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KCCA secured a 2-0 victory against SC Villa in the Uganda Premier League encounter played at Namboole on Wednesday, March 1, 2024.

Usama Arafat’s brace helped the Kasasiro Boys earn maximum points on the emotional return to Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

The sweet victory equally meant that KCCA had sealed a rare double beating SC Villa home and away.

The well-attended match saw both sides have a fair share of possession however the better chances of the game were created by the hosts.

Amidst having two clear chances on the goal Usama and Emmanuel Loki failed to guide the ball into the back of the net from close range.

Charles Lwanga put to waste SC Villa’s best chance as he failed to guide the ball past Anthony Emojong from close range.

Usama broke the deadlock after easily nodding home Herbert Achai’s cross in the 81st minute and the fans erupted into applause and cheers.

Eight minutes later, Usama sealed a personal brace after completing a team attack as SC Villa’s backline was left frustrated and helpless.

KCCA is now sixth on the log with 42 points while SC Villa lies fourth on the log with 45 points in 25 games.

After 45 minutes of thrilling football, KCCA and SC Villa have fired blanks in the Uganda Premier League encounter at Namboole on Wednesday.

The two sides have staged an entertaining as none of the teams is allowed to respect others.

With a fair share of possession, the hosts have so far looked an inch better than SC Villa with Usama Arafat pulling the strings.

SC Villa goalkeeper Braddy Wokorach has been called to action twice thwarting away Usama’s powerful efforts.

On the other hand, Charles Lwanga put to waste SC Villa’s best chance as he failed to guide the ball past Anthony Emojong from close range.

With an electrifying ambiance at Namboole, you can only expect a better show in the second stanza.

BUL secured a hard fought 1-0 victory against Vipers in the Uganda Premier League at Namboole on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.

Jerome Kirya’s first-half strike was enough to earn the Jinja-based side maximum points hence completing a double against Vipers.

Vipers nearly took the lead inside five minutes but Fumador Asiwome’s touch from close range kissed the frame and well outside. BUL goalkeeper Tom Ikara had fumbled with Allan Okello’s effort but the Ghanaian forward went off target from point-blank range.

In the 15th minute, Alex Kitata forced Alfred Mudekereza into a big save as he fully stretched to thwart away the powerful effort.

Midway through the first stanza, Walter Ochora’s bouncing header off the corner kick went inches above the frame as the Jinja side kept growing into the game.

Jerome Kirya fired BUL ahead with an exciting touch off Kitata’s delivery and the stadium erupted in jubilations, chants and celebrations.

Though Vipers tried to respond before the break, BUL’s backline stood tall and firm to keep their lead intact going into the break.

Ten minutes into the second stanza, Vipers made a double change introducing Yunus Sentamu and Marvin Youngman for Asiwome and Frank Katongole.

BUL responded by introducing Martin Aprem for Reagan Kalyowa to bring on fresh legs upfront.

The victory guides BUL on top of the log with 49 points while Vipers remain third with 46 points having played a game less.

Next on the menu, BUL will visit Busoga United on Wednesday, May 8 while Vipers will host Express on the same day.

How they lined up

BUL XI: Tom Ikara (GK), George Kasonko, Ronald Otti, Nicholas Mwere, Walter Ochora, Ibrahim Orit, Jeromy Kirya, Pascal Ngobi, Hillary Onek, Ragan Kalyowa, Alex Kitata

Vipers XI: Alfred Mudekereza, Milton Karisa, Allan Okello, Abubaker Lawal, Hillary Mukundane, Paul Mbowa, Ashraf Mandela, Isa Mubiru, Asiwome Fumador, Frank Katongole, Rogers Torach

After 45 minutes of end-to-end action, BULl leads Vipers 1-0 in the Uganda Premier League match being played at Namboole.

Vipers nearly took the lead inside five minutes but Fumador Asiwome’s touch from close range kissed the frame and well outside.

BUL goalkeeper Tom Ikara fumbled with Allan Okello’s effort but the Ghanaian forward went off target from point-blank range.

In the 15th minute, Alex Kitata forced Alfred Mudekereza into a big save as he fully stretched to thwart away the powerful effort.

Midway through the first stanza, Walter Ochora’s bouncing header off the corner kick went inches above the frame as the Jinja side kept growing into the game.

Jerome Kirya fired BUL ahead with an exciting touch off Kitata’s delivery and the stadium erupted in jubilations, chants and celebrations.

Though Vipers tried to respond before the break, BUL’s backline stood tall and firm to keep their lead intact going into the break.

How they lined up

BUL XI: Tom Ikara (GK), George Kasonko, Ronald Otti, Nicholas Mwere, Walter Ochora, Ibrahim Orit, Jeromy Kirya, Pascal Ngobi, Hillary Onek, Ragan Kalyowa, Alex Kitata

Vipers XI: Alfred Mudekereza, Milton Karisa, Allan Okello, Abubaker Lawal, Hillary Mukundane, Paul Mbowa, Ashraf Mandela, Isa Mubiru, Asiwome Fumador, Frank Katongole, Rogers Torach

Uganda Premier League | Fixture

KCCA seek to return to winning ways in the Uganda Premier League as they take on SC Villa in the Kampala Derby.

The highly anticipated game will be played under the floodlights at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole as one of the test events for the venue to host international matches.

Ahead of the game, Villa goalkeeper Braddy Wokorach has called upon the fans to turn up in high numbers so as to rally behind the boys.

“I call upon our fans to turn up in large numbers so that they rally behind the boys,” Wokorach rallied.

“We know what this game means this season. We have prepared well and now only await action so as to fight for the badge. The target is winning the game and I am confident we shall achieve it,” he added.

