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Uganda Premier League | Result

Police secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Kitara in the Uganda Premier League encounter on Thursday.

Augustine Kacancu scored the all-but-important goal as the Cops secured maximum points away from home.

It was joy and smiles for Police, who had secured their maiden victory of the 2024-25 campaign, while on the other hand, it was stress and tough faces for Kitara, who lost the third straight game.

Police’s Kacancu broke the deadlock in the 29th minute with a volley past Kitara goalkeeper Jamil Kiyimba.

Isaac Ogwang’s freekick was parried away by Kiyimba, but Kacancu guided the ball into the back of the net off a rebound.

In the 35th minute, Brian James Obedi thought he had doubled the visitors’ lead, but the assistant referee Elizabeth Nassolo flagged it offside.

In the second half, Kitara made several changes to try and create chances in the tight game, but Police stood tall.

Before the end of the game, Patrick Kaddu nearly found the leveller, but his touch off Lutalo’s delivery went narrowly wide.

The victory takes Police to the seventh position with six points while Kitara falls to the 11th place with only three points after four games.

After the international break, Kitara will face off against Mbarara City in the ‘Western Uganda’ derby on Friday, October 18.

On the other hand, Police will face off against Express at Kavumba Recreation Ground, Wakiso, on Sunday, October 20.

Uganda Premier League | Fixture

NEC will be aiming to maintain their perfect run in the Uganda Premier League as we get into matchday four of the 2024-25 campaign.

NEC is set to lock horns with Express in the highly anticipated encounter at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo, on Thursday.

NEC has kicked off with three straight victories into the campaign, putting them in a great position to contend for the title.

NEC head Hussein Mbalangu opened the lid, revealing that it’s not by mistake that they are in such a position.

“It’s not by mistake that we (NEC) are in this position. We had a great pre-season but also recruited quite well,” Mbalangu said.

“Express is a good team, but we are determined to play against them. So, we have to multiply our effort if we are to pick a positive result,” he added.

On the other hand, Express has managed to collect four points in three games of the season.

Having a balanced head-to-head, the Red Eagles will feel motivated going into the highly anticipated game.

Head to Head

The two sides have met twice, and each team has won away from home.

Uganda Premier League | Fixture

Kitara will be aiming to return to winning ways in the Uganda Premier League encounter against Police at Royal Park, Hoima, on Thursday.

Kitara, who are addressed as title contenders, have started the league on a slow note, winning once and losing twice.

Kitara head coach Brian Ssenyondo admitted that they have not been at their best in the previous games but motivated to turn around the tide.

” We come into this game off disappointing results, but we picked some lessons which we hope to carry into the next game and try to overturn the deficit we suffered against NEC,” Ssenyondo stated.

“Going forward, we want to build on that and bounce back with a satisfying performance. We know our opponents will also come motivated, but we have been working on our defence and finishing and expect a better game this time round.”

“Also, the title chase is not over after these two losses. We are still working towards our target this season. We are making steady progress and believe our objectives are still attainable,” he promised.

On the other hand, Police have made three draws in as many games played.

They pose a great threat to Kitara, who will be playing their second game at their new home.

Head to head

In the last five meetings, Police has had the lion’s share in the fixture with two wins, two draws, and a loss.

Team News

For Police, Gerald Ogweti returns after serving his red card suspension but left back Allan Bukenya who was sent off against Bright Stars will start his suspension.

Youngster Rayan Kizito is with Uganda Hippos while Reagan Matege suffered a collision in Masaza game.

Rogers Mugisha and Erick Muber will miss the game due to an adductor and illness.

On the other hand, Solomon Okwalinga, Jasper Aheebwa, and Dudu Ramadhan.

Uganda Premier League | Results

Mbarara City secured a well-deserved 2-0 victory against BUL in the Uganda Premier League at Lugazi Stadium on Wednesday.

Seri Arigumaho scored a brace as the Ankole Lions registered their maiden victory of the 2024-25 league campaign.

