Uganda Premier League | Results

• KCCA 2-0 Kitara
• Wakiso Giants 1-0 Mbale Heroes

KCCA secured a well-deserved 2-0 victory against Mbale Heroes in the Uganda Premier League encounter at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo on Friday.

In a game played under the floodlights, KCCA came out of the kiln alive after humbling the Royals in front of a loud crowd.

James Mubezi picked Nsibambi in the ninth minute, but his header was planted wide as the hosts kept knocking on the door.

Two minutes later, attacking midfielder Mayanja drew first blood with a powerful hit to give the hosts the lead.

It was a sweet and solo run from Shafik Kwikiriza, who beat several bodies before setting up Mayanja on the right flank.

Nsibambi doubled KCCA’s lead with an easy tap-in after rounding off Kitara’s goalkeeper Chrispas Kusiima.

The custodian miscued his kick, and it ended up in Nsibambi’s path, who made no mistake steps away from the goal line.

In the 58th minute, Bright Anukani’s effort outside the box rattled off the frame before it was cleared away for a corner kick.

Kitara got two freekicks in great positions, but they poorly handled them, thus not picking anything out of the attacks.

In the dying minutes, Kwikiriza cut inside on different occasions but failed to guide his efforts on target.

The victory takes KCCA on seven points in three games while Kitara remains on three points in as many games played off the season.

Uganda Premier League | Result

Wakiso Giants 1-0 Mbale Heroes

Wakiso Giants secured a 1-0 victory against Mbale Heroes in the Uganda Premier League at Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium on Friday.

Habert Asiimwe broke the deadlock in the 17th minute after being set up by Marvin Oshaba to place Wakiso Giants in the driving seat.

A minute later, the visitors nearly restored matters through Shafiq Muzanyi after Faisal Wabyoona’s defence-splitting pass, but the forward was flagged offside.

Goalkeeper James Alitho miscued his kick that nearly cost the hosts, but the ball sailed out for a corner kick in Mbale Heroes’ favour.

As the first stanza came to an end, the Purple Sharks nearly doubled their lead through David Bagooole, but his effort at the edge of the box was massively blocked by defender Samson Kasozi.

In the second half, Mbale Heroes greatly improved pegging the hosts on the back foot but failed to guide the ball into the net.

New signings Assimwe and goalkeeper James Alitho staged a great show, thus securing maximum points.

It was the Purple Sharks’ second victory of the ongoing campaign after the 3-2 win against Maroons on matchday two.

On the other hand, Mbale Heroes suffered the second loss of the campaign, hence remaining on three points in three games.

Wakiso Giants go to seven points in the second position on the log. They are two points behind log leaders NEC.

Wakiso Giants will return to action on Tuesday, October 1, away to UPDF, while Mbale Heroes will host URA four days later.

Uganda Premier League | Fixture

• KCCA vs Kitara – 7 PM

KCCA will lock horns with Kitara in the Uganda Premier League at MTN Omondi Stadium on Friday evening.

The stage has been set up ahead of the highly anticipated encounter. Both camps stocked flames ahead of the game that will be played under floodlights.

KCCA head coach believes that Kitara is not a big side but rather just a side on form.

“I insist, my earlier statement was very clear, but only those not conversant with Ugandan football maybe failed to understand it,” the gaffer reaffirmed.

“They are a good team playing well and winning matches at the moment, but they are not a big team yet,” he added.

“Will they get big? I do not know what the future holds because we have seen teams like Victoria University come up, win a trophy, and later disappear.”

“We know who the big teams are, and that can not change overnight, but I am happy with the competition they have brought because it’s good for the game.”

Team News

For KCCA, Gabriel Joao, Kiza Arafat Usama, Poloto Julius, and Steven Munguchi will all miss the match.

On the other hand, Jasper Aheebwa, Solomon Okwalinga will equally miss the game due to a muscle and hamstring injury, respectively.

Game Stats

In the last four league meetings, each side has won twice, thus creating an internal rivalry.

Denis Omedi has scored in each of the last four matches against the Kasasiro Boys.

