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Uganda Premier League | Fixture

Kitara will be aiming to return to winning ways in the Uganda Premier League encounter against Police at Royal Park, Hoima, on Thursday.

Kitara, who are addressed as title contenders, have started the league on a slow note, winning once and losing twice.

Kitara head coach Brian Ssenyondo admitted that they have not been at their best in the previous games but motivated to turn around the tide.

” We come into this game off disappointing results, but we picked some lessons which we hope to carry into the next game and try to overturn the deficit we suffered against NEC,” Ssenyondo stated.

“Going forward, we want to build on that and bounce back with a satisfying performance. We know our opponents will also come motivated, but we have been working on our defence and finishing and expect a better game this time round.”

“Also, the title chase is not over after these two losses. We are still working towards our target this season. We are making steady progress and believe our objectives are still attainable,” he promised.

On the other hand, Police have made three draws in as many games played.

They pose a great threat to Kitara, who will be playing their second game at their new home.

Head to head

In the last five meetings, Police has had the lion’s share in the fixture with two wins, two draws, and a loss.

Team News

For Police, Gerald Ogweti returns after serving his red card suspension but left back Allan Bukenya who was sent off against Bright Stars will start his suspension.

Youngster Rayan Kizito is with Uganda Hippos while Reagan Matege suffered a collision in Masaza game.

Rogers Mugisha and Erick Muber will miss the game due to an adductor and illness.

On the other hand, Solomon Okwalinga, Jasper Aheebwa, and Dudu Ramadhan.

Uganda Premier League | Results

Mbarara City secured a well-deserved 2-0 victory against BUL in the Uganda Premier League at Lugazi Stadium on Wednesday.

Seri Arigumaho scored a brace as the Ankole Lions registered their maiden victory of the 2024-25 league campaign.

It’s not looking good for BUL who have now lost two games on a bounce after being held in two draws.

On-form forward, Arigumaho broke the deadlock in the 40th minute with a powerful shot that pierced the ball through a forest of legs.

Returning for the second half, Reagan Kalyowa and Ibrahim Mugulusi came on to replace Martin Aprem and George Kasonko.

Ten minutes into the second half, Mugulusi came close as his free bounced off the frame as Mbarara custodian Abdul Kimera stuck on his feet.

On top of the hour mark, Arigumaho doubled the visitors’ lead with a simple touch from close range after BUL failed to stop Mbarara’s counterattack.

In the 72nd minute, second-half substitute Yafesi Mubiru failed to make contact with a darling delivery from Mugulusi on the left flank.

The victory takes Mbarara City to the sixth position with five points while BUL is 15th with two points after four games.

Up next, Mbarara City will face off against Kitara on Friday, September 18, while BUL will be away against URA on the same day.

Forward Sadat Happy Anaku has completed his move to Uganda Premier League side KCCA FC.

The pacy forward joins KCCA on a season-long deal that will keep him at the club until the end of the 2024-25 campaign.

Anaku returns to a club that he left in August 2022. At that moment, he joined the Scottish professional football side, Dundee United.

On his return, the forward admitted that he is so happy to be back at KCCA.

“I feel so happy to be back to KCCA FC where it all started. I am eager to compete with my mates to help the club achieve its objectives,” he stated.

“I love the fact that when I came back here, I found several familiar faces in the dressing room, and this place simply feels like home,” he added.

“I am thankful to the club board, management, and Head Coach for having granted me this opportunity to return to KCCA FC, and I can not wait to get started again.”

But his stay at Dundee was short-lived since he did not get enough playing time due to recurring injuries.

Anaku joined KCCA in 2016 while he was still a student at Kibuli Secondary School. He played for the junior side until 2019.

For the time he has spent at the MTN Omondi Stadium, he has scored 83 goals in 52 games for the junior side and 22 goals in 67 games for the senior side.

Uganda Premier League | Fixture

BUL is set to lock horns with Mbarara City in the Uganda Premier League game at Lugazi Stadium in Najjembe on Wednesday.

