• CAF Confederation Cup | Fixture
• Saturday, September 30, 2023
• KCCA FC vs. Abu Salim

KCCA Football Club will require a miracle to overturn Abu Salem SC’s first-leg victory.

The two sides will meet at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende in a decisive return leg to decide who gets into the CAF Confederation Cup group stage.

The Libya outfit comes to the duel with a 3-1 first-leg advantage which puts the Kasasiro Boys in the chasing park.

However, KCCA gaffer Sergio Traguil is confident it can be overturned.

“We still have a chance to go to the group stages. We need the right mentality so that we can overturn the score,” Sergio said during a pre-match press conference.

“We have worked very well in the past [few] days. I think the boys are ready for the game and we shall not allow our opponent to hurt us like it was in Tunisia,” he added.

For KCCA to go further, they will need to start early to provide the needed momentum and also glue up their backline not letting in any goal so that they go further.

“We want to start right away and score one, two, or three goals if it’s possible. The boys know what lies ahead of them and I am confident they will take responsibility.”

The Portuguese gaffer believes his side got in shock by the proceedings and some of the players failed to handle pressure, something they have talked about now.

“We were badly punished because we lacked composure. In the first leg, we made silly mistakes and made it easy for them. I think most of the young boys failed to handle pressure but this time we’ve briefed them and they seemed confident.”

It’s not been a good time for the Lugogo-based side having lost two successive games but a victory today will get back their season on course.

Uganda Premier League | Saturday Results

• BUL FC 1-0 KCCA FC
• Express FC 0-0 Mbarara City
• Wakiso Giants 1-1 Bright Stars

BUL FC edged KCCA in a 1-0 victory in the Uganda Premier League at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru on Saturday evening.

KCCA FC nearly took the lead in the seventh minute, Silva Cungulo was in the right position for a rebound but his effort went wide.

Derrick Ochan made a stunning to block Alex Kitata’s effort from close range.

At half an hour mark, BUL goalkeeper Tom Ikara denied Ashraf Mugume in a reflex save. Mugume was set up by Joel Sserujongi in an emphatic pass but the goalkeeper cleared his lines.

Gui Cungolo found the KCCA’s best chance in the first stanza but only witnessed his well-weighted effort go narrowly wide of the frame.

Eight minutes into the second stanza, BUL defender Walter Ochora intentionally held the ball and KCCA FC were awarded a free kick in a great position. Gui stepped up but curled it an inch above the frame.

In the 77^th minute, Nicholas Mwere was in the right position to powerfully head a well-taken freekick into the net to break the deadlock. 

The victory takes BUL FC to six points in two games played in the ongoing 2023/23 Uganda Premier League.

The loss to KCCA FC means the Kasasiro Boys have no point this season having missed match day one due to their continental engagement.

BUL FC will return to action on Sunday, October 1 as they visit Arua Hill SC at Paridi Stadium, Adjumani while KCCA will miss the UPL matchday three since they will be taking on Abu Salim in the CAF Confederation Cup return leg of the final preliminary round.

How they lined up

BUL FC XI: Tom Ikara (GK), George Kasanko, Nicholas Mwere, Walter Ochora, Lawrence Tezikya, Jeromy Kirya, Pascal Ngobi, Hillary Onek, Regan Kalyowa, Alex Kitata, Benon Tahomera

KCCA FC XI: Derrick Ochan (GK), Julius Poloto, Silva Cungulo, Peter Magambo, Herbert Achayi, Ashraf Mugume, Abubaker Mayanja, Joel Sserujongi, Kizza Arafat Usama, Haruna Lukwago, Filbert Obenchan

Uganda Premier League side KCCA FC has unveiled South Sudanese forward Emmanuel Loki.

Loki joins the Lugogo-based side from Soltilo Bright Stars where he had spent three years.

The Kasasiro Boys awarded the Budo SS graduate a two-year employment contract that will keep him at the MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo until 2025.

The announcement was made via the club’s official website on Friday, September 22 afternoon.

“I am delighted to have joined KCCA FC, one of the biggest clubs in Africa,” Loki was quoted by the club’s website.

“I am looking forward to the challenge of playing in various competitions and helping the club to achieve its goals. I am confident that I can make a positive contribution to the team,” he added.

Loki becomes the latest addition to KCCA FC after the arrival of left-back Kizza Mustafa.

The other signings of KCCA FC in the recently closed transfer window are Joel Sserunjogi, Brazilians; Joao Gabriel, Vinicius Michael, and Angolans; Bruno Adilson Mfulu, Emilson Gonzaga, Cungulo Da Silva and Etienne Katenga.