It’s not looking good for BUL who have now lost two games on a bounce after being held in two draws.

On-form forward, Arigumaho broke the deadlock in the 40th minute with a powerful shot that pierced the ball through a forest of legs.

Returning for the second half, Reagan Kalyowa and Ibrahim Mugulusi came on to replace Martin Aprem and George Kasonko.

Ten minutes into the second half, Mugulusi came close as his free bounced off the frame as Mbarara custodian Abdul Kimera stuck on his feet.

On top of the hour mark, Arigumaho doubled the visitors’ lead with a simple touch from close range after BUL failed to stop Mbarara’s counterattack.

In the 72nd minute, second-half substitute Yafesi Mubiru failed to make contact with a darling delivery from Mugulusi on the left flank.

The victory takes Mbarara City to the sixth position with five points while BUL is 15th with two points after four games.

Up next, Mbarara City will face off against Kitara on Friday, September 18, while BUL will be away against URA on the same day.

Forward Sadat Happy Anaku has completed his move to Uganda Premier League side KCCA FC.

The pacy forward joins KCCA on a season-long deal that will keep him at the club until the end of the 2024-25 campaign.

Anaku returns to a club that he left in August 2022. At that moment, he joined the Scottish professional football side, Dundee United.

On his return, the forward admitted that he is so happy to be back at KCCA.

“I feel so happy to be back to KCCA FC where it all started. I am eager to compete with my mates to help the club achieve its objectives,” he stated.

“I love the fact that when I came back here, I found several familiar faces in the dressing room, and this place simply feels like home,” he added.

“I am thankful to the club board, management, and Head Coach for having granted me this opportunity to return to KCCA FC, and I can not wait to get started again.”

But his stay at Dundee was short-lived since he did not get enough playing time due to recurring injuries.

Anaku joined KCCA in 2016 while he was still a student at Kibuli Secondary School. He played for the junior side until 2019.

For the time he has spent at the MTN Omondi Stadium, he has scored 83 goals in 52 games for the junior side and 22 goals in 67 games for the senior side.

Uganda Premier League | Results

UPDF secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Wakiso Giants in the Uganda Premier League clash at Bombo Barracks on Tuesday.

Samuel Ssekamatte fired home a penalty to inspire the Army side to a victory.

Ssekamatte held his nerves before superbly converting from the 12-yard mark, sending the goalkeeper James Alitho the wrong way.

The ball went off Musa Ssegujja’s hand as he tried to clear Christopher Kawagu’s delivery.

It was the Wakiso Giants’ first loss in four games played thus far. After securing two victories and a stalemate in the previous three games.

The Army side’s most chances came through pacy forward Samson Kigozi, but Alitho made two massive blocks.

It was a physical game, but neither side struggled to take full control of the game.

Habert Asiimwe’s effort was cleared off the goalline by defender Benard Muwanga as the Purple Sharks kept knocking.

The victory took UPDF to fourth place with seven points to level Wakiso Giants who are third.

Up next, UPDF will take on KCCA at MTN Omondi Stadium on Saturday, October 19, while Wakiso Giants hosts Vipers on Thursday.

Uganda Premier League | Results

KCCA secured a 1-0 victory against Bright Stars in the Uganda Premier League encounter at Kavumba Recreation Ground on Tuesday.

Derrick Nsibambi was on the scoresheet once again to help the Kasasiro Boys maintain their perfect run.

It was a splendid victory for KCCA, who ended their poor run at Kavumba. They had failed to get maximum points on that ground in the last three meetings.

In the 16th minute, Saidi Mayanja beat his marker on the right flank before he released forward Derrick Nsibambi, but the forward’s effort was saved by goalkeeper Derrick Were.

Ten minutes later, Nsibambi missed a huge opportunity after beating the goalkeeper, Were but the forward’s resultant effort went wide.

At half an hour mark, Nsibambi broke the deadlock. His effort was deflected in the net after going past goalkeeper Were.

Before the start of the second half, the gaffer Abdallah Mubiru introduced Emmanuel Anyama for Nsibambi.