Both sides come into this game seeking to get their maiden victory of the 2024-25 league campaign, having played three games.

In the three opening League games, either side has drawn twice and lost once, thus collecting two points out of the possible nine.

BUL head coach Abbey Kikomeko admitted that they badly want to finally get off the mark, and they are focused on achieving it.

“After losing our previous game, we desperately need to get the three points,” the gaffer stated.

“We badly want to win against Mbarara City, who denied us the trophy last season, but we’re focused on the present,” he added.

“We have worked on our scoring challenges and will score goals in the game against Mbarara City.”

Team News

The gaffer revealed that only Ibrahim Orit is set to miss the game due to an illness that he conducted last week.

Head to Head

In the last 12 meetings between the two sides, BUL has won thrice, lost thrice, and drawn on six different occasions.

Uganda Premier League | Results

UPDF secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Wakiso Giants in the Uganda Premier League clash at Bombo Barracks on Tuesday.

Samuel Ssekamatte fired home a penalty to inspire the Army side to a victory.

Ssekamatte held his nerves before superbly converting from the 12-yard mark, sending the goalkeeper James Alitho the wrong way.

The ball went off Musa Ssegujja’s hand as he tried to clear Christopher Kawagu’s delivery.

It was the Wakiso Giants’ first loss in four games played thus far. After securing two victories and a stalemate in the previous three games.

The Army side’s most chances came through pacy forward Samson Kigozi, but Alitho made two massive blocks.

It was a physical game, but neither side struggled to take full control of the game.

Habert Asiimwe’s effort was cleared off the goalline by defender Benard Muwanga as the Purple Sharks kept knocking.

The victory took UPDF to fourth place with seven points to level Wakiso Giants who are third.

Up next, UPDF will take on KCCA at MTN Omondi Stadium on Saturday, October 19, while Wakiso Giants hosts Vipers on Thursday.

Uganda Premier League | Results

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

Derrick Nsibambi was on the scoresheet once again to help the Kasasiro Boys maintain their perfect run.

It was a splendid victory for KCCA, who ended their poor run at Kavumba. They had failed to get maximum points on that ground in the last three meetings.

In the 16th minute, Saidi Mayanja beat his marker on the right flank before he released forward Derrick Nsibambi, but the forward’s effort was saved by goalkeeper Derrick Were.

Ten minutes later, Nsibambi missed a huge opportunity after beating the goalkeeper, Were but the forward’s resultant effort went wide.

At half an hour mark, Nsibambi broke the deadlock. His effort was deflected in the net after going past goalkeeper Were.

Before the start of the second half, the gaffer Abdallah Mubiru introduced Emmanuel Anyama for Nsibambi.

In the 66th minute, defender Musitafa Mujuzi made a massive block to deny Noordin Bunjo from close range.

Shafik Kwikiriza and Haruna Lukwago combined to beat markers, but the latter’s cross went across goal, but Anyama was late.

The victory takes KCCA on top of the log with 10 points while Bright Stars are 13th with two points in four games.

Uganda Premier League | Fixture

Wakiso Giants Football Club will be away from home to take on UPDF in the Uganda Premier League encounter at Bombo Military Grounds on Tuesday.

Wakiso Giants kicked off the campaign with the right momentum, securing seven points out of the possible nine in three games.

The Purple Sharks picked their first victory this season away from home after beating Maroons 3-2 in a tight contest.

Wakiso head coach Steven Bengo believes they have prepared well and have all it takes to secure maximum points in Bombo.

We have had successful training sessions, and my boys are ready to take on UPDF,” the gaffer stated.

“Although we are still implementing our system, you can see significant improvement already.”

“It will not be an easy game, but we have only one option: to play our way to win three points on the day,” he concluded.

Team News

Latest addition Kizito Luwaga will continue to await his debut as he undergoes rehabilitation.

The custodian Henry Mwebe and Rahmat Ssenfuka will miss tomorrow’s game due to fever and injury, respectively.

The rest of the squad will be available for selection.

Game Stats

This will be the 10th meeting between Wakiso Giants and UPDF FC.

