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Uganda Premier League | Results

Kitara was held by BUL in a goalless draw in the Uganda Premier League match that was played at Masindi Municipality Stadium on Friday evening.

The Royals failed to extend their gap at the summit as they were stopped by second-placed BUL.

Kitara’s custodian Chrispas Kusiima was forced into a save by Ronald Otti from close range in the 17th minute.

BUL’s custodian Joel Mutakubwa kept his side in the game after making a quick run to intercept Paddy Muhumuza’s through pass to Denis Omedi.

Omedi’s touch was too heavy as he tried to tee up Jude Ssemugabi and the hosts put to waste a cut-clear chance in the final minutes of the first stanza.

Eleven minutes into the second stanza, Omedi’s powerful effort went narrowly wide of the frame as the hosts kept knocking.

In the final minutes of the game, both sides made changes but the score remained intact.

Kitara is still on top of the log with 44 points while BUL is second after playing 22 games.

Elsewhere, Wakiso edged NEC in a 1-0 victory in the UPL game that was played at Kabaka Kyabaggu on Friday.

Kenneth Kimera’s goal in the 80th minute was the difference as the home side bagged maximum points.

NEC lies third on the log with 37 points while Wakiso Giants are 11th with 26 points in 22 games.

Uganda Premier League | Fixture

Kitara will be hosting BUL in an epic Uganda Premier League showpiece at Masindi Municipal Stadium on Friday.

The Royals have been in stellar form ascending to the summit of the log with 43 points after playing 21 games.

BUL has suffered a challenging run losing two games on a bounce and they will be out to put an end to the losing streak.

In the pre-match conference, BUL head coach Abbey Kikomeko revealed that they have rectified their mistakes and will soon get back to winning ways.

“The boys are in good shape. We have rectified our mistakes after losing our previous two games against UPDF and SC Villa (respectively),” he stated.

“I think we shall put up a totally different performance in the game. Come rain or sunshine, we shall get the three points in Masindi,” he added.

BUL will miss the services of Douglas Muganga and Mathew Tayo Odong who are injured while they will equally have smiles for the return of defenders Nicholas Mwere and Walter Ochora.

On the other hand, Kitara also welcomed back Frank ‘Zaga’ Tumwesigye and Brian Aheebwa who missed the game against URA.

Uganda Premier League | Results

KCCA extended their impressive run with yet another convincing victory against Busoga United in the Uganda Premier League encounter played on Thursday.

In the game played under the lights at MTN Omondi Stadium, KCCA secured a 4-1 victory in the one-sided encounter.

Saidi Mayanja (brace), Arafat Usama and Filbert Obenchan scored for KCCA while Isaac Isinde pulled back one for the visitors.

KCCA’s skipper Obenchan nodded the hosts ahead as he guided Mayanja’s corner kick into the back of the net.

Mayanja doubled KCCA’s lead with a touch that completed a well-worked team goal though Etienne Katenga set up the agile midfielder.

At halftime, KCCA had a comfortable 2-0 lead and it looked like a game done on the day.

Mayanja completed a personal brace with a simple touch to convert Usama’s cutback five minutes into the second half.

Usama extended the hosts lead to four. The quick forward’s high press paid off as he forced Busoga’s backline into an error before he slotted the ball home.

Isinde later found Busoga United’s consolation after KCCA failed to clear their lines.

The victory sends KCCA into the seventh position on the log with 32 points while Busoga United are 14th with 17 points.

Next on the menu, KCCA will be on the road to face Gaddafi on Friday, April 5 while Busoga will host SC Villa two days later.

Uganda Premier League – Fixture

KCCA FC will host Busoga United in the Uganda Premier League at the MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo on Thursday, March 27, 2024.

Previously, KCCA secured a 1-0 victory against rivals Vipers and they will be looking forward to building from that going forward.

In a pre-match conference, KCCA head coach Abdallah Mubiru revealed that they will be looking forward to maintaining the momentum earlier gathered from the previous games.

“We are targeting to build momentum we had gathered. We are looking forward to getting positive results against a side I can call a bogey side to us,” he stated.

“They have always been stubborn to us but we are trying to manage and I hope we can handle it well. We can never be excited about the past but rather mind how we shall manage the game best,” he added.

KCCA has had four players attached to the two national teams that have been in action and the gaffer noted that it’s always challenging to pick a team in such a situation since you can hardly tell how fit and ready players are.

