• Uganda Premier League | Result
• NEC 1-0 Bright Stars

NEC FC climbed to the top of the Uganda Premier League table after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Soltilo Bright Stars FC on Wednesday.

In a thrilling encounter under the floodlights at the MTN Omondi Stadium, NEC’s Paul Mucureezi proved to be the hero.

The in-form forward converted a second-half penalty, securing the crucial win for the Die Hards.

Bright Stars, on the other hand, will lament missed opportunities, particularly captain Nelson Senkatuka’s missed penalty just before halftime.

The striker slipped while taking the shot, allowing NEC goalkeeper Hannington Ssebwalunyo to make an easy save.

The match was evenly contested from the outset, with both sides creating chances.

Muzamiru Mutyaba came close to giving NEC the lead in the 11th minute, but his effort was cleared off the line.

Bright Stars were handed a lifeline in the 39th minute when NEC defender Patrick Bayiga handled the ball inside the penalty area. However, Senkatuka’s miss kept the game level at halftime.

The decisive moment came in the 75th minute when NEC earned a penalty, which Mucureezi calmly converted. Despite late pressure from Bright Stars, NEC held on for the victory.

The win propels NEC to the top of the table with 26 points, two ahead of second-placed Vipers SC, who face BUL FC on Saturday.

Meanwhile, Bright Stars remain rooted at the bottom of the standings with just six points.

Uganda Premier League | Results

• UPDF 1-1 Mbale Heroes

Mbale Heroes hold UPDF in a one-all draw in the Uganda Premier League encounter on Wednesday evening.

In a game that was played at Bombo Barracks, the hosts took the lead through Samuel Ssekamate but Hillary Adima restored parity.

Jeremy Matata missed a glorious chance after putting the ball above the cross bar with only a goalkeeper to beat.

However, UPDF were awarded a penalty after Rashid Farid was tripped in the area by Adrian Sserugo.

Ssekamate stepped up to the ocassion and calmly slotted the ball into the back of the net in the 19th minute.

From that point, UPDF were in full control of the game but the visitors stood tall and firm in the back line.

With six minutes left on the clock, Adima levelled matters to salvage a point for the troubled Mbale Heroes.

After the 1-1 draw, UPDF lie fifth on the log with 17 points while Mbale Heroes are 15th with only nine points after 12 games.

Uganda Premier League | Fixture

• UPDF vs Mbale Heroes – 4 PM
• NEC vs Soltilo Bright Stars – 7 PM

NEC will be without two key players, Enock Ssebagala and James Jarieko, for their Wednesday evening clash against Soltilo Bright Stars at the MTN Omondi Stadium in Lugogo.

Both players are suspended after accumulating three bookings. Despite their absence, NEC is determined to reclaim the top spot from Vipers SC.

Defenders David Bayiga and Gideon Odong return to the squad after missing the 1-1 draw against URA last week due to similar suspension issues.

Head coach Hussein Mbalangu acknowledges the challenge posed by Bright Stars, who currently sit at the bottom of the league table.

“They are a good side, so we must stay alert,” Mbalangu said. “We’ve worked on our finishing after missing chances against URA, and I believe we’ll secure a win. We’ve turned our home into a slaughterhouse,” he added.

Bright Stars, on the other hand, are desperate to reverse their fortunes, having failed to win in their last three matches.

With only one victory in 11 Premier League games, head coach Ian Mutenda will be counting on skipper Nelson Ssenkatuka and the rest of his attackers to deliver, while maintaining defensive solidity.

Last season, both Premier League encounters between NEC and Bright Stars ended in draws: a goalless stalemate in Lugogo and a 1-1 result in Kavumba.

Uganda Premier League | Results

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

• UPDF vs Mbale Heroes – 4 pm
• NEC vs Bright Stars – 7 pm

UPDF will play Mbale Heroes in the Uganda Premier League at Bombo Barracks Grounds on Wednesday.

The Army side comes into this game off a massive 2-0 victory against BUL in their first victory away from home.