Uganda Premier League | Fixture

• Wakiso Giants vs Mbale Heroes
• KCCA vs Kitara

Wakiso Giants are set to take on Mbale Heroes in the Uganda Premier League at Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium on Friday evening.

Wakiso Giants has so far collected four points in the two league games played thus far.

The Purple Sharks started with a one-all draw against Bright Stars before they secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory against Maroons on matchday two.

Wakiso Giants head coach Steven Bengo underlined that he wants his troops to utilise the home advantage to claim maximum points against Mbale Heroes.

“I’m aware Mbale Heroes is motivated by their recent win against SC Villa,” he stated.

“We are solely focused on improving with each game and achieving positive results,” he added

“We have tried to spare time and work towards minimizing mistakes, avoiding conceding, and ensuring we score goals to secure the win.”

Bengo’s side will rely on Herbert Asiimwe and Marvin Oshaba, who have sofar scored two goals each in the two games played so far.

On the other hand, Richard Malinga will rally his troops to stage a similar fight as that shown in the game they managed to beat SC Villa at home.

Uganda Premier League | Results

• SC Villa 2-1 BUL
• Lugazi 0-0 Vipers

SC Villa registered a 2-1 victory against BUL in the Uganda Premier League encounter at Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku, on Thursday.

Ronald Ssekiganda and Hakim Kiwanuka scored the much-needed goals for the hosts before Dickson Matama pulled back one for the visitors.

SC Villa captain Ssekiganda nodded home Kiwanuka’s delivery in the 18th minute to set the tone for the highly anticipated encounter.

It was a one-way traffic as the hosts kept on the front foot seeking to double their lead. However, BUL’s backline stood tall, trailing by one into the halftime.

Kiwanuka extended Villa’s lead two minutes into the second stanza with a great volley, leaving BUL custodian Joel Mutakubwa totally beaten.

Matama pulled back one in the 64th minute after the hosts failed to clear the ball from the area.

The victory takes SC Villa to six points in three games following the 4-2 win against Mbarara City in the match day one victory.

On matchday four, SC Villa will face Vipers at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende, on Saturday, October 5 while BUL will host Mbarara City three days earlier.

Uganda Premier League | Results

• Lugazi 0-0 SC Villa
• SC Villa 2-1 BUL

Lugazi have held Vipers in a 0-0 draw in the Uganda Premier League encounter at Lugazi Stadium, Najjembe, on Thursday.

It was a disappointing show from Vipers as they failed to find the back of the net against the newly promoted side.

Sharif Saaka and Sam Semugugu got cut clear chances to give the home side the lead but failed to convert inside the area.

With five minutes to end the first stanza, Allan Okello’s low drive went inches wide of the frame after Lugazi lost possession in front of the 16-yard mark.

Coming into the second stanza, Vipers made several changes but still was far from impressing, just like it was in the first half.

Despite efforts from either side to break the deadlock, none found the breakthrough, thus sharing spoils on the day.

The point leaves Vipers in the fourth position while Lugazi remains at the bottom of the log with one point in three games.

Up next, Vipers will host SC Villa on Saturday, October 6, while Lugazi will visit Maroons the following day.

NEC head coach Hussein Mbalangu has called upon his troops to remain consistent after a thrilling start to the 2024-25 Uganda Premier League campaign.

NEC secured a 1-0 victory against UPDF following well deserved wins against Vipers and NEC on match day one and two.

“I am very proud of what we are doing as a team and you can see the effort of every player,” Mbalangu revealed.

“Whatever we have done so far is according to plan because last season we were playing well but lacked consistency in the results,” he added,

“So this time round we are trying to improve that aspect of recording a series of victories which was impossible last year where we used to win one the later draw or lose.”

“It is good to enjoy the moment that we are winning games but we have to continue with that mentality and that is how you improve as team going forward,” he concluded.

The Lugogo-based side has greatly improved its squad creating the deserving depth that allows the technical team go for different dimensions of the game.

After finishing sixth in the previous season, NEC believe that they have all it takes to try and go all the way for the title.

They will return to action on Thursday, October as they visit Express at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo as they seek to keep their winning streak alive.

