the season, the Player of the Season will be awarded a medal, a certificate, a customized plaque, and Shs 1,000,000.

Voting will be public, with fans deciding 60% and a specially selected panel having 40% in the final decision.

Uganda Premier League | Results

• Mbale Heroes 0-0 BUL

Mbale Heroes and BUL played to a goalless draw in the Uganda Premier League encounter at Mbale Municipal Stadium on Sunday.

Both sides had great opportunities to take the lead but were not so sharp enough to place a foot in the game.

It was Paul Mujampwani’s first clean sheet of the campaign thus giving the hosts a golden point on the day.

The first half was fairly even as the two sides fought for possession in a tightly contested game.

A point takes BUL to fourth position with 12 points levelled with Express and UPDF.

On the other hand, Mbale lie 15th with five points, just a point above the Kitara who is battom of the log.

How they lined up

Mbale Heroes XI; Paul Mujampwani (GK), Adrian Sserugo, Amos Etojo, Hakim Musabbah, Bernard Ndifuna, Davis Ssekajja, Ceasar Olega, Faizo Wabyoona, Umar Kyebatala, Jeremy Matata, Abdul Malik Bironse

BUL XI; Joel Mutakubwa (GK), George Kasonko, Frederick Ngalo, Ochungo, Walter Ochora, Najib Fesali, Pascal Ngobi, Okello, Ibrahim Orit, Martin Aprem, Anwar Ntege

Uganda Premier League | Results

• Maroons 2-1 URA
• Vipers 1-1 KCCA

KCCA held Vipers in a one-all stalemate in the Uganda Premier League encounter at St Mary’s Stadium Kitende on Saturday.

It was an end-to-end encounter as the two sides shared spoils in front of a big crowd.

Milton Karisa nearly gave the hosts the lead in the 25th minute but he was late to connect with Karim Watambala’s delivery.

Fifteen minutes later, Hassan Muhamud made a goalline clearance to deny Moses Waiswa’s powerful low drive.

At the stroke of the first half, Karisa broke the deadlock with a well-directed header thanks to Derrick Ndahiro’s delivery.

In the dying minutes, second-half substitute Ashraf Mugume levelled matters with a stunning finish into the back of the net.

The victory leaves SC Villa on top of the log with 18 points while Vipers lie second with 17 points after eight games.

Uganda Premier League | Result

• Maroons 2-1 URA

Maroons edged URA in a hard-fought 2-1 Uganda Premier League victory against URA at Prison Grounds, Luzira.

Baden Mujahid and Brian Omirambe were on target as Maroons sealed maximum points on the day.

On the other day, Bruno Bunyaga pulled back one back for the visitors.

Quick-footed Mujahid fired home in the third minute after being set up by forward Ivan Asaba.

At the hour mark, Rogers Kiwanuka was tripped by Faizo Matovu and the hosts were awarded a penalty.

Brian Omirambe stepped to the occasion and converted from the spot to double the hosts’ lead.

Bunyanga halved the deficit after Denis Kisiriko’s delivery caused trouble in the area.

The victory takes Maroons to the 13th position with nine points while URA dropped seventh with 11 points.

Uganda Premier League | Fixture

• Maroons vs URA – 4pm
• Vipers vs KCCA – 7pm

Vipers and KCCA are set to lock horns in a highly anticipated Uganda Premier League encounter at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende on Saturday evening.

The game has caused debate and weaved an exciting ambience before real action get rolling under the floodlights.

Heading into the game, KCCA head coach downplayed the rivalry between the two sides noting that it’s just a normal game of two sides on top of the log.

“Vipers vs KCCA is not close to a rivalry like many have tried to put it. It’s just a top table clash because there is no history attached to these teams to make the game big,” he said.

“The only special thing is that both sides have a big following. There is no rivalry and we go there to compete and try and maintain our run,” he added.

Both sides come into this game in very good form. Vipers has secured four wins in a row while KCCA is still unbeaten after playing seven games into the campaign.

KCCA will miss the services of Derrick Nsibambi, Emmanuel Anyama, Julius Poloto and Peter Magambo who are still nursing injuries.

In the last 24 meetings, Vipers has won 10 times, lost seven times to KCCA, and drawn seven times.

Uganda Premier League | Results

Express 1-0 SC Villa

Express secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory against SC Villa in the Uganda Premier League encounter at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo.

Joseph Zziwa’s late strike was enough to give the Red Eagles maximum points on the day.

SC Villa had a great start to the game, creating chances through Hakim Kiwanuka and Patrick Kakande, but no one would capitalize on the effort.

The visitors’ best chance fell to Charles Lwanga, who beat several bodies before planting the glorious effort inches wide of the target.

However, Express dominated the second stanza, pressing high and pegging the visitors on the back foot.

Richard Basangwa and Rashid Kawawa were a constant threat to Villa’s backline with their pace and energy.

Zziwa finally broke the deadlock in the 80th minute after firing home a loose ball into the net. Villa failed to deal with Saidi Kyeyune’s delivery and they were punished.

The victory takes Express to the fourth position with 12 points, while SC Villa lies seventh with 11 points.

How they lined up

Express XI: Emmanuel Kalyowa, Emmanuel Alex Wasswa, Joseph Zziwa, Richard Basangwa, Rashid Kawawa, Ashraf Mbazira, Saidi Kyeyune, Samuel Ssenyonjo, John Asiimwe, Herbert Achayi, Hakim Wandera

SC Villa XI: Norman Angufindru, Ronald Ssekiganda, Arnold Odong, Reagan Mpande, Simon Kato Ssemayange, Patrick Jonah Kakande, Hakim Kiwanuka, Charles Lwanga, David Owori, Cyrus Kibande, Tonny Atukunda

Uganda Premier League | Result

• Bright Stars 1-0 Kitara
• Express 1-0 SC Villa

Bright Stars secured a 1-0 victory against Kitara in the Uganda Premier League encounter at Kavumba Recreation Ground on Friday evening.

Nelson Ssenkatuka’s strike was the difference and the Bright Stars finally got the season’s maiden win.

Ssenkatuka started off the attack by setting up Ashraf Mulindi on the left flank. The forward released Paskali Oketcho to set up the eventual goal scorer.

The hosts held on to suck in Kitara’s pressure to register a big victory on the day.

The victory lifts Bright Stars out of the red zone to the 13th position with six points in eight games.

On the other hand, Kitara falls to the 15th place with four points in eight games. The side has lost five out of the six previous games.

Uganda Premier League | Fixture

• Express vs SC Villa – 7pm

Express, SC Villa are set to lock horns in the highly anticipated Uganda Premier League encounter at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo on Friday evening.

The two football giants will compete for bragging rights in the big Kampala Derby.

Going into to the clash, Express has not won a game in the last three games since beating NEC at home.

While SC Villa are bouncing off a big 5-0 victory against UPDF in the previous game though they have not been good travellers this season.

In the previous 24 meetings since 2012, Villa has been the better side winning 13 times while Express has won six games, drawing on five occasions.