Uganda Premier League | Results

• KCCA 1-0 URA

KCCA registered a well-deserved 1-0 victory URA FC on match day one of the 2024-25 Uganda Premier League campaign.

In the game played at the MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo under the floodlights as the hosts claimed maximum points on the day.

In the 12th minute, Moses Aliro was quick to give the Tax Collectors the opener, but custodian Mutwalibu Mugolofa rushed off the line to make a big save.

Four minutes later, KCCA came so close with a powerful header, but URA custodian Derrick Ochan was quick to thwart away the effort.

Godfrey Sekibengo twisted and turned defender Musitafa Mujuzi before he pulled off a strong shot, though the effort went inches above the frame in the 20th minute.

Saidi Mayanja broke the deadlock with a belter at half an hour.

Despite a great fight staged up by the Tax Collectors, they went to bed and were punished right away.

With seven minutes to play, custodian Mugolofa pulled off a stunning save to deny Norman Namanya, whose powerful strike travelled from a distance.

Derrick Nsibambi thought he had doubled the hosts’ lead, but the assistant referee flagged the finish offside.

The victory gave the Kasasiro Boys a perfect start, unlike the sorrow witnessed in the previous edition.

How they lined up

KCCA XI: Mutwalibu Mugolofa (GK), Filbert Obenchan, Musitafa Mujuzi, Hassan Muhamud, Saidi Mayanja, Sharifu Ssengendo, Derrick Nsibambi, Etienne Katenga, Bright Anukani, Joel Sserunjogi, James Mubezi

URA FC: Derrick Ochan (GK), Joshua Lubwama, James Begisa, Enock Walusimbi, Amisi Bagwani, Moses Aliro, Ivan Ahimbisibwe, Shariph Kimbowa, Ibrahim Wamannah, Godfrey Sekibengo, Norman Namanya

Uganda Premier League side Express has confirmed the signing of left-back Mustafa Kizza in the ongoing transfer window.

The former KCCA FC roving left-back put pen on a one-year employment contract.

Kizza is known for his balance in defensive and attacking abilities that have made him exceptional in the specific position.

The defender’s arrival is expected to strengthen Express’ roaster who are preparing to start life at their new home Hamz Stadium in Nakivubo.

Kizza recently left his boyhood club KCCA FC before he was linked to several clubs but he decided to join the Red Eagles.

He becomes Express’ second signing following the arrival Saidi Kyeyune who switched from the Tax Collectors.

The Red Eagles will kick-start the 2024-25 campaign against Mbale Heroes on Saturday at Nakivubo.

Uganda Premier League side Maroons FC has confirmed 12 new players in the ongoing transfer window ahead of the start of the league.

The Luzira based side has recruited 12 new Prison Wardens as the league is set to get under way on Friday, September 13.

The list of 12 players bares goalkeeper Simon Tamale who left the side a season ago to play for Rayon Sport in Rwanda.

Still in the goalkeeping department, Maroons has bolstered the squad with Hassan Matovu while Amir Nalugoda has been retained from the previous season.

Apollo Kagogwe is expected to strengthen the side’s backline while Jamal Ssemwogerere comes in as a defensive midfielder.

Former Bright Stars and UPDF forward Muwadda Mwajje joins the club to add onto the squad’s depth after playing in the league for quite a while.

Ivan Asaba is expected to revive his stunted career after being given a chance to play at the Luzira-based side.

In the same breath, Ibrahim Dada, Rogers Kiwanuka, Brian Omirambe and Ivan Mayanja are expected to ignite the flames upfront.

Maroons will kick start their 2024/25 season journey in the home tie against UPDF in Luzira on Sunday, September 15.   

Uganda Premier League side KCCA FC is set to celebrate the KCCA FC Day today themed ‘Ekiri e Lugogo’.

The highly anticipated celebrations will be held at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo, on Tuesday, September 10, 2024.

The day will feature several events, such as unveiling the 2024/25 squad as well as the squad.

But before that, there will be a game between KCCA Legends and Uganda Cranes Ex internationals as the club rolls back memory lane.

KCCA CEO Anishar Shahir Muhoozi has emphasised that the event is meant to connect with the club’s fans.

“The event is meant for the club to connect with its fans and supporters,” she stated.

“We want to give our fans and supporters a chance to come together and celebrate the club ahead of the 2024-25 season,” she added.

“The friendly match between our legends and ex-internationals are opportunities where we seek to renew the memories of the yesteryears.”

The event will be free of charge for all the club’s fans and well wishers.

FUFA Juniors League Final | Result

• KCCA Soccer Academy 0-1 BUL Junior Team

BUL Junior Team registered a hard fought 1-0 victory against KCCA Soccer Academy in the FUFA Juniors League Final at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo on Sunday.

Okello scored BUL’s only goal as the Jinja based side clinched a trophy on the evening.

It was a jovial moment for the BUL fraternity as they followed the path of the senior team that had earlier lifted the FUFA Super 8 title.

It was an even game for the first 15 minutes as both sides preferred to start on the back foot as they grew into the game.

