Former Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has been sacked as Libya National team head coach, Kontola Sports, understands. Micho has been relieved from his duties a week after the just concluded AFCON Qualifiers against Rwanda and Benin. Libya shared spoils with Rwanda in a one-all draw at home before they lost to Benin 2-1 on the road. Reports indicate that the gaffer had just renewed his six-month contract before the Libya Football Federation took the tough decision. The Mediterranean Knights are set to face Nigeria in a doubleheader on October 6 and 11 as they seek to drag…
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Uganda Christian University (UCU) and St Lawrence University (SLAU) kicked off the 2024-25 University Football League (UFL) season with a thrilling 1-1 draw at Mukono on Tuesday. The match was a back-and-forth affair that had fans on the edge of their seats from start to finish. UCU’s Harry Abiti opened the scoring in the 29th minute with a powerful free-kick that curled into the top corner. However, SLAU’s Ronnie Ziraba levelled the match just three minutes later with a well-placed header from Derrick Kato’s cross. Both teams had chances to take the lead throughout the match, but solid goalkeeping and…
Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania have been confirmed as the hosts of the 2024 CHAN tournament scheduled for February 1 to 28. The good news was shared with FUFA President Moses Hashim Magogo as he confirmed via his X (formerly Twitter) official account. “It is now official,” he posted before adding; “CHAN 2024 will be hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.” “19 nations, including the three (3) hosts, will be competing from 1st Feb to 28th Feb 2025 in Nairobi, Kampala, and Dar es Salaam.” The decision was made by the Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) on Monday, September 16, 2024,…
Uganda Premier League | Results In a thrilling Uganda Premier League encounter at Kavumba Recreation Ground, Wakiso, on Monday, Police FC fought back from a numerical disadvantage to secure a 1-1 draw against BUL FC. The match marked Police’s return to the top flight after a two-year absence, and they faced an early setback when forward Gerald Ogweti was sent off for elbowing an opponent. Despite playing with ten men, Police displayed remarkable resilience and determination. Both sides created numerous scoring opportunities throughout the match, but neither team was able to break the deadlock before halftime. In the second half,…
Result: Express 2-1 Mbale Heroes Express secure a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Mbale Heroes in the Uganda Premier League encounter at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo, on Monday. Samuel Ssenyonjo (brace) scored for Express, while Davis Ssekaja found the back of the net for UPDF. Hassan Kato got Mbale Heroes’ chance, but his powerful effort inside the area went inches off the target. In the 25th minute, Samuel Ssenyonjo was brought down in the area by defender Samson Kasozi, and the referee pointed on the spot. Mustafa Kizza stepped up but failed to convert from the 12-yard mark after blasting the ball…
Monday, September 16, 2024Results The Uganda Premier League saw SC Villa secure a dominant 4-2 victory over Mbarara City at Muteesa II Stadium on Monday. The Joggos showcased their attacking prowess from the outset, with defender Arnold Odongo heading home a David Owori free-kick in the eighth minute. Elvis Ngonde doubled Villa’s lead ten minutes later with a powerful shot that caught Mbarara City goalkeeper Abdul Kimera off guard. Despite Mbarara City’s efforts to find a way back, they were unable to capitalize on their chances. The second half saw SC Villa continue their dominance. Patrick Kakande added a third…
Agile forward Bukayo Saka is the latest addition to Arsenal’s injury list, thus creating a scare to the North London based side. Shortly after the North London Derby, where Arsenal secured a 1-0 victory against bitter rivals Tottenham, the gaffer Mikel Arteta admitted that he hardly knows why Saka was pulled off the green. “I don’t know (what the injury is). I made two changes with the front players, and suddenly, he was down. I don’t know exactly what it is, but he could not continue,” he stated. Saka asked to be substituted before the end of the game. He…
Result: Maroons 1-1 UPDF Maroons and UPDF played to a one-all draw in the Uganda Premier League encounter at Luzira Prisons Ground on Sunday. Jackson Nunda and Hussein Zzinda scored for Maroons and UPDF in the thrilling stalemate. Muhajid Ogama and Ibrahim Dada came so close but put to waste clear opportunities for the hosts. In the same spirit, Samuel Ssekamatte and Joseph Janjali had a chance to give UPDF the lead but failed to find the back of the net. However, in the 83rd minute, Nunda fired Maroons ahead with a thunderous effort as the hosts got on their…
Result: Wakiso Giants 1-1 Bright Stars Wakiso Giants secured a one-all draw against Bright Stars in the Uganda Premier League encounter at Wakisha Grounds on Sunday. Herbet Asiimwe and Alous Kokas were on target for Wakiso Giants and Bright Stats. The game between the two sides faced a delay due to unavailable challenges. Seven minutes before the break, debutant Herberat Assimwe broke the deadlock with a delightful finish, and the crowd appreciated. In the 68th minute, Kokas levelled matters with a long, powerful effort to restore parity. Despite the fight from the two sides, none cloud have extended their lead…
NEC secured a well-deserved 3-1 victory against Vipers in the Uganda Premier League at MTN Omondi Stadium on Monday. Muzamir Mutyaba, Cromwell Rwothmio, and Paul Mucureezi scored for the hosts while Livingston Mulondo was on target for Vipers SC. Mutyaba opened the floodgates for NEC as he found the back of the net in the 12th minute. He was set up by Enock Ssebagala before finishing off delightfully. However, Vipers levelled matters in the 26th minute after jumping high to node home Moses Waiswa’s corner kick. In the second half, the hosts returned refreshed and motivated to seal off the…