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Uganda Premier League | Matchday 29 Fixtures


Is it possible for BUL to win the Uganda Premier League on Tuesday, May 14, 2024?

Yes, it is possible if only BUL win its game against Mbarara City and the three competitors in Kitara, SC Villa and Vipers don’t win.

On the same day, BUL visits Mbarara City, Kitara are set to lock horns with Bright Stars while Vipers are set to take on Busoga United.

For starters, Kakyeka Stadium has hardly been a good hunting ground for BUL and it will be very hard for them to pick up maximum points since only NEC has secured a victory from the unplayable ground.

In the last five outings, BUL has made three draws and suffered two losses from Kakyeka Stadium the home of the Ankole Lions.

At Kavumba Recreational Grounds, Kitara will lock horns with Bright Stars in yet another highly anticipated game.

Kitara will have to improve their backline and avoid the shock they received from Busoga United who led them 2-0 in 16 minutes.

Bright Stars have proven to be giant killers and that was truly witnessed in the fight staged as they held KCCA in a 2-2 draw before losing 1-0 to UPDF in the next game.

In the last three games between the two sides, Kitara has won once while Bright Stars have secured two wins and both have been at home.

At Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku SC Villa meets URA in yet another thrilling game that has been tagged with a highlight of revenge since the Tax Collectors denied the record champions a chance to end their trophy drought last season.

Dusan Stojanovic’s charges’ have no room for error since each point lost literally puts the team at out that title run.

At FUFA Technical Centre, Busoga United hosts Vipers as two teams differ in their dreams and anticipation in the ongoing season.

While Vipers seek to keep their title defense alive, Busoga United are fighting for life in the top tier though the come goal is the arge to collect maximum points on the day.

Elsewhere, relegated UPDF host Maroons while KCCA will take on Wakiso Giants in an encounter that will give the football fraternity a good meal of football.

NEC Football Club secured a 2-1 victory against Express Football cLUB in the Uganda Premier League at Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.

Enoch Ssebagala and Andrew Kaggwa (own goal) were on target to give NEC maximum points on the day.

On-form forward Isaac Wagoina pulled back one for the hosts.

Ssebagala gave the visitors the much-needed early lead in the sixth minute.

Wagoina levelled matters from the 12-yard mark after Marvin Oshaba was tripped in the dangerous area.

The forward took up the challenge and converted from the spot to send his season goal tally to 14 goals.

Ten minutes into the second stanza, the visitors regained their lead after Cromwell Rwothomio’s powerful effort deflected into the back of the net.

Express suffered their 14th defeat of the season and it will be a campaign to forget for the Red Eagles.

The victory takes NEC to fifth position with 48 points while Express lies ninth with 32 points in 28 games.

Milton Karisa was on target as Vipers Sports Club secured a 1-0 victory against Express in the Uganda Premier League at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende on Wednesday.

The game started on a slow pace as none of the two sides threatened but later Vipers pegged Express on the back foot.

Karisa broke the deadlock in the 20th minute with a simple tap in from close range off Yunus Sentamu’s delivery.

Fifteen minutes later, Allan Okello came close to doubling the hosts’ lead with a well-taken freekick but Express custodian Yunus Abubaker made a stunning save.

Ten minutes into the second stanza, Karisa wasted a glorious chance to extend the host’s lead after guiding the ball above the cram with an empty net at his disposal.

In the 63rd minute, Sentamu was brought down in the area and the centre referee awarded the hosts a penalty.

Karim Watambala stepped up for the occasion and failed to convert from the 12-yard mark.

In the dying minutes of the game, Express threw in the kitchen sink as they tried to restore parity but it was all in vain.

The victory guides Vipers to the log summit with 49 points while Express lie ninth on the table with 32 points in 27 games.

Uganda Premier League | Results

SC Villa secured a 3-2 victory against Wakiso Giants in the Uganda Premier League encounter at Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku on Wednesday.

SC Villa fought from two goals down to register maximum points in a tough duel against a resilient Wakiso Giants side.

Ronald Ssekiganda, Umar Lutalo and Regan Mpadde scored for SC Villa while Samson Kigozi and Hassan Ssenyonjo were on target for the visitors.

Ssekiganda nearly gave the hosts the lead in the seventh minute with a powerful curling effort but missed the target by inches.

Charles Lwanga forced Bashir Ssekagya into a fine save to palm away the brilliant finish in the 31st minute.

Kigozi broke the deadlock with five minutes to conclude the first stanza of the game.

Eleven minutes into the second half, Ssenyonjo doubled Wakiso Giants’ lead leaving the hosts’ backline stranded.

Sekiganda pulled back one for the hosts in the 67th minute with a powerful header off Gavin Kizito’s darling delivery from the right flank.

In the 79th minute, Patrick Jonah Kakande was tripped in the dangerous area and the center referee awarded the hosts a penalty.

Lutalo stepped up for the occasion and converted from the spot guiding the ball past Wakiso Giants custodian Ssekagya.

Second-half substitute Mpande scored the winning goal after tapping the ball home from close range in the 86th minute.

The victory sends SC Villa in the third position with 48 points while Wakiso Giants lie 12th with 29 points from 26 games.

Uganda Premier League | Results

KCCA secured a well-deserved 1-0 victory against UPDF in the Uganda Premier League at MTN Omondi Stadium on Tuesday.

Shaban Muhammad scored the only goal as the home side secured maximum points on the day.

Arafat Usama nearly gave the hosts the lead in the second minute after being set up by Shaban but his effort went narrowly wide of the target.

Seven minutes later, Joao Gabriel found the back of the net but the assistant referee flagged the effort offside.

UPDF goalkeeper Richard Anyama made a great save palming away Usama’s curler midway through the first stanza.