Wakiso Giants have secured six victories, lost twice, and drawn once.

Last season, the Purple Sharks comfortably defeated UPDF FC 0-2 on their home turf.

Uganda Premier League | Fixture

KCCA Football Club will take on Bright Stars Football Club in the Uganda Premier League encounter at Kavumba Recreation Ground in Wakiso on Tuesday.

Bright Stars has a chance to secure the maiden victory of the campaign after collecting two points in three games.

On the other hand, KCCA seems to be a well-oiled machine with two victories and a draw in the three opening games of the campaign.

KCCA head coach Abdallah Mubiru has called upon his troops to stage the same character as that which was staged in the game against Kitara.

“The past games are now behind us,” he said before adding; “For now, focus is on the next match, and we want to play well, win, and continue improving in all aspects of the game.”

“The biggest wary is the fatigue as this game has come too early in comparison to time between the other fixtures, but we have tried to work on recovery, and hopefully, we shall be good to go fitness-wise.”

Team News

The Kasasiro Boys will miss the services of forward Etienne Katenga, who lost his father, as well as Julius Poloto, Steven Munguchi, and Usama Arafat, who are injured.

Game Stats

In the 22 previous meetings, KCCA won 13 games, lost three, and shared spoils on six occasions.

Bright Stars are still unbeaten in three home meetings at home against KCCA.

Uganda Premier League side Vipers have confirmed the acquisition of John Luyinda alias as an assistant coach.

The development has been announced via the club’s official website today, Sunday, September 29, 2024.

“We are pleased to announce the addition and return of John Luyinda Ayala as an assistant coach,” the statement partly reads.

Luyinda joins the Venoms to end his short sabbatical after ending his successful reign as Wakiso Giants head coach.

He is expected to beefup the technical bench that is led by Serbian Nikola Kavazovic alongside other coaches such as Fred Muhumuza, Daniel Maale and Jose Esdras Costa Lopez.

The silent but great gaffer will add vast experience to Vipers having previously worked in different coaching roles at Wakiso Giants, KCCA, Police and Vipers.

He equally served Vipers as an assistant coach to Abdallah Mubiru in 2016, but they did not last a lot in office.

In the same spirit, he has worked alongside notable and experienced coaches such as George Best Nsimbe and Mike Hillary Mutebi.

The six-time league champions have started the campaign on a slow notthat hasve won, drawn and lost one apiece. They have managed to collect four points out of the possible nine in three games.

Technical Team – Vipers SC

Uganda Premier League | Results

URA 1-1 Mbarara City
Express 0-0 Maroons

Mbarara City picked a huge point in a 1-1 stalemate against URA in the Uganda Premier League at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo, on Saturday.

Seiri Arigumaho fired the hosts ahead before Moses Aliro restored parity in the one-all stalemate.

Arigumaho thoughtt he had found the opener early under 10 minutes, but the strike was flagged offside.

The forward found the back of the net in the 59th minute. He was quick to guide home a rebound after goalkeeper Derrick Ochan saved Latif Ssekubuge.

Five minutes later, quick footed forward, Moses Aliro netted the ball to restore parity for the Tax Collectors.

In the 73rd minute, Arigumaho once again found the back of the net after being set up by Joseph Akadwanaho, but the effort was flagged offside.

Going forward, Mbarara City will visit URA on Wednesday, October 2, while URA will visit Mbale Heroes three days later.

How Both Teams Lined Up:

URA XI; Derrick Ochan (GK), Enock Walusimbi (C), Faizo Matovu, Joshua Lubwama, Hudu Mulikyi, Norman Namanya, Moses Aliro, Bruno Bunyaga, Joseph Ssemujju, Ivan Ahimbisibwe, Amisi Bwangani

Mbarara City XI; Abdul Kimera (GK), Joseph Akandwanaho (C), Karim Ramathan, Ibrahim Musa, Henry Muyomba, Francis Odongo, Hassan Jurua, Joseph Kafumbe, Latif Ssenkubuge, Seiri Arigumaho, Yusuf Mafabi