UPDF has a great home advantage. They have secured three wins and two draws in the five games played in Bombo.

On the other hand, Mbale Heroes have lost five games and drawn once in the six games that they have played away from home.

Mbale Heroes find themselves two points away from the log bottom after collecting only eight points in eleven games.

Asaph Mwebaze’s troops looked so poor in their previous league game as they fell to Kitara in a 6-0 humiliating loss.

This game provides Mbale Heroes a big chance to get their third win of the campaign but also end UPDF’s unbeaten at home.

Uganda Premier League | Results

• Bright Stars 1-2 Vipers

Vipers SC climbed to the top of the Uganda Premier League table after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Soltilo Bright Stars FC on Saturday at Kavumba Recreation Centre.

The Venoms secured the win to displace NEC FC at the summit. Goals from Gusto Mulongo and Allan Okello sealed the three points for Vipers SC, while defender Warren Buule scored the consolation goal for Soltilo Bright Stars FC.

Vipers dominated the first half and took an early lead in the 15th minute. Mulongo capitalized on a delivery from Moses Waiswa’s corner kick, slotting the ball home after a fumble by goalkeeper Shamuran Kamya.

Allan Okello, continuing his impressive form, doubled the lead with a close-range finish. The goal came from a well-orchestrated team move, with Karim Watambala providing the final assist.

The hosts responded at the half-hour mark, as Warren Buule took advantage of a goalmouth scramble to pull one back for Bright Stars.

In the second half, Bright Stars came close to an equalizer, but Nelson Senkatuka’s effort was denied by the upright.

Vipers defended resolutely in the closing stages to secure all three points and move to 24 points at the top of the league table.

Meanwhile, Soltilo Bright Stars FC remain rooted to the bottom of the table with just six points.

Uganda Premier League | Results

• KCCA 0-1 Express
• Bright Stars 1-2 Vipers SC

Express FC delivered a remarkable performance to defeat city rivals KCCA FC in the highly anticipated Kampala derby played on Saturday at the MTN Omondi Stadium.

The Red Eagles secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory in the closely contested encounter, with captain Emmanuel Wasswa netting the decisive goal.

The former KCCA FC midfielder struck in the 30th minute, capitalizing on a brilliant assist from Richard Basangwa, who did the heavy lifting to set up the opportunity.

KCCA FC started the game positively, with Sadat Anaku coming close in the ninth minute, but his headed effort narrowly missed the target.

After Express FC took the lead, KCCA’s Mustafa Mujuzi almost leveled the score three minutes later with a well-taken free kick, but Express goalkeeper Emmanuel Kalyowa made a crucial save to keep his team ahead.

Despite KCCA’s efforts, Express FC demonstrated resilience and composure in the closing stages to secure all three points and claim the city’s bragging rights.

The result extends KCCA FC’s winless streak to four matches, dropping them to fourth place with 19 points.

Express FC, also on 19 points, climbs to third place, edging KCCA FC due to a superior head-to-head record.

Both teams will return to action next week. KCCA FC will travel to face Wakiso Giants FC, while Express FC will host URA FC.

Uganda Premier League | Results

• SC Villa 1-1 Lugazi

Lugazi hold SC Villa in a one-all draw in the Uganda Premier League encounter at Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.

In the game played on Friday evening, the two sides created several chances but only two goals were witnessed by the crowd.

Charles Lwanga broke the deadlock in the 14th minute from close range after his initial effort was blocked.

Ten minutes later, Freedom Mungudit came close to leveling matters but his effort was collected by Meddie Kibirige.

Emmanuel Obua forced SC Villa goalkeeper Kibirige into a brilliant save for a corner kick to the visitors.

Abdul Kalanzi restored parity for the visitors in the 55th minute thanks to Alvin Birungi’s delivery.

There was a penalty appeal from the Villa technical bench and players after Ali Bayo handled the ball in the area but the referee was not interested.