Pacy forward, Okello broke the deadlock in the 26th minute as they ascended into the driving seat.

Eight minutes later, KCCA made their first change as they introduced Thomas Ogema for Felix Obama.

With three minutes to conclude the first stanza, Ismael Fahad gave put to waste a glorious chance to level matters as he nodded the ball straight to the custodian’s palms.

Despite KCCA’s strong fight in the second stanza, theJinja-basedd side held on to take the bragging sides.

How they lined up:

KCCA XI: Ashraf Lukyamuzi (GK), Felix Obama, Pius Oyirwoth, Christopher Lubuuka, Patrick Sserunjoji, Amos Wabwire, Ismail Fahad, Brian Ijara, Gatbel Yian, Baker Musharaf

BUL FC: Rashid Wanjala (Gk), Reagan Budali, Denis Kyamanya, Yasin Masambo, Isima Malinzi, Eria Lubega, Richard Okello, Isa Sadala, Hakim Magoya, Gift Fred Mutalya, Ivan Maturu

Uganda Premier League side URA has extended the employment contract of promising right-back Justin Opiro.

Opiro has signed a three-year employment contract that will keep him at the club until the year 2027.

The event was confirmed via the club’s official website in the ongoing transfer window.

“Highly promising youthful right back Justin Opiro has renewed his contract at the club for an additional three years,” the statement reads.

Opiro’s football journey started at Good Soccer Academy in Northern Uganda.

He later moved to Bright Valley Primary School in Wagaddu before joining Kibuli Secondary School.

At the time, he became KCCA Junior Team captain before completing his advanced level at St Mary’s Kitende SS.

While at Kitende, the right back attained the USSSA National title and East Africa Football Championship.

Notably, he has represented Uganda with the Uganda Cubs (U-17) and Uganda Hippos (U-20).

Uganda Premier League newcomers, Lugazi FC, have strengthened their defensive line with the acquisition of versatile defender Rogers Atube.

The club confirmed the signing on their official website.

Atube joins Lugazi on a two-year contract from KCCA FC, a move that will keep him at the club until 2025.

The versatile defender had a successful stint with KCCA since joining in 2022 from Lugazi’s second-tier side.

Before his time at KCCA, Atube gained valuable experience playing for Ndejje University, Gulu United, and Football for Good Academy.

His addition to Lugazi’s squad is a significant boost as the club prepares for their inaugural season in the top flight.

With Atube now part of their ranks, Lugazi FC has completed nine signings so far, demonstrating their commitment to building a competitive team for the upcoming campaign.

Busoga United FC has gotten new leadership after being legally handed over to the community of Busoga with immediate effect.

The interesting confirmation was made through the FUFA official website on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.

“FUFA’s vision to create community clubs as a solution to rally fans to support club football has started being realised as the ownership of Busoga United has been legally handed over to the community,” the statement partly reads.

The decision was given a green light by the Patron of the club, His Royal Highness, the Kyabazinga of Busoga William Wilberforce Kadumbula Nadiope V.

The Kyabazinga and the FUFA President Moses Magogo held a successful meeting at Igenge Palace on Friday, August 16, 2024.

Following the meeting, FUFA was mandated to name the transition executive committee to run the club.

On Tuesday, September 3, the executive committee named Hajji Abubaker Walubi as the chairperson and Diana Hope Nyago as Vice President.

Daniel Gulere has been named the Chief Executive Officer to run the day-to-day operations of the club as it fights to return to the top tier.

Uganda Premier League side KCCA has confirmed the signing of experienced forward Derrick Nsibambi in the ongoing transfer window.

Nsibambi put pen to a two-year employment contract that will keep him at the club until July of 2026.

The goal poacher returns to the club that brought him to the big scene from 2014 to 2018.

He believes that he is back home and is excited to get started again after completing the transfer.

“I’m happy to be back home where it all started. I know this club through and through, and I know what it means to the fans. I can’t wait to get started again,” he shared.

Nsibambi left KCCA in 2018, and he has played for different clubs across the continent in countries like Egypt, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Oman.

His return seeks to feel the big void created by the departure of Muhammad Shaban, who joined Al Hilal Beghanzi in Libya.

Nsibambi will compete for a starting berth in the striking position with Abubaker Mayanja and Emmanuel Anyama.

Reigning FUFA Super 8 champions BUL Football Club has already set the league title as their target as we head into the new season.

This comes after, BUL edged Vipers 6-5 on penalties after firing blanks in normal time at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo on Sunday.

The oil manufacturers went into the books of record as the first club to win the trophy back-to-back.

After the match, BUL head coach Abbey Kikomeko expressed great enthusiasm ahead of the upcoming season.

“Now that we have taken the trophy, it has motivated us very well. We expect a good start to the season,” he said.

“The tournament has prepared us very well because we’ve played harder teams, so I think by the time we begin the season, we’ll be very prepared,” he added.

“Last season, we finished second; definitely, there’s nothing else apart from the trophy. We are targeting the league trophy, nothing else.”

In the previous season, BUL finished second with 56 points, one behind champions SC Villa. Kikomeko believes extra determination can see them eventually lift the title.