Uganda Premier League | Results

• URA 2-0 NEC
• UPDF 1-1 Gaddafi

David Obua’s post era kicked off with a 2-0 victory as URA beat NEC in the Uganda Premier League encounter played at Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium, Wakisha.

Ivan Ahimbisibwe scored a brace as the Tax Collectors secured a victory to end the poor run of three straight losses.

Ahimbisibwe placed URA in the lead in the seventh minute with a powerful effort from a tight angle. The hunter got his name on the scoresheet after his return from suspension.

At half an hour mark, the Tax Collectors were awarded a free kick in a great area after Joseph Semujju was fouled but the resultant effort yielded nothing.

At the start of the second stanza, NEC made a double change introducing Ramos Asiimwe and Ibrahim Thembo for Ibrahim Kiyemba and Gadaffi Wahab.

Ahimbisibwe doubled URA’s lead two minutes after the break to keep the hosts in a comfortable driving seat.

In the 70th minute, Vianne Ssekajjugo replaced Ssemujju as the Tax Collectors introduced fresh legs in the final third.

The victory lifts the Tax Collectors to the eighth position with 34 points while NEC are fifth 40 points in 24 games.

NEC will return to action on Wednesday April 24 as they take on BUL while URA take on Busoga United on Wednesday, May 1.

Uganda Premier League side URA FC will host their remaining home games at Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium in Wakiso.

The development was confirmed via the club’s official website today Friday, April 12, 2024.

The change in venue signifies a new chapter as URA prepares for its next league chapter as they take on NEC FC on Tuesday, April 16.

For starters, URA was hosting their league games at Metha Stadium, Lugazi before the management of the place asked the club to seek homage elsewhere.

They later moved to MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo where they played Vipers SC before later moving to Wakisha.

The Tax Collectors will now embark on collecting as many points as possible in the remaining league games so as to improve their position on the log.

URA lies ninth on the log with 31 points in 23 games. 

Patrick Jonah Kakande expressed his disappointment after failing to convert a glorious chance that fell to him in the final minutes of the goalless stalemate between SC Villa and Vipers.

In the 78th minute, Abasi Kyeyune went through a forest of bodies on the right flank before setting up Kakande who instead skied the ball above the frame with the goal at his mercy.

In the post-match conference, Kakande revealed that he would go back and think about the moment and find out how best he could have handled the situation.

“My decision was so poor but I will go back and think about the moment so that I see how best to handle myself in such a situation,” he started.

“We shall keep our heads high. We are still in the race, we shall keep fighting till the last day. We shall keep correcting our mistakes as we also better on the positives to win our next games,” he added.

Villa lie fourth on the log with 41 points after playing 22 games in the ongoing campaign.

They will return to action on Sunday, April 21 as they take on Bright Stars at Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.

• Uganda Premier League | Result
• SC Villa 0-0 Vipers SC

SC Villa and Vipers settled for a goalless draw in the Uganda Premier League encounter played at Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku on Tuesday evening.

Both sides had a chance to extend closer to the log summit. In case of a victory, Viper would be a point behind Kitara while Villa would be two points short of the summit.

Instead, each side picked a point, sticking in the third and fourth places respectively.

Shortly after the final whistle, Vipers captain Milton Karisa revealed that they will keep believing because there are many more games ahead.

“We shall keep believing because we still have to play a number of games before the end of the season,” Karisa started.

“We faced a good team today and I think picking a point means we did something positive. I will let you know that we got a number of chances but we were unlucky that none of them was converted,” he added.

Vipers will play log leaders Kitara in their next league encounter on Friday, April 19. It will be thrilling because the two sides will earlier face off on Sunday, April 13 in the Uganda Cup.

Nevertheless, Karisa believes if they correct their mistakes and prepare well, they can go all the way and claim maximum points against Kitara.

“We shall go back and organise. Our focus now switches to the next game. I think if we correct our mistakes then we can secure maximum points.”

• Uganda Premier League | Result
• SC Villa 0-0 Vipers SC

SC Villa and Vipers SC played to a goalless draw in the Uganda Premier League encounter at Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku on Tuesday.

Umar Lutalo nearly gave the hosts the lead in the 10th minute but his curling effort went straight to the hands of Vipers goalkeeper Jack Komakech.

Vipers best chances fell to Milton Karisa and Bright Anukani but the duo was not lethal enough infront of goal.

In the last minute of first half, Villa claimed a penalty when Frank Katongole got into contact with Lutalo but the centre referee waved play on.

At the start of the second half, Diego Hamisi Semugera replaced Arnold Odongo who locked uncomfortable while walking to the dressing room.

Charles Lwanga’s volley was saved by Komakech before Rogers Torach blocked Hakim Kiwanuka’s rebound from close range.

At top of the hour, Richard Wasswa made a double change introducing Yunus Sentamu and Fazil Tumwine for Anukani and Kambale.

Sentamu missed a sitter as he failed to make proper contact with Karisa’s delivery in the 78th minute.

Braddy Wokorach made a double save to deny Tumwine in the final minutes of the game.