Nelson Mandela made a great block sending away Hakim Kiwanuka’s ball as two unmarked SC Villa players looked on.

The point leaves SC Villa in eighth position with 15 points while Lugazi elevate to 11th position on 12 points.

Uganda Premier League | Results

• Kitara 6-0 Mbale Heroes
• SC Villa 1-1 Lugazi Lugazi hold

Kitara secured a well deserved 6-0 victory against Mbale Heroes in the Uganda Premier League encounter at Royals Park on Friday.

Kitara were awarded a controversial penalty in the 26th minute before Fred Amaku slotted it in the back of the net.

With two minutes to play in the first half, George Senkaaba capitalised on Mbale’s poor defending to double the hosts’ lead.

Coming from the bench, Jude Semugabi made it three up in charge of the hosts with an emphatic finish two minutes into the second half.

Amaku completed a brace with a simple finish to extend Kitara’s lead in the 57th minute.

In the 73rd minute, Marvin Nyanzi looped the ball past the goalkeeper as the Royals enjoyed the evening.

Semugabi put the icing on the cake in the 87th minute as the fans cheered and celebrated for the outstanding performance.

The victory lifts Kitara to 13th position with 11 points while Mbale Heroes lie 15th with eight points after 11 games.

Result: Police 2-1 Wakiso Giants

Police FC extended Wakiso Giants FC’s poor run of form with a hard-fought 2-1 victory in a league match played on Wednesday at Kavumba Recreation Ground.

The Cops delivered an impressive performance to secure their third win of the campaign and their first in over a month.

Simon Peter Mugerwa’s side had last tasted victory on October 30th against Mbale Heroes FC.

William Kizito Luwagga, making his debut, inspired Police FC’s attack.

The breakthrough came in the 15th minute when Isaac ‘Falcao’ Ogwang capitalized on a precise pass from Emmanuel Mugume to fire home at the near post.

Wakiso Giants managed to equalize at the half-hour mark through defender Abdul Ssemakula.

However, the hosts quickly restored their lead four minutes later. Brian James Obedi found the back of the net to put Police FC back in front.

Despite Wakiso Giants’ efforts in the second half, the Purple Sharks failed to break through, and Police FC held on to claim maximum points.

The victory lifts Police FC to fourth place with 16 points, while Wakiso Giants, now winless in eight matches, drop to 13th place with just 9 points.

Uganda Premier League | Results

• BUL 0-2 UPDF
• Police 2-1 Wakiso Giants

UPDF secured their first victory away from home in the ongoing campaign.

UPDF secured a 2-0 victory against BUL in the Uganda Premier League encounter at Lugazi Stadium in Najjembe on Wednesday.

Christopher Kawagu and Brian Kalumba scored the two goals to bag maximum for the visitors.

Kawagu broke the deadlock in the 27th minute with a brilliant effort into the back of the net from a tight angle.

Joel Mutakubwa made two spectacular saves to keep the hosts in the reach of the game that was in UPDF’s hands.

As the first stanza came to an end, Aggrey Kiirya made a great interception to deny Regan Kalyowa whose strike was destined for the back of the net.

Kalumba doubled UPDF’s lead in the 86th minute after being set up emphaticallyBashir Kabuye.

The victory takes UPDF to the sixth position with 16 points while BUL drop to ninth position with 14 points in 11 games.

How they lined up

BUL FC XI: Joel Mutakubwa(GK), Fredrick Ngalo, Nicholas Mwere, Najib Fesali, Benon Tahomera, George Kasonko, Martin Aprem, Ibrahim Mugulusi, Yafeesi Mubiru, Jerome Kirya, Reagan Kalyowa.

UPDF FC XI: Wasswa Yusuf(GK), Kawagu Christopher, Swaibu Kalule, Aggrey Kiirya, Bernard Muwanga, Ronald Kayondo, Mugisa Frank, Bashir Kabuye, Ocen Emmanuel, Samuel Ssekamatte, Faridi Rashid