Author: Eddy Muweesi

Monday, September 16, 2024ResultsThe 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 goal in the 46th minute, completing…

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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 walked straight to…

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Result: Maroons 1-1 UPDFMaroons 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 feet.With a minute left on…

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Result: Wakiso Giants 1-1 Bright StarsWakiso 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 in the end to end encounter.Next…

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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 assignment in a three-star…

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Uganda Premier League | Results League entrants Lugazi Football Club are set to face to Kitara in their maiden Uganda Premier League encounter at Lugazi Stadium, Najjembe on Saturday.This will be a worth test for Lugazi FC as they test their tools, quality and resilience to see if they fit the requirements of top tier football.Lugazi head coach Sadiq Ssempigi is aware of the threat ahead and he expects a tough test from the Royals.“Kitara is a very good team and a very tough challenger. They have had very good games in the pre-season, I watched most of their games…

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Uganda Premier League | Results The 2024/25 Uganda Premier League season kicked off with a thrilling match between defending champions KCCA FC and URA FC. The Kasasiro Boys emerged victorious, securing a 1-0 win at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo.In the 12th minute, URA’s Moses Aliro had a golden opportunity to open the scoring, but his shot was brilliantly saved by KCCA goalkeeper Mutwalibu Mugolofa. KCCA responded with a powerful header that was also denied by URA keeper Derrick Ochan.The deadlock was finally broken in the 30th minute when Saidi Mayanja unleashed a powerful shot that flew into the top corner…

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Uganda Premier League side Express FC has entered a sponsorship deal with SEMABET Uganda worth shs 500 million ahead of the upcoming campaign.SEMABET’s partnership with the Red Eagles is set to last one year with an option for renewal.SEMABET is expected to give Express playing and training kits in the sponsorship agreement.Ahead of the upcoming campaign, the sponsorship is a big boost to the Express camp as the club seeks to renew its old days.In the same breath, SEMABET will support squad development, technical staff, infrastructure improvements and community projects.Reports indicate that the partnership helped the club secure left back…

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Uganda Premier League | FixtureThe 2024/25 Uganda Premier League season kicks off on Friday with a highly anticipated clash between defending champions KCCA FC and URA FC.The match will take place at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo.Both teams will be looking to start the season on a winning note and set the tone for the rest of the campaign.KCCA head coach Abdallah Mubiru is confident that his players are ready to hit the ground running.”We want to start the league on a positive note as this will give us momentum,” Mubiru said.”We have prepared well and hopefully the players can execute…

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The draw for the upcoming CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers for the U20 Men’s National Team has been released.Uganda Hippos have been drawn in Group B alongside South Sudan, Burundi, and Ethiopia.The tournament will be played from October 6 to 20 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.Uganda are the defending champions of the tournament, having defeated South Sudan in the previous edition.The Hippos will be looking to defend their title in a tough group that also includes South Sudan, Burundi, and Ethiopia.The other group in the tournament is Group A, which consists of Tanzania, Sudan, Rwanda, and Djibouti.The CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers are an…

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