Result: UPDF 1-0 Lugazi Andrew Samson Kigozi’s late goal secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory for UPDF FC over Lugazi FC in the Uganda Premier League at Bombo Military Grounds on Thursday. The win lifted UPDF to four points from two matches, while Lugazi remained winless after suffering their second consecutive defeat. Despite dominating much of the game, UPDF struggled to convert their chances in the final third. Farid Rashid and Samuel Ssekamatte both came close to breaking the deadlock, but Lugazi goalkeeper Fahad Emuran made some crucial saves. The breakthrough finally came in the 78th minute when Kigozi found the…
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Thursday, September 19 | UPL Results NEC FC maintained their perfect start to the Uganda Premier League season with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Kitara FC at Royal Park, Butema, on Thursday. Enock Ssebagala and Gadafi Wahab were the heroes for NEC, scoring the decisive goals to secure the win. Kitara’s Living Kabon pulled one back late in the game, but it was not enough to prevent NEC from claiming all three points. The match was a physical encounter with few clear-cut chances in the first half. NEC suffered a setback early on when Paul Mucureezi was forced off with…
The highly anticipated City Tyres East Africa Badminton Challenge is set to make a comeback this October. The seventh edition of the tournament will be held from October 17 to 20 at the Lugogo Indoor Arena in Kampala. The event was officially launched at a colourful ceremony held at the City Tyres head offices on Wednesday, September 18. Uganda Badminton Association President Annet Nakamya expressed her confidence in the success of the tournament, citing the continued support from the Mandela Group of Companies. “I am confident that we are going to hold a better and bigger successful tournament of badminton,”…
Uganda Premier League | Fixture Uganda Premier League side Kitara FC will be aiming to extend their winning streak when they host NEC FC at Royal Park, Butema, in Hoima on Thursday, September 19. The Royals opened their campaign with a convincing 3-0 victory over Lugazi FC and will be looking to build on that momentum. Kitara captain Maxwell Owachigiu believes the win has provided the team with the belief and motivation to succeed. “We were lucky to win the first game away to Lugazi, and that is motivational enough to give us belief and win against NEC side,” Owachigiu…
Thursday, September 19, 2024 Uganda Premier League newcomers Lugazi FC will travel to Bombo Military Grounds to face UPDF on Thursday, seeking their maiden victory in the top flight. Both teams are coming off mixed results in their opening matches. UPDF played to a 1-1 draw against Maroons, while Lugazi suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat at the hands of Kitara FC. Lugazi head coach Sadiq Sempigi is determined to lead his team to a positive result despite the challenging start. “We have learned from our 3-0 loss to Kitara FC and have been working tirelessly to refine our tactics, strengthen…
Thursday, September 19 | Fixture Vipers SC will be looking to redeem themselves after a disappointing opening-day defeat when they host Express FC at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende, on Thursday evening. The match, which will be played under floodlights, promises to be an exciting clash between two of the Uganda Premier League’s top teams. The Venoms suffered a 3-1 loss to NEC in their season opener, leaving their fans frustrated. However, captain Milton Karisa is confident that the team will bounce back and deliver a strong performance against Express. “Our first game ended in a loss, which was disappointing,” Karisa…
Serie A side Roma has sacked head coach and club icon Daniele De Rossi due to a poor start to the 2024-25 campaign. The development was confirmed today, Wednesday, September 18, 25, through a club statement, having left the club close to the red zone. “The club’s decision is made in the best interest of the team, to get back on the desired path as soon as possible at a time when the season is still in its early stages,” the statement partly reads. The decision comes shortly after the 1-1 draw against Genoa on Saturday. Roma led the game…
Uganda Premier League side Kitara FC has strengthened their midfield ranks with the acquisition of former SC Villa star Umar Lutalo. The Royals have secured Lutalo on a one-year contract, adding a proven talent to their squad. Kitara has beaten strong competition from KCCA, Vipers and SC Villa who have been in talks with the player’s representatives. Lutalo played a pivotal role in SC Villa’s successful 2023-24 season, contributing significantly to their championship-winning campaign. Following their title triumph, Lutalo sought a move abroad but was unable to secure a European transfer. Kitara has been actively strengthening their squad during the…
The Ugandan national women’s cricket team, the Baby Victoria Pearls, departed for Kigali, Rwanda, on Wednesday morning to compete in the U19 Africa Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifiers. The tournament, scheduled to take place from September 20 to 30, 2024, offers the Pearls a chance to secure one of the coveted spots in the 2025 U-19 World Cup in Malaysia. Head coach Yusuf Nanga expressed confidence in his team’s preparedness, highlighting their extensive training and preparation. “The team has prepared very well,” he stated. “We have had sufficient time to prepare the girls and be champions.” While acknowledging the tough…
Simon Tshisungu Kakonde, the once-promising striker who graced the Ugandan Premier League with KCCA FC, has found a new home in Ivory Coast. The talented forward has joined ASEC Mimosas, a top-flight club in the Ivorian Ligue 1. Kakonde’s arrival in Ivory Coast comes at an opportune time as the new league season is set to kick off on Friday, September 20. Although he recently featured in ASEC’s CAF Confederation Cup match against ASC Kara, Kakonde is eager to make his mark in the domestic league. The lanky striker’s move to Ivory Coast marks a significant departure from his turbulent…