Uganda Premier League | Fixture

• Police vs Bright Stars – 4 PM
• NEC vs UPDF – 7 PM

Police and Bright Stars lock horns in the Uganda Premier League at Kavumba Recreation Ground in Wakiso on Tuesday.

The two sides will be out seeking to get off the mark after failing to reach the mark in the two league games played thus far.

The Cops have picked two barren draws against BUL and Mbarara City while Bright Stars were held by Wakiso Giants in a 1-1 draw before falling to URA in a 1-0 loss.

Police head coach Peter Mugerwa has admitted that they lacked the spark in front of the goal, though he added that they have worked on it to improve.

“In the past two games, we have done well in the other areas but failed to score,” Mugerwa noted.

“Against BUL, one of the most in-form sides, we held them despite playing over 65 minutes with a man less and also away to Mbarara,” he added.

“This week, our preparations have centred around working on the final third and hope to get the goals against Bright Stars.”

In the same breath, Bright Stars head coach Joseph Mutyaba expects a tough challenge from the Cops.

“Police are a tough side to break down, but if we convert the chances we create, then we shall win,” he stated.

Team News

The Cops will miss the services of Gerald Ogweti, who is still serving his red card suspension.

For Bright Stars, Cleophus Fiat and David Kizza returned to training but will need late fitness tests to be part of today’s clash.

Game Stats

Police have not lost a game at home in the last 15 league games.

Bright Stars are winless in the last 18 league games.

In the last 18 league meetings between the two sides, Police has won five games, lost three, and shared spoils on 10 occasions.

Uganda Premier League | Fixture

• NEC vs UPDF – 7 PM
• Police vs Bright Stars – 4 PM

NEC is set to host UPDF in the Uganda Premier League at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo, on Tuesday evening.

NEC aim to keep their winning streak alive so that they keep afloat the league log.

Following the 3-1 and 2-1 victories against Vipers and Kitara, respectively, NEC has grown confident and hardly wants to place a foot wrong.

NEC head coach Hussein Mbalangu expects his troops to carry on the same momentum against the Army side.

“The past wins have energised us, and we want to carry the same momentum against UPDF,” Mbalangu stated.

“We want to win and maintain the good start we have had. We have not won the two previous games by mistake rather, we planned for it,” he added.

On the other hand, UPDF has equally had a decent start to the campaign managing to collect four points from two games.

The Army side started the league with a one-all draw against Maroons before they secured a 1-0 victory against Lugazi.

Team News

NEC is likely to miss the services of Joseph Dhata, who still lacks a playing license.

In the same spirit, Paul Mucureezi and Shamir Kimwero will not be part of the match day squad due to injuries.

Game Stats

The two sides have met twice, NEC has won once, and they have shared spoils twice.

Uganda Premier League | Results

• Mbale Heroes 1-0 SC Villa

Mbale Heroes secured a 1-0 victory against SC Villa in the Uganda Premier League at Mbale Municipal Stadium on Sunday evening.

Cosia Waiswa’s goal was enough to register maximum points for the hosts who were having a league encounter in Mbale for the first time in 18 years.

With five minutes left on the clock, Waiswa curled home a perfect freekick past goalkeeper Jeans Braddy Wokorach before the stadium erupted in joy.

It was a perfect reception for the league action in Mbale as numbers turned up to witness the sweet and historic occasion.

The sweet victory came on day two after they (Mbale Heroes) fell 1-2 against Express at Hamz Stadium in Kampala.

SC Villa returns to action on Thursday, September 26, against BUL, while Mbale Heroes are set to visit Wakiso Giants a day after.

How they lined up

Mbale Heroes XI: Delton Oyo (G.K), Abulul Malik Bironse (Captain), Faisal Wabyoona, Samson Kasozi, Isaac Ofoyrwoth, Bashir Oni, Hakiramu Shafiq Muzanyi, David Kakeeto, Davis Ssekajja, Jeremy Matata, Hassan Kato

SC Villa XI: Braddy Wokorach (G.K), Ronald Ssekiganda (Captain), Edward Masembe, Aslam Semakula, Tonny Atukunda, David Owori, Hakim Kiwanuka, Patrick Jonah Kakande, Elvis Ngonde, Francis Onekalit, Arnold Odong