In the 39th minute, Shaban was tripped in the dangerous area and the referee awarded the Kasasiro Boys a penalty.

Shaban stepped up and converted from the spot to score his 16th of the 2023/24 campaign.

Before halftime, Saidi Mayanja’s effort rattled off the frame as the hosts nearly doubled their lead.

In the 64th minute, KCCA introduced Emmanuel Wasswa and Julius Poloto for Ashraf Mugume and Gabriel.

It was an emotional time as the club’s captain Poloto returned from a long-term injury.

The victory sends KCCA into fourth place with 45 points while UPDF are 15th with 21 points from 26 games played.

Gaddafi kept their survival hopes alive with a 3-1 victory against Maroons in the Uganda Premier League encounter at the Gaddafi Arena on Tuesday.

Rashid Mpaata broke the deadlock in the fifth minute to give the hosts the much-desired lead.

Fifteen minutes later Abraham Tusubira levelled matters to awaken the visitors’ hope in the game.

Crowd favourite David Bagoole restored Gaddafi’s lead with five minutes to end the game.

At the end of the first half, the hosts held onto a 2-1 lead in a game that could easily go either way.

Coming from the break, the visitors increased the game’s pace as they badly searched for an equaliser.

However, it was Steven Munguchi who extended the host’s lead in the 63rd minute as the Soldier Boys sealed the well-deserved victory.

Gaddafi’s victory takes the club to 22 points in the 14th position while Maroons lie seventh on the log with 39 points.

Uganda Premier League | Fixtures

KCCA will play host UPDF in a Uganda Premier League encounter at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo on Tuesday, May 7.

The Kasasiro Boys have gone seven games without a loss and will be seeking to extend their unbeaten streak to eight games as they face troubled UPDF.

In the pre-match conference, KCCA head coach Abdallah Mubiru revealed how proud he is of his charges for the fight but also added that the club has bigger ambitions.

“I am amused and proud of the work that has been done by everyone at the club to see that we get positive results,” he said.

“We are still far from where we deserve to be but ai believe we shall get there if we keep doing things the right way. The signs are there and the club is supporting the journey,” he added.

“I hope the management of the club will be patient and support us through so that we achieve our target.”

Mubiru also noted that it’s not easy facing a team like UPDF that is fighting to get out of relegation.

“Such teams that are fighting for survival are very tough to face. They will come and throw everything on the ground so we need to be ready and fight back for glory.”

Team News

KCCA will miss the services of the two goalkeepers Derrick Ochan and Anthony Emojong who are injured.

Etienne Katenga, James Mubezi and Haruna Lukwago are also ruled out of today’s clash.

Busoga United steered four points clear of the relegation zone following a 2-1 win over Express Football Club at Muteesa II Stadium in Wankulukuku.

The Jinja-based side scored two first-half goals in the opening ten minutes of the game courtesy of Emmanuel Ajo who was later named Man Of The Match.

Ajo’s brace takes his season tally to seven league goals so far.

Isaac Wagoina halved Express deficit five minutes after the break but the Red Eagles could not add to their tally as Busoga United held on for maximum points.

Busoga United are 13th on the log with 25 points collected from 26 games. They are four points clear of UPDF in the 14th position on the table but have played a game more.

Next up for Busoga are three tough fixtures against title contenders Kitara whom they visit on Saturday, May 11 in Masindi before hosting Vipers and BUL at the Fufa Technical Center in Njeru on Tuesday, May 14 and Saturday, May 18 respectively.

Starting XIs

Express XI: Abdul Kimera (GK) (C), Andrew Kaggwa, Alpha Thierry Ssali, Musa Ssali, Isaac Wagoina, Dauson Mafumu, Yasser Mugerwa, Joshua Musoke, Isa Lumu, Timothy Senfuma, Ashraf Mbazira

Busoga United XI: Salimu Munaku Wekiya (GK) (C), Isaac Isinde, Hassan Kintu, Sharifu Ziraba, Basham Mugwa, Emmanuel Ajo, Musa Kasimba, Isaac Doka, Jeremy Matata, Stephen Odongo, George Dhafa

Uganda Premier League | Results 

Shariph Kimbowa was on the target twice as Wakiso Giants secured a 2-0 victory against Gaddafi in the Uganda Premier League at Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium on Thursday.

The victory returned Wakiso Giants to winning ways after losing twice on the bounce.

Maximum points extended the Purple Sharks eight points away from the relegation zone above Busoga United.

Kenneth Kimera fired the hosts ahead in the third minute after guiding home Kimbowa’s delivery.

Before the end of the first half, Kimbowa was quick to tap home a loose ball after Gaddafi’s custodian fumbled with Samson Kigozi’s powerful effort.

Kimbowa sealed the emphatic victory with a late strike getting to an end of the hosts’ counterattack.

The victory sends Wakiso Giants to 29 points in the 12th position while Gaddafi lies 15th with 19 points.

Uganda Premier League | Results

UPDF edged Bright Stars 1-0 in a Uganda Premier League encounter in Bombo on Thursday evening.

Captain fantastic Benard Muwanga scored the only goal as UPDF secured maximum points on the day.

The victory was timely since it lifted the Army side’s hopes of squeezing out of the relegation zone.

The hosts kicked off with intent seeking an early goal but Bright Stars’ backline responded to the threat.

UPDF couldn’t convert any of the chances created and the first half ended 0-0.

In the 50th minute, Jibril Badru Nsimbe was tripped in the box and UPDF were awarded a penalty.

Muwanga stepped up to the occasion and superbly converted from the 12-yard mark.

Bright Stars came close twice through Noordin Bunjo and Nelson Senkatuka but Richard Anyama’s big gloves kept UPDF in the game.

UPDF lie 14th on the log with 21 points while Bright Stars are 10th with 30 points in 24 games.