Gavin Kizito has completed a move to Uganda Premier League side KCCA on a two-year employment contract.The former SC Villa defender will be at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo, until the end of the 2025-2026 campaign.The development was confirmed via the club’s official website today, Friday, September 20, 2024.”Gavin Kizito Mugweri has completed his move to KCCA FC,” the statement partly reads.Kizito is a defender who is comfortable playing as a right back and centre half. He has previously played for Vipers JT, SC Villa, and Al Itthad (Egypt).The defender expressed his excitement to the club’s website.”I feel so excited and…
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Uganda Premier League | FixtureBright Stars FC will host URA FC at Kavumba Recreation Ground on Friday, September 20, in a crucial Uganda Premier League encounter.Both teams are looking to bounce back from mixed results in their opening matches.URA suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to KCCA in their season opener, while Bright Stars played to a 1-1 draw against Wakiso Giants.Bright Stars head coach Joseph Mutyaba is optimistic about his team’s chances of securing a victory in their first home match of the season.”It’s our first home fixture this season, and we are hoping to start on a high note,”…
2024-25 UPL | FixtureWakiso Giants will look to bounce back from their opening-day draw against Bright Stars when they face Maroons at Prison Grounds on Friday, September 20.Wakiso head coach Steven Bengo has identified the team’s lapses in concentration as the main reason for their failure to secure a victory in their first match.”In the first game against Bright Stars, we switched off in some moments, especially in the second half, and we were punished,” Bengo stated.The Purple Sharks have received a boost with the late arrival of Davis Kakande, who will add depth to their squad.Maroons, on the other…
2024-25 UPL | Fixture The Uganda Premier League continues with an exciting match between BUL FC and KCCA FC at Lugazi Stadium on Friday, September 20.Both teams are eager to build on their early-season performances.BUL, coming off a goalless draw against Police, are confident of a strong showing against KCCA.BUL head coach Abbey Kikomeko believes his team has addressed the issues that held them back in their previous match.KCCA, on the other hand, are looking to maintain their momentum after a narrow victory over URA.Coach Abdallah Mubiru has urged his players to remain focused and avoid complacency.Team News:BUL will be…
Result: Vipers 3-0 ExpressVipers SC cruised to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Express FC at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende, on Thursday evening.The emphatic win marked Vipers’ first points of the season after a disappointing opening-day defeat.Milton Karisa led the way with a brace, while Fumador Asiwome also found the net for the Venoms.The victory showcased Vipers’ attacking prowess and defensive solidity.Karisa opened the scoring in the 21st minute with a simple tap-in after a shot from Ernest Ankunda rebounded off the crossbar.Vipers continued to dominate, with Samuel Ssenyonjo’s powerful shot saved by Express goalkeeper Michael Kagiri.In the second half, Vipers…
Result: UPDF 1-0 LugaziAndrew 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 net with a well-placed finish…
Thursday, September 19 | UPL ResultsNEC 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 an injury.James Jarieko replaced the…
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,” she stated.Mandela Group of…
Uganda Premier League | FixtureUganda 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 stated.”The game against NEC…
Thursday, September 19, 2024Uganda 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 our defence, and enhance…