In the previous game, Villa ended their three-game winless run with a narrow 1-0 victory against Gaddafi thanks to Patrick Jonah Kakande’s finish.

Villa have always created chances in every game they play but the challenge always arises when it comes to converting the continuous deliveries.

Against KCCA, Villa will have to carry their scoring boots if they are to pick anything positive from the game.

Before the 2-2 stalemate against Bright Stars, KCCA had registered six consecutive victories and they will seek to return to winning ways as they take on their rivals.

In the last five games between the two sides, KCCA have registered three wins while the other two duels have ended in draws.

Uganda Premier League – Fixtures

BUL will take on Vipers in the Uganda Premier League encounter at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.

The two sides will be matching up in a highly anticipated encounter with a title sight as the league takes a final bend.

The winner of the clash will automatically take the top spot of the log since Kitara was held by Mbarara City in a one-all in Masindi.

Vipers come into this game eyeing revenge after losing the first leg 3-2 at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende.

Both sides did not pick a victory in their previous games. BUL fell to NEC in a 1-0 loss while Vipers were held by Maroons in a one-all draw.

BUL assistant coach James Maganda revealed that they have prepared well and will try to go and put up a fight in a game they expect a challenge.

“We have prepared for the game. I know it will be a tough challenge for us but we hope to put up a required in the game,” he added.

“The games are coming in so fast but we have nothing to do about it. We have briefed the boys about what lies ahead and to reach the top you have to manoeuvre through challenges,” he added.

In the last five games between the two sides, Vipers has won twice, BUL has won once and they have shared spoils on two occasions.

Uganda Premier League | Results

Mbrara City hold Kitara in a one-all draw in the Uganda Premier League encounter played at Masindi Municipal Stadium on Tuesday.

Mbarara restored parity late denying the Royals a chance to widens the gap at the top to four points.

Kitara came into the game seeking their maiden victory against rivals Mbarara City however the plan didn’t go as scripted.

Denis Omedi fired the hosts ahead early in the ninth minute with a shot inside the area.

The early goal gave Kitara morale as they pegged Mbarara City on the back foot but failed to double their lead.

With six minutes on the clock, Seiri Arigumaho levelled matters with a fine touch guiding Joseph Akadwanaho’s delivery into the back of the net.

The point leaves Kitara on top of the log 48 points, two clear of BUL and Vipers who play on Wednesday, May 1, 2023.

The Ankole Lions lie 11th on the log with 30 points, 11 safe from the relegation zone.

Uganda Premier League | Fixtures

Kitara will be facing Mbarara City in the Uganda Premier League encounter at Masindi Municipality Stadium on Tuesday.

As the league hits a final bend, Kitara have no room for error since anything that is not a win halts their title chase.

In the pre-match conference, Kitara captain Maxwell Owachgiu expressed readiness and revealed that as a team they are ready to fight for maximum points.

“We are ready for the game against Mbarara City. It’s a derby and we have never won them so we have to work hard,” he stated.

“We held a goalless draw in Kakyeka now they come to Masindi we know it will be a tough game but we have planned for the game and we are ready,” he added.

“It’s been a challenging month with mixed results however we hope to end it on a positive note.”

Head to Head

The two sides played to a goalless draw in a first leg though Mbarara City registered a victory the last time they visited Kitara.

In the last five league games, Kitara has picked two victories, two losses and a draw while Mbarara City has secured one victory, two draws and two losses.

Uganda Premier League | Results

Busoga United secured a 2-1 victory against Wakiso Giants in the Uganda Premier League at FUFA Technical Center, Njeru on Friday.

The victory guided Busoga United out of the relegation zone and kept their chances of survival alive.

Emmanuel Ajo and Basham Mugwa scored Busoga United’s goals while youngster Kenneth Kimora netted Wakiso Giants’ lonely strike.

The hosts took the lead through Ajo in the 16th minute before Kimera levelled matters three minutes later.

It was an end-to-end first stanza that ended 1-1 making the second half even more interesting.

With 10 minutes left on the clock, Mugwa restored Busoga’s lead as the visitors’ backline looked on.

The victory sends Busoga United to the 13th on 21 points, two clear of the red zone.

Wakiso Giants lie 12th on the log with 26 points after 24 games.

Elsewhere, Mbarara City and UPDF fired blanks leaving the Army side stuck in the 15th position with 18 points while Mbarara City are 11th on 29 points.

Uganda Premier League | Results

Patrick Jonah Kakande guided SC Villa in the 1-0 victory against Gaddafi in the Uganda Premier League encounter at Gaddafi Arena on Thursday.

Kakande’s late finish not only gave Villa maximum points but also dragged them back in the title talk as they sit fourth on the log.

Umar Lutalo nearly gave the visitors the lead but Gaddafi’s custodian Andrew Ssekandi thwarted the attempt away.

Hakim Kiwanuka was tripped in the area and the centre referee pointed straight to the spot though Lutalo could not guide the ball past the goalkeeper.

From that point onwards none of the teams found the back of the net as the scoresheet read 0-0 going into the break.

In the second half, the hosts grew in confidence throwing bodies upfront.

Midway through the second period, Gaddafi came so close to taking the lead as Lawrence Kambugu’s effort bounced off the frame.

In the 76th minute, Kakande showed his brilliance as he beat two markers before firing the ball into the corner of the net.

The victory sends Villa fourth on the log with 45 points, two behind log leaders Kitara.

After the loss, Gaddafi lies 13th on the log with 19 points, one above the red zone.

Next on the menu, SC Villa will play KCCA on Wednesday, May 1 while Gaddafi will visit Wakiso Giants the following day.