Fresh off leading JKL Lady Dolphins to a thrilling championship victory over UCU Lady Canons in the 2024 National Basketball League, Gazelles captain Jane Asinde has revealed her plans for the next chapter in her basketball career. The talented point guard has announced her intention to make her professional basketball debut in China. This marks a significant milestone for Asinde, who has previously showcased her skills at the collegiate level with the UTEP Women’s Basketball team in the United States. “I’m excited to embark on a new adventure and play my first professional basketball for a club in China,” Asinde…
Author: Eddy Muweesi
FUFA Women Super League powerhouse Kampala Queens has announced a new leadership trio to spearhead their campaign in the upcoming season. Shamirah Nalugya, an agile attacking midfielder, has been named the team’s captain, taking over the reins from goalkeeper Daisy Nakaziro. Nakaziro, who had served as captain in the previous season, has decided not to renew her contract with the club. Joining Nalugya in the leadership team are defender Jamila Nabulime as assistant captain and Zaina Nandede as second assistant captain. The Queens of Soccer will kick off their league journey on Friday, September 27, facing Wakiso Giants WFC at…
UPL 2024-25 | Results Rashid Okocha was on target as NEC edged UPDF in a 1-0 hard-fought victory in the Uganda Premier League at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo, on Tuesday. It was NEC’s third straight victory in the 2024-25 campaign following wins against Vipers and Kitara on matchday one and two. In the third minute, Ibrahim Thembo’s inviting freekick created havoc in UPDF’s defence before it was cleared away by Ibrahim Kirya. On different occasions, Christopher Tebandeke’s long throw-in asked NEC’s backline several questions, but custodian Hannington Ssebwalunyo dealt with it quite well. UPDF custodian Yusuf Wasswa made a massive…
UPL 2024-25 | Result Police were held by Bright Stars in a 1-1 draw in the Uganda Premier League at Kavumba Recreation Ground in Wakiso on Tuesday. Isaac Ogwang gave the Cops the lead before Noordin Bunjo levelled matters for Bright Stars in the end-to-end encounter. The Cops concluded the game with a man less after Allan Bukenya was sent off the field of play. In the ninth minute, Ivan Eyamu set up Daniel Otto, who forced Bright Stars custodian Derrick Were into a big save to palm away the emphatic effort. Ogwang broke the deadlock in the 35th minute…
UPL 2024-25 | Fixture Police and Bright Stars will lock horns in a crucial Uganda Premier League match at Kavumba Recreation Ground on Tuesday, both sides desperate for their first win of the season. The Cops have drawn their opening two games against BUL and Mbarara City, while Bright Stars have suffered a loss to URA after a draw with Wakiso Giants. Police head coach Peter Mugerwa has acknowledged his team’s struggles in front of goal but believes they have addressed the issue. “We’ve been solid defensively, but we need to be more clinical in the final third,” Mugerwa said.…
UPL 2024-25 | Fixture NEC will look to continue their impressive start to the Uganda Premier League season when they host UPDF at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo, on Tuesday evening. The hosts have won their last two matches, defeating Vipers 3-1 and Kitara 2-1. NEC head coach Hussein Mbalangu is confident that his team can maintain their momentum against the Army side. “The recent victories have boosted our morale,” Mbalangu said. “We want to keep winning and solidify our position in the league.” UPDF have also had a solid start to the campaign, collecting four points from their first two…
Uganda long distance runner Joshua Cheptegei finished second in the NN Dam tot Damloop 10-mile road race in Amsterdam, Netherlands on Sunday. Ethiopia’s Edris Muktar has a thrilling finish to beat Cheptegei after posting 44:51 in the tight race. The 5000m and 10000m record holder, Cheptegei, settled for silver after posting 45:18 in front of Kenya’s Mathew Kimeli. After the race, Cheptegei described the race as a learning process as switches from track to the road. “It’s a good experience for me, and I hope to correct some challenges best known to me. Just as I said, I learn a…
2024 Africa University Games | Football Nkumba University secured a 2-0 victory against the University of Jos in the 2024 All Africa University Games on Sunday afternoon. In the game that was played at the University of Lagos Sports Centre, Marvin Kavuma scored the two goals for Nkumba University to claim maximum points. The Entebbe-based side returns to action today as they take on the University of Lagos, who are the hosts. Then, on Tuesday, they will lock horns with the University of Julius Nyerere de Kankan before they conclude the group stage against the University of Development Studies. This…
Result: UCU Lady Canons 56-68 JKL Lady Dolphins (2-4) The JKL Lady Dolphins clinched the fourth National Basketball League title after seeing off record champions UCU Lady Canons. The Lady Dolphins were crowned champions on the fourth occasion following the previous titles won in 2018, 2019, and 2023. The Lady Dolphins clinched to the championship after a 68-56 victory against UCU Lady Canons in Game six at Lugogo Indoor Arena. Lady Dolphins staged a stunning comeback, winning four games in a row after falling twice in the best-of-seven series. JKL Lady Dolphins opened a 14-point (22-8) lead in the opening…
Uganda Premier League has bolstered its squad with an exciting duo of Umar Lutalo and Rogers Mugisha. The development was confirmed via the club’s official website today, Sunday, September 22, 2024. “Umar Lutalo and Rogers Mugisha will start a new chapter in their football careers with Kitara,” the statement partly reads. The youthful duo put pen on a one-year employment contract that keeps them at the club until the end of the season. Lutalo, the attacking midfielder, switches camps after lifting his first league title in the 2023-24 with his former club, SC Villa. He spent three seasons at SC…