Uganda Premier League | Result

• Gaddafi 3-2 Express

Gaddafi secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory against Express in the Uganda Premier League encounter at Gaddafi Arena on Wednesday evening.

Frank Mulimi and David Bagoole (brace) scored for Gaddafi as they registered a sweet victory while Marvin Oshaba netted twice for Express as they fell fighting.

Mulimi gave the hosts an early lead in the second minute after converting from the 12-yard mark.

Quick-footed forward Oshaba scored twice as Express went into the break ahead with a slim 2-1 lead.

Bagoole restored parity for the hosts in the 78th minute before he scored the winning goal in the last minute of the game.

The victory takes Gaddafi to the 14th position on the log with 25 points while Express lie 10th with 32 points.

For now, the relegation battle just got more interesting since three teams (Busoga United, Gaddafi and UPDF) have a chance to remain in the top tier or stick in the red zone.

The last match of the 2023/24 campaign will not only have the teams at the top on pressure but also those on the bottom of the log.

Kitara suffered yet another setback in the title chase after losing 1-0 to Bright Stars in the Uganda Premier League encounter at Kavumba Recreation Ground on Tuesday.

Shafick Kakande scored the all-important lonely strike as Bright Stars once again spoilt the party for Kitara and their travelling fans.

Kitara came into the game lying third on the log but the loss sends them to the fifth position with one game left to conclude the ongoing campaign.

After the final whistle, Kitara head coach Brian Ssenyondo said even after the lost they are still within the season target of finishing in the top five.

“The good thing is, we still want to remain in our season target of finishing in the top five,” the gaffer stated.

“We did not play to our expectations and Bright Stars were the better side all throughout the game. We failed to handle the game and well I do not know why. We are going back to prepare for our final game,” he added.

On the other hand, Bright Stars gaffer Joseph Mutyaba was happy with how his charges played showing the much-needed character.

“We played very well and the players were up to the task. We knew Kitara would put pressure but we tried to stop them and it worked,” he said.

“In the final minutes of the game, we did not want to give them a chance since we knew they would hurt us and I am happy we won the game.”

Next on the menu, Kitara will face Gaddafi while Bright Stars will be away to URA on the final day of the campaign.

SC Villa captain Kenneth Semakula scored the winning goal as Jogoo secured a 2-1 victory against URA in the Uganda Premier League encounter at Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.

The league record champions SC Villa need a win against NEC on the last day of the season to be declared champions of the 2023-24 campaign.

Semakula has asked everyone attached to the club to turn up on the final day as they throw everything on the line to fight for maximum points on the day.

“I call upon the players and fans to turn up in our last match of the season as we fight for glory” he noted.

“We shall go to that game with a different game plan. Since it’s the last game of the season, we believe to offer the best to see that we lift the league trophy,” he added.

URA got the lead through Bruno Bunyaga in the 80th minute before Umar Lutalo levelled matters two minutes later.

Semakula scored a stunner in the 87th minute to turn Wankulukuku into a party scene and the Jogoo celebrated the sweet victory.

The skipper dedicated the victory to the teammates and the fans noting it was a collective effort to achieve the bragging rights on the day.

“I thank the technical team and my fellow players for the victory against URA. We had a game plan but also knew how much we needed the game. It’s one game to go for us to achieve our dream.”

SC Villa will face NEC at MTN Omondi Stadium on Saturday, May 18.

Uganda Premier League | Results 

• KCCA 4-0 Wakiso Giants

KCCA registered a well-deserved 4-0 victory against Wakiso Giants in the Uganda Premier League encounter at the MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo on Tuesday.

Muhammad Shaban, Filbert Obenchan, Haruna Lukwago and Joao Gabriel were on target as the Kasasiro Boys staged an emphatic victory in their last home game this season.

Shaban nearly gave the hosts a lead but his effort was cleared off the line.

Shaban finally broke the deadlock in the 20th minute after guiding home Ashraf Mugume’s delivery in the box.

Six minutes later, Obenchan doubled the hosts’ lead with a powerful header from close range as Wakiso Giants’ backline looked stranded.

