Uganda Premier League | Fixture

• Bright Stars vs Kitara – 4pm
• Express vs SC Villa – 7pm

Bright Stars is set to take on Kitara in the Uganda Premier League encounter at Kavumba Recreation Ground, Wakiso on Friday, November 8, 2024.

The two sides come into this fixture desperate to turn around their poor campaign. In the last seven games, Kitara have only one win while Bright Stars are winless.

Both sides find themselves in a tough time and the game presents a golden chance to make amends.

Since both sides a stuck in the relegation zone a victory would be either side’s goal so as to be fished out of the troubling area.

Bright Stars’new gaffer Ian Mutenda will have a big assignment to lead the troops after Joseph Mutyaba was relieved from the role of head coach.

While on the other hand, Wasswa Bbosa is still hunting for his maiden win since replacing youthful tactician Brian Ssenyondo.

The last time Kitara visited Bright Stars, the latter secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory to end the farmer’s title ambitions.

In the last four meetings between the two sides, Bright Stars have won three and lost once.

Uganda Premier League | Result

• Wakiso Giants 0-0 Lugazi

Wakiso Giants played to a goalless draw against Lugazi in the Uganda Premier League at Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium on Thursday.

The Purple Sharks have gone five games without getting the back of the net despite commanding possession in these games.

Steven Bengo’s troops have failed to score in games against UPDF, Vipers, NEC, Express and Lugazi respectively.

Herbert Asiimwe’s injury has left such a big void that the club is struggling to fill. The forward had earlier scored three goals in the five opening games.

On the other hand, Lugazi will be happy with the point because they have now gone three games without conceding.

In the last three outings, they have won twice and drawn one. The victories were picked against tricky sides like Express and NEC.

Wakiso Giants and Lugazi are tied on nine points in the 11th and 12th position respectively.

Uganda Premier League | Results

• UPDF 2-1 Mbarara City
• Wakiso Giants 0-0 Lugazi

UPDF registered a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Mbarara City in the Uganda Premier League encounter at Bombo Military Grounds on Wednesday.

Albert Mugisa and Benard Muwanga were on target as the host claimed maximum points on the day.

On the other hand, Henry Kitegenyi pulled one back for the visitors but it was not enough to get something positive out of the game.

The victory ensured that the Army side returned to winning ways after suffering a painful and emotional 5-0 loss to SC Villa.

For the Ankole Lions, it’s now back-to-back losses after losing 3-1 to Vipers at Kakyeka Stadium in the previous fixture. The poor run distorts their five game streak without testing a loss.

The victory took UPDF to fourth position with 12 points while Mbarara City lie ninth with nine points after eight games.

How they lined up

UPDF FC XI: Richard Anyama, Kawagu Christopher, Tebandeke Christopher, Bernard Muwanga, Aggrey Kiirya, Ronald Kayondo, Mugisa Frank, Zzinda Hussein, Ochen Emmanuel, Samson Kigozi, Samuel Ssekamatte.

Mbarara City XI: Abdul Kimera, Jurua Hassan, Kafumbe Joseph, Karim Ramathan, Ibrahim Musa, Odong Francis, Mafabi Yusuf, Ssenkubuge Latif, Wafula Innocent, Kitegenyi Henry, Joseph Akandwanaho.

Uganda Premier League | Fixture

• Wakiso Giants vs Lugazi

Wakiso Giants are set to lock horns with Lugazi into the Uganda Premier League encounter at Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium on Wednesday.

The hosts are winless in their last four matches and have failed to score in any of those fixtures which puts coach Steven Bengo under pressure.

Wakiso Giants head coach Steven Bengo says the team has worked on the finishing and believes that they will finally find the back of the net.

“We have worked on our finishing since scoring has been our biggest problem,” he said.

“We are not going to change our approach but we believe we are going to win,” he added.

“They will come motivated after their recent turn in events and having beaten us in pre-season, they will be confident but we are ready.”

Wakiso Giants will miss services of Herbert Asiimwe, Lawrence Bukenya, Rahmat Ssenfuka and Alex Komakech who are injured.

The Purple Sharks are ranked 12th on the table with eight points, while Lugazi holds the 13th position, sharing the same points.

Uganda Premier League | Fixture

• UPDF vs Mbarara City – 4pm
• Wakiso Giants vs Lugazi – 4pm

UPDF is set to lock horns with Mbarara City in the Uganda Premier League encounter at Bombo Military Grounds on Wednesday evening.

The two sides come into this fixture after heavy losses in the previous games to SC Villa (5-0) and Vipers (3-1) respectively.

So this game provides a chance for either side to bounce back to winning ways.

The loss to Vipers ensured that Mbarara City ended their 16-match day unbeaten run.

UPDF have looked decent until the 5-0 loss to SC Villa. In the seven games played thus far, they have won twice, drawn thrice and lost twice.

