Promising Ugandan forward, Travis Mutyaba has secured a move to French Ligue 1 club Girondins de Bordeaux. The talented youngster has signed a three-year contract with the Bordeaux-based side, marking a significant step in his career. Mutyaba’s transfer to Bordeaux comes after a recent stint with Egyptian giants Zamalek. Despite facing challenges during his time in Egypt, Mutyaba remains confident in his abilities and is eager to make an impact at his new club. The move to France offers Mutyaba the opportunity to showcase his skills on a bigger stage and compete against some of the best players in Europe.…
Author: Eddy Muweesi
NVL 2024-25 | Results Sunday, September 29 Elyon continued their impressive start to the National Volleyball League season with a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Prisons at Sport-S Grounds. The young and talented team showcased their skills and determination, securing their second win in as many matches. Silver Owinjo, the standout player for Elyon, was instrumental in the victory. His powerful spikes and impressive blocking proved too much for the Prisons defence. Owinjo’s performance earned him praise from his coach and teammates. “It wasn’t an easy match,” Owinjo admitted after the game. “Prisons played well, and we had to dig deep…
KOBs were crowned champions of Mbarara Sevens. It was the first time KOBs won the National 7s circuit this year. To reach the mark, KOBs secured a 15-5 victory over the Buffaloes in the final at Kakyeka Stadium on Sunday evening. Derrick Tukwasibwe drew first blood with an unconverted try before Pius Ogena joined the party with another try to leave the score at 10-0. Tukwasibwe once again made another try, but once again, the conversion went wrong before halftime as he stretched the score to 15-0. Ivan Odhiambo pulled back one for the Buffaloes, but the conversion was wrong,…
Women Super League – Results Friday, September 27 Saturday, September 28 Sunday, September 29 Kawempe Muslime secured a 3-0 victory against Rines SS in the Women Super League at Kawempe Valley Grounds on Sunday evening. Agnes Nabukenya scored a hat trick as the hosts secured maximum points to kick-start a run to defend their title. It was a brilliant display from the forward who scored on either side of the pitch to cement her name as a prolific forward. Nabukenya broke the deadlock in the 33rd minute after converting from the 12-yard mark. Kawempe were awarded a penalty after Phiona Nabulime…
Uganda Premier League giants Vipers SC have strengthened their technical bench with the appointment of John Luyinda as an assistant coach. The experienced tactician joins the Venoms after a brief stint as the head coach of Wakiso Giants. “We are thrilled to welcome John Luyinda back to the Vipers family,” said Vipers Sports Club, in a statement released by the club. “His wealth of experience and knowledge of the local football scene will be invaluable to our team.” Luyinda brings a proven track record to the Venoms, having previously worked with several top clubs in Uganda, including KCCA FC, Police…
UPL 2024-25 | Results Mbarara City picked a huge point in a 1-1 stalemate against URA in the Uganda Premier League at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo, on Saturday. Seiri Arigumaho fired the hosts ahead before Moses Aliro restored parity in the one-all stalemate. Arigumaho thoughtt he had found the opener early under 10 minutes, but the strike was flagged offside. The forward found the back of the net in the 59th minute. He was quick to guide home a rebound after goalkeeper Derrick Ochan saved Latif Ssekubuge. Five minutes later, quick footed forward, Moses Aliro netted the ball to restore parity…
UPL 2024-25 | Results KCCA secured a well-deserved 2-0 victory against Mbale Heroes in the Uganda Premier League encounter at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo on Friday. In a game played under the floodlights, KCCA came out of the kiln alive after humbling the Royals in front of a loud crowd. James Mubezi picked Nsibambi in the ninth minute, but his header was planted wide as the hosts kept knocking on the door. Two minutes later, attacking midfielder Mayanja drew first blood with a powerful hit to give the hosts the lead. It was a sweet and solo run from Shafik…
UPL 2024-25 | Result Wakiso Giants secured a 1-0 victory against Mbale Heroes in the Uganda Premier League at Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium on Friday. Habert Asiimwe broke the deadlock in the 17th minute after being set up by Marvin Oshaba to place Wakiso Giants in the driving seat. A minute later, the visitors nearly restored matters through Shafiq Muzanyi after Faisal Wabyoona’s defence-splitting pass, but the forward was flagged offside. Goalkeeper James Alitho miscued his kick that nearly cost the hosts, but the ball sailed out for a corner kick in Mbale Heroes’ favour. As the first stanza came to…
Women Super League | Result Wakiso Hill held Kampala Queens in a 1-1 draw in the Women Super League at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo, on Friday. Shamusa Najjuma fired the hosts ahead, but the second half substitute Judith Mawuwa restored parity. Shamira Nalugya had a great opportunity to give the hosts a lead under two minutes, but her powerful effort rattled off the frame. Nalugya once again came close to firing home with a well curled freekick, but Wakiso Hill custodian Halima Kasuubo was equal to the challenge. Despite several attacks in the opening 45 minutes, both sides went back…
FUFA Women Super League | Fixture The clash between Kampala Queens and Wakiso Hill will get the 2024-25 Women Super League campaign underway. Kampala Queens concluded the previous campaign with a 2-0 loss to Kawempe Muslim who were eventually crowned champions. Since then, a lot of water has gone under the bridge, and a lot of changes have been made at the Lugogo based side. The Queens of Soccer Captain Shamirah Nalugya underlined that they are taking every game serious because they are all important. “We are taking every game seriously and will give our best to entertain our fans…