In the 66th minute, defender Musitafa Mujuzi made a massive block to deny Noordin Bunjo from close range.

Shafik Kwikiriza and Haruna Lukwago combined to beat markers, but the latter’s cross went across goal, but Anyama was late.

The victory takes KCCA on top of the log with 10 points while Bright Stars are 13th with two points in four games.

Uganda Premier League | Fixture

Wakiso Giants Football Club will be away from home to take on UPDF in the Uganda Premier League encounter at Bombo Military Grounds on Tuesday.

Wakiso Giants kicked off the campaign with the right momentum, securing seven points out of the possible nine in three games.

The Purple Sharks picked their first victory this season away from home after beating Maroons 3-2 in a tight contest.

Wakiso head coach Steven Bengo believes they have prepared well and have all it takes to secure maximum points in Bombo.

We have had successful training sessions, and my boys are ready to take on UPDF,” the gaffer stated.

“Although we are still implementing our system, you can see significant improvement already.”

“It will not be an easy game, but we have only one option: to play our way to win three points on the day,” he concluded.

Team News

Latest addition Kizito Luwaga will continue to await his debut as he undergoes rehabilitation.

The custodian Henry Mwebe and Rahmat Ssenfuka will miss tomorrow’s game due to fever and injury, respectively.

The rest of the squad will be available for selection.

Game Stats

This will be the 10th meeting between Wakiso Giants and UPDF FC.

Wakiso Giants have secured six victories, lost twice, and drawn once.

Last season, the Purple Sharks comfortably defeated UPDF FC 0-2 on their home turf.

Uganda Premier League side Vipers have confirmed the acquisition of John Luyinda alias as an assistant coach.

The development has been announced via the club’s official website today, Sunday, September 29, 2024.

“We are pleased to announce the addition and return of John Luyinda Ayala as an assistant coach,” the statement partly reads.

Luyinda joins the Venoms to end his short sabbatical after ending his successful reign as Wakiso Giants head coach.

He is expected to beefup the technical bench that is led by Serbian Nikola Kavazovic alongside other coaches such as Fred Muhumuza, Daniel Maale and Jose Esdras Costa Lopez.

The silent but great gaffer will add vast experience to Vipers having previously worked in different coaching roles at Wakiso Giants, KCCA, Police and Vipers.

He equally served Vipers as an assistant coach to Abdallah Mubiru in 2016, but they did not last a lot in office.

In the same spirit, he has worked alongside notable and experienced coaches such as George Best Nsimbe and Mike Hillary Mutebi.

The six-time league champions have started the campaign on a slow notthat hasve won, drawn and lost one apiece. They have managed to collect four points out of the possible nine in three games.

Technical Team – Vipers SC

Uganda Premier League | Results

KCCA secured a well-deserved 2-0 victory against Mbale Heroes in the Uganda Premier League encounter at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo on Friday.

In a game played under the floodlights, KCCA came out of the kiln alive after humbling the Royals in front of a loud crowd.

James Mubezi picked Nsibambi in the ninth minute, but his header was planted wide as the hosts kept knocking on the door.

Two minutes later, attacking midfielder Mayanja drew first blood with a powerful hit to give the hosts the lead.

It was a sweet and solo run from Shafik Kwikiriza, who beat several bodies before setting up Mayanja on the right flank.

Nsibambi doubled KCCA’s lead with an easy tap-in after rounding off Kitara’s goalkeeper Chrispas Kusiima.

The custodian miscued his kick, and it ended up in Nsibambi’s path, who made no mistake steps away from the goal line.

In the 58th minute, Bright Anukani’s effort outside the box rattled off the frame before it was cleared away for a corner kick.

Kitara got two freekicks in great positions, but they poorly handled them, thus not picking anything out of the attacks.

In the dying minutes, Kwikiriza cut inside on different occasions but failed to guide his efforts on target.

The victory takes KCCA on seven points in three games while Kitara remains on three points in as many games played off the season.