Uganda Premier League | Results

• Maroons 2-1 URA
• Vipers 1-1 KCCA

KCCA held Vipers in a one-all stalemate in the Uganda Premier League encounter at St Mary’s Stadium Kitende on Saturday.

It was an end-to-end encounter as the two sides shared spoils in front of a big crowd.

Milton Karisa nearly gave the hosts the lead in the 25th minute but he was late to connect with Karim Watambala’s delivery.

Fifteen minutes later, Hassan Muhamud made a goalline clearance to deny Moses Waiswa’s powerful low drive.

At the stroke of the first half, Karisa broke the deadlock with a well-directed header thanks to Derrick Ndahiro’s delivery.

In the dying minutes, second-half substitute Ashraf Mugume levelled matters with a stunning finish into the back of the net.

The victory leaves SC Villa on top of the log with 18 points while Vipers lie second with 17 points after eight games.

Uganda Premier League | Result

• Maroons 2-1 URA

Maroons edged URA in a hard-fought 2-1 Uganda Premier League victory against URA at Prison Grounds, Luzira.

Baden Mujahid and Brian Omirambe were on target as Maroons sealed maximum points on the day.

On the other day, Bruno Bunyaga pulled back one back for the visitors.

Quick-footed Mujahid fired home in the third minute after being set up by forward Ivan Asaba.

At the hour mark, Rogers Kiwanuka was tripped by Faizo Matovu and the hosts were awarded a penalty.

Brian Omirambe stepped to the occasion and converted from the spot to double the hosts’ lead.

Bunyanga halved the deficit after Denis Kisiriko’s delivery caused trouble in the area.

The victory takes Maroons to the 13th position with nine points while URA dropped seventh with 11 points.

Uganda Premier League | Fixture

• Maroons vs URA – 4pm
• Vipers vs KCCA – 7pm

Vipers and KCCA are set to lock horns in a highly anticipated Uganda Premier League encounter at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende on Saturday evening.

The game has caused debate and weaved an exciting ambience before real action get rolling under the floodlights.

Heading into the game, KCCA head coach downplayed the rivalry between the two sides noting that it’s just a normal game of two sides on top of the log.

“Vipers vs KCCA is not close to a rivalry like many have tried to put it. It’s just a top table clash because there is no history attached to these teams to make the game big,” he said.

“The only special thing is that both sides have a big following. There is no rivalry and we go there to compete and try and maintain our run,” he added.

Both sides come into this game in very good form. Vipers has secured four wins in a row while KCCA is still unbeaten after playing seven games into the campaign.

KCCA will miss the services of Derrick Nsibambi, Emmanuel Anyama, Julius Poloto and Peter Magambo who are still nursing injuries.

In the last 24 meetings, Vipers has won 10 times, lost seven times to KCCA, and drawn seven times.

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Express 1-0 SC Villa

Express secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory against SC Villa in the Uganda Premier League encounter at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo.

Joseph Zziwa’s late strike was enough to give the Red Eagles maximum points on the day.

SC Villa had a great start to the game, creating chances through Hakim Kiwanuka and Patrick Kakande, but no one would capitalize on the effort.

The visitors’ best chance fell to Charles Lwanga, who beat several bodies before planting the glorious effort inches wide of the target.

However, Express dominated the second stanza, pressing high and pegging the visitors on the back foot.

Richard Basangwa and Rashid Kawawa were a constant threat to Villa’s backline with their pace and energy.

Zziwa finally broke the deadlock in the 80th minute after firing home a loose ball into the net. Villa failed to deal with Saidi Kyeyune’s delivery and they were punished.

The victory takes Express to the fourth position with 12 points, while SC Villa lies seventh with 11 points.

How they lined up

Express XI: Emmanuel Kalyowa, Emmanuel Alex Wasswa, Joseph Zziwa, Richard Basangwa, Rashid Kawawa, Ashraf Mbazira, Saidi Kyeyune, Samuel Ssenyonjo, John Asiimwe, Herbert Achayi, Hakim Wandera

SC Villa XI: Norman Angufindru, Ronald Ssekiganda, Arnold Odong, Reagan Mpande, Simon Kato Ssemayange, Patrick Jonah Kakande, Hakim Kiwanuka, Charles Lwanga, David Owori, Cyrus Kibande, Tonny Atukunda

Uganda Premier League | Result

• Bright Stars 1-0 Kitara
• Express 1-0 SC Villa

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

Nelson Ssenkatuka’s strike was the difference and the Bright Stars finally got the season’s maiden win.

Ssenkatuka started off the attack by setting up Ashraf Mulindi on the left flank. The forward released Paskali Oketcho to set up the eventual goal scorer.

The hosts held on to suck in Kitara’s pressure to register a big victory on the day.