Lukwago netted the third on the day after guiding a thrilling effort at the near post into the net.

In the second stanza, Wakiso Giants tried to improve but were not lethal enough to convert their chances.

Gabriel put the icing on the cake with yet another beautiful finish after being set by Lukwago from the right wing.

The victory takes KCCA to the fifth position with 48 points while Wakiso Giants lie 12th on the log with 32 points.

Uganda Premier League | Result

• SC Villa 2-1 URA

SC Villa secured a 2-1 victory against URA in the Uganda Premier League encounter at Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku on Tuesday evening.

Kenneth Semakula and Umar Lutalo scored for SC Villa as the league record champions bounced from a goal to clinch victory.

Bruno Bunyaga scored URA’s lonely goal but it was not enough on the day.

Patrick Kakande made good runs on the left flank before dashing in but failed to get his efforts on target.

The hosts’ best chance fell to Ronald Ssekiganda’s head but the effort off Gavin Kizito went wide of the frame.

Charles Lwanga remained with a goalkeeper to beat but instead ballooned the ball from close range.

It was goalless at the interval as the two sides sent the fight to the second stanza of the game.

Youngster Bunyaga gave the visitors a lead in the 80th minute with a powerful header from close range.

Two minutes later, Umar Lutalo restored parity with a powerful shot through a forest of bodies into the back of the net.

With two minutes left on the clock, Semakula’s effort from distance reclaimed Villa’s lead as Wankulukuku turned into a party mood.

The victory takes Villa on top of the log with 54 points while URA lies eighth with 39 points after 28 games.

Uganda Premier League | Matchday 29 Fixtures

• Mbarara City vs BUL
• Bright Stars vs Kitara
• SC Villa vs URA
• KCCA FC vs Wakiso Gaint
• UPDF vs Maroons
• Busoga United vs Vipers

Is it possible for BUL to win the Uganda Premier League on Tuesday, May 14, 2024?

Yes, it is possible if only BUL win its game against Mbarara City and the three competitors in Kitara, SC Villa and Vipers don’t win.

On the same day, BUL visits Mbarara City, Kitara are set to lock horns with Bright Stars while Vipers are set to take on Busoga United.

For starters, Kakyeka Stadium has hardly been a good hunting ground for BUL and it will be very hard for them to pick up maximum points since only NEC has secured a victory from the unplayable ground.

In the last five outings, BUL has made three draws and suffered two losses from Kakyeka Stadium the home of the Ankole Lions.

At Kavumba Recreational Grounds, Kitara will lock horns with Bright Stars in yet another highly anticipated game.

Kitara will have to improve their backline and avoid the shock they received from Busoga United who led them 2-0 in 16 minutes.

Bright Stars have proven to be giant killers and that was truly witnessed in the fight staged as they held KCCA in a 2-2 draw before losing 1-0 to UPDF in the next game.

In the last three games between the two sides, Kitara has won once while Bright Stars have secured two wins and both have been at home.

At Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku SC Villa meets URA in yet another thrilling game that has been tagged with a highlight of revenge since the Tax Collectors denied the record champions a chance to end their trophy drought last season.

Dusan Stojanovic’s charges’ have no room for error since each point lost literally puts the team at out that title run.

At FUFA Technical Centre, Busoga United hosts Vipers as two teams differ in their dreams and anticipation in the ongoing season.

While Vipers seek to keep their title defense alive, Busoga United are fighting for life in the top tier though the come goal is the arge to collect maximum points on the day.

Elsewhere, relegated UPDF host Maroons while KCCA will take on Wakiso Giants in an encounter that will give the football fraternity a good meal of football.

• Uganda Premier League | Result
• Express 1-2 NEC

NEC Football Club secured a 2-1 victory against Express Football cLUB in the Uganda Premier League at Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.

Enoch Ssebagala and Andrew Kaggwa (own goal) were on target to give NEC maximum points on the day.

On-form forward Isaac Wagoina pulled back one for the hosts.

Ssebagala gave the visitors the much-needed early lead in the sixth minute.