On the other hand, Mbarara City has played seven games. They have secured two wins, three draws and suffered two losses.

Mbarara City lies eighth while UPDF are in 10th position though the two sides are tied on nine points.

Uganda Premier League | Fixture

• NEC vs Police – 7 pm

NEC is set to take on Police in the Uganda Premier League encounter at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo on Tuesday evening.

However, NEC comes into this after falling 1-0 to league newcomers Lugazi in the previous matchday.

NEC head coach Hussein Mbalangu has urged his players to put the loss behind them and ensure a comeback as they take on the Cops.

“The league is a marathon and we shall bounce back. Of course, we mourned that day after the loss but we have since moved on and focus is now on the Police game,” he said.

A victory for the hosts takes back NEC to the log summit who will be two points ahead of the Kasasiro Boys.

In the previous season, NEC managed to eliminate Police from the Uganda Cup as it made it all the way to the finals of the prestigious tournament.

Uganda Premier League side Kitara find themselves in 14th position with four points out of the possible 28.

The Royals have suffered five defeats in seven league games, which is very far from what they managed in the previous campaign before finishing fourth.

Kitara head coach Wasswa Bbosa is confident that after working on a few things, the team will return to winning ways.

“We have no reason to panic. We are step by step handling the few challenges on the pitch and sure the team can sort this out,” he said.

“We have not played anywhere close to what we are capable of playing. We are working hard to address some of the grey areas in our training,” he added.

“Our job is to ensure that the players keep their belief and this is the most important thing. We have got over twenty games left to play and got work together and stick to the plan.”

Wasswa Bbosa replaced Brian Ssenyondo as the club seeks to put an end to the poor and devastating run.

Kitara’ first game under Bbosa ended 2-0 in favour of URA, causing more pain and debate to the Royals.

Kitara has a chance to bounce back into winning ways as they visit Bright Stars at Kavumba Recreation Ground in Wakiso on Friday, November 8.

Uganda Premier League | Results

• URA 2-0 Kitara

URA secured a 2-0 victory against Kitara in the Uganda Premier League encounter at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo on Friday evening.

Sharif Kimbowa and Ivan Ahimbisibwe were on the scoresheet as the Tax Collectors secured first win at home.

Kimbowa broke the deadlock in the 41st minute with a touch into an empty net after being set up by Joseph Semujju.

At the stroke of the first stanza, goalkeeper Chrispas Kusiima was culprit after Ivan Ahimbisibwe was tripped in the dangerous zone.

The forward stepped up and converted from the 12-yard mark to double the hosts’ lead before the long break.

URA had a chance to further extend the lead after the ball went off Arthur Kiggundu’s hand in the gazzetted area.

However this time round, Ahimbisibwe put the ball over the frame to keep the scoreline intact.

Kitara had several chances on the day but failed to convert any as their losing streak has now gone to five games.

The victory takes URA to fifth position on 11 points while Kitara is 14th with four points after playing seven games in the ongoing campaign.

Uganda Premier League | Results

• SC Villa 5-0 UPDF

SC Villa secured a 5-0 victory against UPDF in the Uganda Premier League at Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku on Friday.

Charles Lwanga broke the deadlock in the 11th minute after guiding home Hakim Kiwanuka’s brilliant delivery.

Three minutes later, Lwanga doubled the hosts’ lead after stretching fully to guide the ball past the custodian Richard Anyama.

Six minutes into the second stanza, Reagan Mpadde made a good run before laying in a dangerous ball. UPDF defender Aggrey Kirya guided the ball into his net.

Lwanga put the icing on the cake with the team’s fifth and personal’s fourth.

The victory takes SC Villa to fourth position with 11 points while UPDF is placed ninth with nine points after playing nine games.

Uganda Premier League | Result

• KCCA 5-0 Maroons

KCCA has registered a 5-0 victory against Maroons in the Uganda Premier League encounter at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo on Thursday evening.

Ashraf Mugume broke the deadlock early in the third minute after ruffling the ball through a forest of legs into the back of the net.

Abubaker Mayanja nearly doubled the back of the net in the 12th minute after being set up by Hassan Muhamud but the forward’s touch was too heavy in front of goal.

Mayanja finally doubled the hosts’ lead with a powerful low drive after being set up by Bright Anukani in an emphatic manner.

Saidi Mayanja scored a beauty with a long-range drive from 60 yards to seal off the first stanza with a 3-0 lead.

Six minutes after the hour mark, Shafik Kwikiriza joined the party with the hosts’ fourth as Maroons failed to clear their lines.

Sadat Happy Anaku came off the bench to seal the day with Kasasiro Boys’ fifth goal after a team attack.

The victory sends KCCA on top of the log with 17 points as Maroons sit 13th on the log with six points after playing seven games.