The victory lifts Bright Stars out of the red zone to the 13th position with six points in eight games.

On the other hand, Kitara falls to the 15th place with four points in eight games. The side has lost five out of the six previous games.

Uganda Premier League | Fixture

• Express vs SC Villa – 7pm

Express, SC Villa are set to lock horns in the highly anticipated Uganda Premier League encounter at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo on Friday evening.

The two football giants will compete for bragging rights in the big Kampala Derby.

Going into to the clash, Express has not won a game in the last three games since beating NEC at home.

While SC Villa are bouncing off a big 5-0 victory against UPDF in the previous game though they have not been good travellers this season.

In the previous 24 meetings since 2012, Villa has been the better side winning 13 times while Express has won six games, drawing on five occasions.

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• Wakiso Giants 0-0 Lugazi

Wakiso Giants played to a goalless draw against Lugazi in the Uganda Premier League at Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium on Thursday.

The Purple Sharks have gone five games without getting the back of the net despite commanding possession in these games.

Steven Bengo’s troops have failed to score in games against UPDF, Vipers, NEC, Express and Lugazi respectively.

Herbert Asiimwe’s injury has left such a big void that the club is struggling to fill. The forward had earlier scored three goals in the five opening games.

On the other hand, Lugazi will be happy with the point because they have now gone three games without conceding.

In the last three outings, they have won twice and drawn one. The victories were picked against tricky sides like Express and NEC.

Wakiso Giants and Lugazi are tied on nine points in the 11th and 12th position respectively.

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• UPDF 2-1 Mbarara City
• Wakiso Giants 0-0 Lugazi

UPDF registered a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Mbarara City in the Uganda Premier League encounter at Bombo Military Grounds on Wednesday.

Albert Mugisa and Benard Muwanga were on target as the host claimed maximum points on the day.

On the other hand, Henry Kitegenyi pulled one back for the visitors but it was not enough to get something positive out of the game.

The victory ensured that the Army side returned to winning ways after suffering a painful and emotional 5-0 loss to SC Villa.

For the Ankole Lions, it’s now back-to-back losses after losing 3-1 to Vipers at Kakyeka Stadium in the previous fixture. The poor run distorts their five game streak without testing a loss.

The victory took UPDF to fourth position with 12 points while Mbarara City lie ninth with nine points after eight games.

How they lined up

UPDF FC XI: Richard Anyama, Kawagu Christopher, Tebandeke Christopher, Bernard Muwanga, Aggrey Kiirya, Ronald Kayondo, Mugisa Frank, Zzinda Hussein, Ochen Emmanuel, Samson Kigozi, Samuel Ssekamatte.

Mbarara City XI: Abdul Kimera, Jurua Hassan, Kafumbe Joseph, Karim Ramathan, Ibrahim Musa, Odong Francis, Mafabi Yusuf, Ssenkubuge Latif, Wafula Innocent, Kitegenyi Henry, Joseph Akandwanaho.

Uganda Premier League | Fixture

• Wakiso Giants vs Lugazi

Wakiso Giants are set to lock horns with Lugazi into the Uganda Premier League encounter at Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium on Wednesday.

The hosts are winless in their last four matches and have failed to score in any of those fixtures which puts coach Steven Bengo under pressure.

Wakiso Giants head coach Steven Bengo says the team has worked on the finishing and believes that they will finally find the back of the net.

“We have worked on our finishing since scoring has been our biggest problem,” he said.

“We are not going to change our approach but we believe we are going to win,” he added.

“They will come motivated after their recent turn in events and having beaten us in pre-season, they will be confident but we are ready.”

Wakiso Giants will miss services of Herbert Asiimwe, Lawrence Bukenya, Rahmat Ssenfuka and Alex Komakech who are injured.

The Purple Sharks are ranked 12th on the table with eight points, while Lugazi holds the 13th position, sharing the same points.

Uganda Premier League | Fixture

• UPDF vs Mbarara City – 4pm
• Wakiso Giants vs Lugazi – 4pm

UPDF is set to lock horns with Mbarara City in the Uganda Premier League encounter at Bombo Military Grounds on Wednesday evening.

The two sides come into this fixture after heavy losses in the previous games to SC Villa (5-0) and Vipers (3-1) respectively.

So this game provides a chance for either side to bounce back to winning ways.

The loss to Vipers ensured that Mbarara City ended their 16-match day unbeaten run.

UPDF have looked decent until the 5-0 loss to SC Villa. In the seven games played thus far, they have won twice, drawn thrice and lost twice.

On the other hand, Mbarara City has played seven games. They have secured two wins, three draws and suffered two losses.

Mbarara City lies eighth while UPDF are in 10th position though the two sides are tied on nine points.