Wagoina levelled matters from the 12-yard mark after Marvin Oshaba was tripped in the dangerous area.

The forward took up the challenge and converted from the spot to send his season goal tally to 14 goals.

Ten minutes into the second stanza, the visitors regained their lead after Cromwell Rwothomio’s powerful effort deflected into the back of the net.

Express suffered their 14th defeat of the season and it will be a campaign to forget for the Red Eagles.

The victory takes NEC to fifth position with 48 points while Express lies ninth with 32 points in 28 games.

• Uganda Premier League | Results 
• Vipers 1-0 Express

Milton Karisa was on target as Vipers Sports Club secured a 1-0 victory against Express in the Uganda Premier League at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende on Wednesday.

The game started on a slow pace as none of the two sides threatened but later Vipers pegged Express on the back foot.

Karisa broke the deadlock in the 20th minute with a simple tap in from close range off Yunus Sentamu’s delivery.

Fifteen minutes later, Allan Okello came close to doubling the hosts’ lead with a well-taken freekick but Express custodian Yunus Abubaker made a stunning save.

Ten minutes into the second stanza, Karisa wasted a glorious chance to extend the host’s lead after guiding the ball above the cram with an empty net at his disposal.

In the 63rd minute, Sentamu was brought down in the area and the centre referee awarded the hosts a penalty.

Karim Watambala stepped up for the occasion and failed to convert from the 12-yard mark.

In the dying minutes of the game, Express threw in the kitchen sink as they tried to restore parity but it was all in vain.

The victory guides Vipers to the log summit with 49 points while Express lie ninth on the table with 32 points in 27 games.

Uganda Premier League | Results

• SC Villa 3-2 Wakiso Giants
• Bright Stars 1-1 NEC

SC Villa secured a 3-2 victory against Wakiso Giants in the Uganda Premier League encounter at Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku on Wednesday.

SC Villa fought from two goals down to register maximum points in a tough duel against a resilient Wakiso Giants side.

Ronald Ssekiganda, Umar Lutalo and Regan Mpadde scored for SC Villa while Samson Kigozi and Hassan Ssenyonjo were on target for the visitors.

Ssekiganda nearly gave the hosts the lead in the seventh minute with a powerful curling effort but missed the target by inches.

Charles Lwanga forced Bashir Ssekagya into a fine save to palm away the brilliant finish in the 31st minute.

Kigozi broke the deadlock with five minutes to conclude the first stanza of the game.

Eleven minutes into the second half, Ssenyonjo doubled Wakiso Giants’ lead leaving the hosts’ backline stranded.

Sekiganda pulled back one for the hosts in the 67th minute with a powerful header off Gavin Kizito’s darling delivery from the right flank.

In the 79th minute, Patrick Jonah Kakande was tripped in the dangerous area and the center referee awarded the hosts a penalty.

Lutalo stepped up for the occasion and converted from the spot guiding the ball past Wakiso Giants custodian Ssekagya.

Second-half substitute Mpande scored the winning goal after tapping the ball home from close range in the 86th minute.

The victory sends SC Villa in the third position with 48 points while Wakiso Giants lie 12th with 29 points from 26 games.

Three athletes were recognised as the best of April in the Real Stars Monthly Awards for the month of April.

The three athletes were recognised in an event that was held at Jude Colour Solutions offices in Kampala.

KCCA’s Muhammad Shaban (football), Heathen’s Micheal Wokorach (rugby) and Farahat Manirola (boxing) were rewarded as the best athletes of April.

To win the football award, Shaban beat Sharon Namatovu and Paul Mucureezi in a tight competition.

Shaban has been so instrumental in the KCCA’s excellent run scoring four goals in five games in the league.

In Rugby, Wokorach beat Emily Lekaru and Yasin Wasswa to the gong.

Wokorach was a kingpin in Heathens’ three games played in April including picking a man-of-the-match accolade against Impis.

Manirola received the Boxing award beating Henry Kasujja and Harold Mukuye.

Manirola’s sensational journey was highlighted by a knockout victory over DR Congo Gael Assuman in Kampala.