A brief about Loki

• Name: Emmanuel Peter Loki
• Position: Forward
• Date of Birth: 14/11/2000
• Former Clubs: Bright Stars FC

Uganda Cranes left back Mustafa Kizza has returned to KCCA Football Club for the third stint.

Kizza has been rewarded with a two-year employment contract that will keep him at the club until 2025.

He will don his favorite and signature shirt 12 which was earlier allocated to youngster Alex Yiga who has since moved abroad for trials.

In his maiden interview with the club, Kizza revealed that it’s his target to help the club go back to its glory days.

“I want to help the club to return to its glory days. The club is intent on achieving its objectives this year and I can not wait to get started with the lads,” he was quoted by the club’s official website.

“I feel happy to return home. I am happy that we made this happen. I thank the Coach, management, and everybody who has made this happen. This was a very easy decision for me to make,” he added.

Third stint at Lugogo

Kizza joined the club’s academy in 2015 and he graduated to the senior side in 2016. As part of the development scheme, he was sent on loan to Maroons where he proved he was ready for the big stage.

In January 2017, he was recalled by KCCA and the management awarded his a three-year and half-employment contract before going pro. 

In the middle of the 2022/23 season, Kizza returned to Lugogo for the second stint on a six-month short-term deal before he left in July this year.

On Thursday, September 21, he made a deadline transfer deal returning to Lugogo sealing the third return of the roving left back to Lugogo.

Uganda Cranes left-back Mustafa Kizza has been unveiled at KCCA FC as their latest addition.

Reports earlier indicated that Kizza was moving to Vipers SC but the former Kibuli SS graduate made a late and dramatic switch.

In a well-crafted video, Kizza expressed his loyalty and love for the Lugogo-based side.

“Amidst the wanderlust that filled my lust, there was always one truth,” the left-back started.

“No matter how far we roam, there is no place like home. For home after all is where my heart belongs,” he added.

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The announcement comes hours after their arch-rivals, Vipers had announced KCCA FC graduate Allan Okello in a deal that left many wowed.

Kizza left the club in June after concluding a six-month deal where he failed to live up to expectations.

KCCA will play their first game in the league against BUL FC at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru on Saturday, September 23.

KCCA FC head coach Sergio Traguil is confident that his team still has a chance to go through even after losing to Abu Salim in the CAF Confederation Cup.

It was a tough evening for the Lugogo-based side as they fell 3-1 to Libya’s side at Stade Rades, Tunisia on Sunday evening.

In the post-match conference, the Portuguese gaffer revealed how the clash is not done and things can change in the second leg.

“It is very possible to change the things at home. It’s not yet over and we are still positive about qualifying for the group stages,” Sergio told the press.

“We started the game very nervous and we made some silly mistakes that we were not supposed to do. We were also held because of lack of competition this team is having competition more than us,” he added.

The visitors scored in the 24th and 34th minutes giving them a two-goal advantage going into the break.

“We did not play our football, especially in the first 20 minutes. The inexperience cost us a lot and I can tell you about the goals. We defended poorly and we were punished.”

“There were three moments that we need to watch again. I didn’t see anything special with this team. I am not undermining them but we made their work easier.”

“They got their chances and took them away, I think we could have done far better. We have to play better in the second leg.”

“The goal we scored here was very important and it can decide which side goes through,” he concluded.

The second goal for Abu Salim came in the 71st minute before Abubaker Mayanja scored to pull back one for the visitors.

The two sides will meet on Saturday, September 30th to tell who goes into the CAF Confederation Cup groups.

CAF Confederation Cup | Results
Sunday, September 17, 2023

• Abu Salim 3-1 KCCA FC

KCCA FC suffered a 3-1 loss to Libya’s Abu Salim in the CAF Confederation Cup in Tunisia on Sunday.

The Lugogo-based side finds themselves in big trouble after a huge loss which means they will have to work hard in the reverse leg if they are to go further.

The hosts took the lead in the 24th minute before they doubled ten minutes later from the spot kick.

After 45 minutes the Kasasiro Boys were trailing by two at Stade Rades.

Later in the 71st minute, Abu Salim found the third to compound KCCA’s misery.

Five minutes later Abu Mayanja pulled back one for the visitors.

In the final minutes of the game, defender Mustafa Mujuzi received marching orders and KCCA finished the game with 10 men.

The sides will meet again on Saturday, September 30, 2023, to decide who makes it to the group stages.

