BUL FC began the second round of the StarTimes Uganda Premier League with a convincing 2-0 win over Express at Nakivubo on Wednesday.An early own goal by Emmanuel Wasswa in the 13th minute handed BUL the lead before Pascal Ngobi doubled their advantage five minutes before halftime.The victory—BUL’s fifth in 16 matches—elevates them to sixth place with 23 points, just two behind Express, who remain in third.In other matches, Juma Kalanzi’s 69th-minute strike secured Lugazi a narrow 1-0 victory over Police, while Soltilo Bright Stars fought back to earn a 1-1 draw away to Maroons.Felix Okot put Maroons ahead in…
Author: Kayanja Ashiraf
Express FC will be eager to kick off their second round of the Uganda Premier League (UPL) on a winning note when they host BUL FC under the floodlights at Nakivubo Stadium this evening.The Red Eagles have struggled in recent meetings with the Jinja-based side, failing to secure a victory in their last four encounters. Their last triumph over BUL came in the 2022/23 season when they completed a league double—winning 2-1 away before edging them 1-0 at home.Express ended the first round in third place with 25 points, a position they attained after a disciplinary ruling saw KCCA deducted…
Vipers SC, delivered a commanding performance to defeat URA FC by 2-0 in a highly anticipated Uganda Premier League clash. The victory , propelled Vipers to maintain the top of the league table with 37 points from 16 matches, with NEC FC who sit second with 33 points.The match started with both teams displaying defensive discipline and tactical awareness, making it difficult for either side to find an early breakthrough. Vipers, however, gradually took control of possession, pressing high and forcing errors from URA’s backline. The deadlock was finally broken in the 55th minute when star midfielder Allan Okello calmly…
The Uganda Premier League returns after a month-long break, with a highly anticipated clash between table leaders Vipers SC and fifth-placed URA FC at St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende. Vipers, who finished the first round in strong form with three consecutive wins, currently lead the table with 34 points, just one ahead of NEC. A win would extend their lead before NEC plays later in the week.URA, sitting on 24 points, has an opportunity to cut the deficit to seven points with a victory. However, their recent record against Vipers has been poor, losing their last three league meetings without scoring…
The draw for the Stanbic Uganda Cup Round of 32 was held on Monday morning, live on FUFA TV. The event featured Uganda Cranes legend and former vice-captain Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, who lifted the trophy with SC Villa in 2014.Reigning champions Kitara FC were drawn against Kampala Region side CATDA FC, who play their home matches at Kakungulu Memorial School playgrounds. Joint record holders Express FC will travel to Yumbe to face Total FC from the West Nile Region, while KCCA FC will also head to Arua to take on Kuluva Rainbow FC. Last season’s finalists, NEC FC, will travel…
Namboole Stadium is set to welcome back competitive athletics with the National Over Distance Championships on February 15, 2025. This marks the first track event at the facility since its closure for renovations, representing a significant milestone in Uganda’s athletics calendar.The stadium’s national athletics track was completed in September 2024 as part of the first phase of an extensive renovation project. With the tartan surface now fully ready for use, the upcoming event will serve as the official reopening for athletics competitions.The National Over Distance Championships will feature a range of events for both men and women, including the 150m,…
Uganda’s national women’s basketball team, the Gazelles, have secured their place at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket after defeating Egypt 74-63 in the Zone V Qualifiers final at Hassan Mostafa Arena in Cairo. The victory guarantees Uganda a spot at the continental tournament in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, and serves as redemption after Egypt denied them direct qualification in the 2023 edition. This will be Uganda’s fourth appearance at the Women’s AfroBasket, having previously competed in 1997, 2015, and 2023.The Gazelles displayed resilience and tactical discipline throughout the game. Despite trailing 18-19 at the end of the first quarter, they gained…
Vipers SC are gearing up for the second half of the Ugandan Premier League season with their sights set on maintaining their position at the top of the table. The Venoms currently lead the standings with 34 points from 15 matches, holding a narrow one-point advantage over NEC FC. With 15 more games to go, every match is crucial as they push for another league title.To strengthen their attack, Vipers brought in Isaac Ogwang from Police FC, a striker who had already scored six goals before making the switch. His addition adds firepower to an already potent attacking unit that…
Kitara FC heads into the second round of the 2024/25 StarTimes Uganda Premier League without their talisman, Denis Omedi, after completing their mid-season transfer business with minimal changes.The Royals saw two departures and made just one signing during the window. Omedi, who had been the team’s standout performer, joined Rwandan giants APR after an impressive spell with Kitara, where he scored 19 goals in 45 appearances across all competitions.The club also parted ways with midfielder Umar Lutalo, whose contract was terminated just four months after his arrival. Lutalo, a free-agent signing from SC Villa last September, had been absent since…
KCCA FC CEO Anisha Muhoozi has strongly condemned the FUFA Appeals Committee’s decision to dismiss the club’s appeal against the forfeiture of their match against Mbarara City.In an audio statement shared by the club, Muhoozi expressed deep frustration with the committee’s reasoning, particularly its stance on KCCA’s alleged failure to consult the FUFA Competitions Board regarding the eligibility of defender Gavin Kizito Mugweri.“It is absurd that the FUFA Appeals Committee has come up with such a ruling,” Muhoozi said. “Their justification is that KCCA didn’t consult the FUFA Competitions Board. I question whether they even understand how the game is…