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 admitted.”But going forward, we…
Author: Eddy Muweesi
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 but failed to…
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 transfer window, with Lutalo’s signing…
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 competition ahead, Nanga emphasized…
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 time at KCCA FC.His…
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 their campaign back on…
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 determined defending kept the…
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, in an executive meeting…
Uganda Premier League | ResultsIn 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, Police continued to press forward,…
Result: Express 2-1 Mbale HeroesExpress 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 over the goal frame.Isaac Ofoyrwoth…