KCCA XI: Derrick Ochan (Gk), Bruno Adilson, Mustafa Mujuzi, Emilson Gozanga, Herbert Achayi, Faisal Wabyoona, Saidi Mayanja, Gui, Arafat Usama, Etiene Katenga, Shaban Muhammad.

• CAF Confederation Cup | Fixture
• Sunday, September 17, 2023
• Abu Salim vs. KCCA FC

Uganda Premier League side KCCA Football Club is determined to rewrite its glory story in the continent.

After eliminating Vipers SC, Ugandans will keep their hopes in the Kasasiro Boys to ensure they are represented at the grand stage.

KCCA FC finished second on the log to reach the tournament, but the National Champions Vipers took a double, letting the other ticket go to the Lugogo-based side.

While addressing a press conference, the Portuguese tactician Sergio Traguil expressed readiness for their game against Libya’s Abu Salam in the second preliminary round.

“We have prepared well, the lads are very motivated and we shall do whatever it takes to reach the group stages,” he told the press.

“We are the only hope of continental football for Uganda at the moment. We are ready and fully motivated to take on the assignment,” he added.

Sergio’s troops finished third in the just concluded FUFA Super 8 after flashing lots of hope but the gaffer revealed a number of lessons were picked going forward.

KCCA last played in the CAF Confederation Cup group stages in 2017 before they went into the Champions League a year later.

Former KCCA Football Club player and coach Jackson Mayanja is one of the latest additions to the new board.

Mayanja is arguably one of the finest talents to have donned the KCCA jersey and being on the governing body of the club is a great honour to the legend.

The other notable addition is Paul Mugabe who replaces Makindye Municipality Mayor Ali Kasirye Mulyanyama.

Mulyanyama’s exit is reported to be a result of his conflict with Kampala City Mayor Elias Lukwago.

In a statement released by KCCA FC, the club confirmed they have a nine-member governing body that was appointed last week.

“In its (KCCA) sitting of 31st August 2023, under minute No. KCCA/17/73/2023, the authority council approved the aforesaid save for the Vice Chairperson Aggrey Ashaba, who has been referred back to the Authority for scrutiny,” a communication from the Lord Mayor read.

The position of Vice Chairperson will remain vacant till talks between the authority and Ashaba come to an end.

The board will be led by Engineer Andrew Sserujongi Mukiibi who replaces Martin Ssekajja.

According to Sserunjogi, he has three priorities under his tenure. He yearns to complete the stadium, increase the fanbase, and also attract higher club sponsorships.

The new KCCA FC board members are;

1. Eng. Sserunjogi Andrew Mukiibi – Chairperson
2. His Worship Paul Mugambe – Mayoral Representative
3. Hon. Jeremiah Keeya Mwanje – Authority Councilor
4. Hon. Nusifa Nakato – Authority Councillor
5. Mr. Peter Kibazo – Fans’ Representative
6. Mr. Ivan Kiirya – KCCA Treasury/Accountant
7. Mr. Tom Lwanga – Club Legend
8. Mr. Jackson Mayanja – Club Legend
9. Mr. Joseph Kirimanyi – KCCA Auditor

After the completion of FUFA Super 8, KCCA Football Club finished third after edging rivals SC Villa in a 3-2 victory.

During the post match presser, KCCA FC head coach Sergio Traguil revealed thats it’s early to draw conclusions but rather support and be patient with the boys.

“It takes time to change a number of things more so if they are used but they are getting better day by day and it’s crucial we stick to the plan.

“If I wanted to just win games then I would just put two strikers kick the ball and run after it. It would be too easy for me but it’s not for me. I want to win and with quality. However, that takes time,” Traguil said.

The Portugues gaffer stressed the need to plan for what lies ahead since it matters most to the club and its faithful.

“The most important thing is to have the boys ready for the things that are coming ahead. We have the Super Cup ahead of us, the CAF Confederation group stages and also preparing for the league.

“We still have a task of preparing the boys in different systems. We should always have a plan B and Part C from A. Being KCCA, we need to think about winning but every competition will have only one winner.”

Sergio revealed that it’s a bit frustrating that they failed to win FUFA Super 8 but now the main target will be winning the League title.

“It’s a bit frustrating that we finished third but we shall keep preparing for the things ahead. The main target is winning the league. We have changed the mentality, methodology and system so it will take time,“ he concluded.

KCCA will be taking on Vipers SC in the FUFA Super Cup before the start of the 2023/24 season.