“It’s always a challenging moment to manage a team coming from an International Break because we have a number of players that have been away with the national sides. However, we are glad that none of them returned injured and so we shall be managing their fitness levels.”

“Good enough we have no player injured. So everyone is ready for selection and it’s upon us to come up with a good group that will help us gather maximum points,” he concluded.

KCCA will miss the services of Joel Serunjogi due to the accumulation of bookings, though the gaffer sounded so confident noting the team has many players and they will find a fitting replacement.

The hosts lie eighth on the log with 29 points while Busoga are 14th on the log with 17 games after playing 20 games. 

The Uganda Premier League secretariat has rescheduled the fixture between SC Villa and Vipers.

The game between the two teams was supposed to be played earlier however SC Villa had four players on the national team.

According to the communication from the secretariat, the game will be played on Tuesday, April 9 at Muteesa II Stadium in Wankulukuku.

In the first leg encounter, the two teams shared spoils in a one-all stalemate in a game played at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende.

Last season, SC Villa staged a stunning show as they beat Vipers in a narrow 1-0 victory at Wankulukuku.

Since both teams are still in the title chase, the game will offer a thrilling ambience and whoever wins will have an edge in the trophy hunt.

On the same Matchday (23), Express will take on URA on Saturday, April 6 while BUL will be hosting Wakiso Giants on the same day.

Later on, SC Villa will be on the road to play Busoga United as NEC hosts Kitara on Thursday, April 4.

A day later, Vipers will host UPDF in a night fiesta, Maroons will be away to Mbarara as Gaddafi takes on KCCA. 

Uganda Premier League | Results

KCCA secured a 1-0 victory against Vipers in the Uganda Premier League encounter played at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende on Friday.

Mustafa Kizza’s late goal was the difference between the two sides as the Kasasiro Boys registered maximum points on the day.

It was a very close contest from the first minute until the last minute of the game as both sides shared a fair share of possession.

Vipers’ title chase faced yet another stall after falling to rivals in front of a fully packed stadium.

The hosts suffered a big blow after Yunus Sentamu was stretched off the field before he was replaced by Mohamed Salem Ekbad in the 20th minute.

Five minutes later, Fazil Tumwine got Vipers’ first clear chance but only nodded the ball straight into Anthony Emojong’s gloves.

With five minutes left to conclude the first stanza, Emojong made a full stretch to palm away Allan Okello’s flick for a corner kick.

In the 57th minute, Filbert Obenchan made a goal-line clearance denying Fazil Tumwine who had nicked the ball beyond Emojong.

In added time the ball bounced off Siraje Sentamu’s hand and the centre referee awarded the visitors a penalty.

Kizza stepped up and converted from the spot sending Komakech the wrong way.

Vipers are fifth on the log with 35 points in 19 games while KCCA are eighth with 29 points after playing a game more.

Uganda Premier League – Fixture

KCCA lock horns with rivals Vipers at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende in a highly anticipated Uganda Premier League encounter on Friday.

In the reverse fixture, KCCA secured a well-deserved 3-1 victory in the exciting game which was played in front of a huge crowd at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo.

In the pre-match conference held at Lugogo today, Mubiru revealed that the team has prepared well and is very prepared to take on Vipers in their yard.

“It’s another important game to us as a club and I know what the fans expect tomorrow however I would like to share that the team has prepared well and the players are ready to give the best,” he stated.

“As a club, we have a target of improving after each and every game. We want to improve in the way we manage the game and how we express ourselves,” he added.

KCCA will face a big slow since they will miss the services of their lead striker Muhammad Shaban however, the gaffer underlined that the team has able replacements.

“Yes we are going to miss Shaban (Muhammad) but we shall not morn or lament over that. We have able replacements and am sure whoever is given the chance will represent the team accordingly.

“We are now looking at what lies ahead, whatever happened is behind because we are ready to break whatever happened and outcompete the opponent in their own park.”

At the moment, Vipers are fourth on the log with 35 points in 18 games while KCCA are placed 10th with 26 points having played a game more.

Head to Head – Last 5 Meetings

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Uganda Premier League | Results

Kitara continued with its impressive home form as they secured a well-deserved 3-0 victory against 10-man URA in the Uganda Premier League at Masindi Municipality Stadium on Thursday.

This becomes the 13th victory of the campaign where they have only lost four games and shared spoils on as many occasions.

Two minutes into the game, URA had a chance to take the lead through Norman Namanya who was set up by James Begisa but his touch went wide of the frame.

Denis Omedi placed the hosts in the lead after four minutes with a simple touch into an empty net. Omedi stretched his goal-scoring tally to 11 after being set up by Kabon Living.

In the 19th minute, Lubwama nearly levelled matters as he looked for the top right corner but the effort went narrowly wide. This was after Namanya was fouled by Ramathan Dudu at the edge of the box.

With eight minutes to play in the first period, Jude Ssemugabi doubled the Royals’ lead with a header off Paul Mucureezi’s darling corner kick.

URA had yet another chance to grab a consolation in the 41st minute but Begisa failed to place the ball on the target after making a great turn in the area. 

At the start of the second stanza, David Obua introduced Joseph Ssemujju, Ivan Ahimbisibwe and goalkeeper James Alitho for Laban Tibiita, Vianne Ssekajugo and Omedwa.

In the 56th minute, second-half substitute Ahimbisibwe was sent off the field of play after being shown a straight card due to an Elbow onto Paddy Muhumuza’s face.

In added time, Kabon put the icing on the cake with a chip past custodian Alitho as the hosts got the third goal on the day.

The victory glues Kitara on top of the log with 43 points while URA is seventh with 31 points after playing 21 games in the ongoing campaign.

Uganda Premier League – Results

Wakiso Giants edged Express Football Club in a 3-2 victory in the Uganda Premier League at Muteesa II Stadium in Wankulukuku on Wednesday evening.

It was a great response by the Purple Sharks who returned to winning ways after a humiliating 4-0 loss to Vipers at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende over the weekend.

Kenneth Kimera placed the visitors in the driving seat with a simple finish in the 10th minute after being set up by Sharif Kimbowa in a well-crafted team attack.

Samson Andrew Kigozi doubled Wakiso Giants’ lead with yet another easy effort steps away from goal in the 30th minute. Kigozi connected with Hassan Ssenyonjo’s delivery before he guided the ball through a forest of Express legs.

Three minutes later, Kimbowa nodded home magnificently as he beat his marker to power before putting a strong touch to Kimera’s chilly cross.

In the 35th minute, Abubaker Mbowa made a triple change as he introduced Kevin Ssekimbega, Eddy Ssebandeke and Yassar Mugerwa for Andrew Kaggwa, Marvin Oshaba and Musa Ssali.

Before the first half ended, Express pulled back one through Joshua Musoke who scored from a follow-up after Isaac Wagoina’s earlier effort was blocked.

Two minutes into the second half, Wagoina attempted one from a long-range but his powerful effort failed to get on target.

Four minutes past the hour mark, Isma Kawawulo stepped up for a freekick in a promising area but his attempt went way over the bar.

With four minutes to play, Mugerwa found himself in the right place at the perfect time before he tapped home into an empty after Joseph Lubega blocked the earlier effort.

The victory takes Wakiso Giants to the 12th position with 23 points while Express sit eighth on the log with 29 points after playing 21 games in the ongoing campaign.

Next on the menu, Wakiso Giants will be hosting NEC on Friday, March 29 while Express will be away from home to Maroons a day earlier.

UPL | Wednesday Fixtures

Express will be hosting Wakiso Giants in the Uganda Premier League at Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku on Wednesday, March 13, 2024.

The game avails gaffer Abubaker Mbowa a chance to pick his maiden victory since he took over the managerial office at the club.

Ahead of the game, Mbowa told the press that tomorrow’s duel is a do-or-die since his troops have no room for error.

“Tomorrow we are playing a game against Wakiso Giants and I think we have to win that game because we lost my first match in charge against SC Villa at Wankuluku” he stated.

“We shall be the hosts to Wakiso Giants and so it is a must-win and a do-or-die for my second game in charge. The players are ready and some of those that were injured are back in the team,” he added.

It has been a tough second round for the Wankulukuku-based side. In the five games played thus far, they have lost thrice, drawn once and won once.

In their last league encounter, they fell to rivals SC Villa in a narrow 1-0 victory as the backline went to sleep allowing Charles Lwanga to convert from an open shot.

However, the story cuts across to the Wakiso Giants’ who recently fell to Vipers in a 4-0 loss in a game they decided to host at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende.

In the first leg, the two sides played to a goalless draw bringing a clean slate in this game to see who will take the bragging right.