Vipers remained third on the log with 42 points while SC Villa is forth with a point less.

How they lined up

SC Villa XI: Jean Braddy Wokorach (GK), Kenneth Semakula, Arnold Odong, Joseph Kafumbe, Umar Lutalo, Hakim Kiwanuka, Gavin Mugweri, Ronald Ssekiganda, Charles Lwanga, Cyrus Kibande, Patrick Kakande

Vipers SC XI: Jack Komakeck (GK), Milton Karisa, Allan Okello, Bright Anukani, Hillary Mukundane, Paul Mboowa, Eric Kambale, Isa Mubiru, Grant Matsiko, Frank Katongole, Rogers Torach

• Uganda Premier League | Fixture
• SC Villa vs Vipers – 4 PM

SC Villa and Vipers SC will lock horns in a Uganda Premier League encounter that is set to take place at Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku on Tuesday.

Amidst a switch in managers, Vipers seek to keep their winning streak to keep pressure on the log leaders.

In the pre-match conference, Vipers interim head coach Richard Wasswa revealed that they expect a tough challenge but are equally ready to fight for points.

“We expect a tough challenge but hope the hard work that we shall put on the pitch will give us an edge,” he stated.

“We have prepared well and all the players are in a good healthy state. We hope for the best going to Wankulukuku because we are going to fight for the points since it will be a tough game,” he added.

“Since we are nearing the end of the campaign. There is no hard game because each point matters. We have tried to rectify our mistakes and I hope the boys will give their best so that we can gather maximum points.”

Vipers’ fanbase will hope that the sacking of Livingstone Mbabazi hardly affects the team’s preparation ahead of the big game.

Villa will miss the services of youngsters Hakim Mutebi, Simon Mukisa, and Junior Niwamanya but they will be boosted by the return of Hamis Diego Semugera and Gavin Kizito.

Vipers lie third on the log with 41 points while Villa are fourth with a point less.

Uganda Premier League side Vipers have parted ways with head coach Livingstone Mbabazi.

The development was confirmed via the club’s official website on Monday, April 8, 2024.

“We (Vipers) announce today that the decision has been taken to part company with our head coach Livingstone Mbabazi,” the statement partly reads.

According to the club’s website, Mbabazi will be replaced by Richard Wasswa who will take over the role as interim head coach until the end of the season.

Wasswa will be deputised by Esdras Costa, Fred Muhumuza, Richard Kasule, and Ali Kimera (goal-keeping coach).

Vipers lie third on the log with 43 points. They will return to action on Tuesday, April 9 as they take on SC Villa at Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.

Vipers has announced Fred Muhumuza as the latest addition to their coaching set-up.

The development was made via Vipers’ website on Sunday, April 7, 2024.

“Vipers Sports Club have appointed tactician Fred Muhumuza to the technical team as an assistant coach,” the statement partly reads.

According to the website, Muhumuza joins the Kitende-based side as an assistant coach to bolster the coaching staff as the team battles to defend their double.

The gaffer will return to the dugout after his last coaching assignment at URA FC before being replaced by Uganda Cranes legend David Obua.

He holds a CAF B Coaching Licence having started his managerial work at St Leo’s Kyegobe before handling Tooro Province in the FUFA Drum.

During his playing time, Muhumuza played for record league champions SC Villa as well as now-defunct Victors FC.

Vipers lie third on the log with 40 points and they will be returning to action on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, as they take on SC Villa.

Express regained their winning touch with a narrow 1-0 victory against URA in the Uganda Premier League at Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku on Saturday.

In the post-match interview, Express goalkeeper Yunus Abubaker revealed that the victory was attained due to a spirited fight from the boys.

“I am so happy for the victory against URA. We had lost three games earlier but as players we put together our effort and fought for a victory,” he said.

“It’s been a team effort and am glad we won the game. Express is a big team so we can not lose more than three games in a row. I am also glad that I managed to be given the man of the match award,” he added.

“The improvement in the team has been a result of hard work and consistency. Though I appreciate the coach for trusting me and giving me a chance to represent the mighty club.”

The custodian walked into the starting line up replacing Abdul Kimera who staged a poor show in the previous game as they lost to Maroons 2-0.

With a thrilling performance against URA, Yunus made for himself a case proving that he has what it takes to stand in between the sticks for Express in the coming games.

Express had earlier lost three games in a row but that was put to an end with a narrow 1-0 win against URA in the Uganda Premier League on Saturday.

In the game played at Muteesa II Stadium, Express was inspired by Isaac Wagoina to secure maximum points in the duel against the Tax Collectors.

Express gaffer Baker Mbowa says he hopes they can build from that victory and win many more games ahead starting with the next duel.

“I am glad that we won the match (against URA) but hopefully I know we shall improve,” Mbowa said.

“We have to do better in the coming games so we look forward to taking on BUL in our next game. I know the boys will be ready and we shall put up a great fight,” he added.

“In that game, we shall even have a larger squad because many of the players in the sick bay will have recovered.”

Express lies eighth on the log with 32 points in 23 games. They will return to action on Saturday, April 20 last they take on BUL at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru.