FIBA Africa champions cup
City Oilers 69-77 GSP

Uganda’s representatives and Zone V champions City Oilers made their maiden appearance at the FIBA Africa champions cup on a losing note, falling to Algerian side Groupement Sportif de Petroliers (GSP).

In the opening game of the 31st edition of the continental club championship played on Wednesday in Cairo, Egypt, Oilers lost 69-77 to GSP in group B.

Both teams making their debut at the tournament, the first quarter was on equal footing with either side managing 18 points.

However, the Algerian side stretched to a wide gap in the second period scoring 24 points while Oilers were limited to just five points.

GSP took a 19 point gap heading into halftime leading 42-23. However, Mande Juruni’s charges put up a resuscitated performance after recess with Stanley Ociiti orchestrating the attempted comeback.

Oilers combined for 27 points in the third quarter while limiting GS Petroliers to just 11 points and by the end of the quarter, the gap had narrowed to three points with the Algerian outfit leading 53-50.

Despite all attempts from Oilers, Petroliers held on to win the game 77-69 and condemn the Zone V champions to a losing start.

GSP’s Abdallah Humedin had a game high 27 points while Stanley Ociiti led the scores for Oilers with 24 points.

The top four teams from the two groups qualify for the quarter finals. The tournament is expected to run through up to 17th December.

Group B

GSP (Algeria), CRD Libolo (Angola), AS Sale (Morocco), City Oilers (Uganda), Customs (Nigeria), BEAC (Cameroon)

National Basketball League Ladies’ Finals
UCU Lady canons 78-75 KCCA Leopards

This year’s champion in the National basketball league (Ladies’ category) will be determined with a decider (game 7) after UCU Lady canons put up a spirited performance to claim game six and level the series.

The University side needed overtime to go past KCCA Leopards in a thrilling game played on Wednesday at the YMCA outdoor court.

Judith Nansobya was sublime on the night scoring a game high 27 points with eleven coming in overtime.

Nansobya sparked off the game with a 3 point jump shot but KCCA Leopards surged up to take the hotly contested opening quarter 18-14.

UCU Lady canons were brilliant in the second period combining for 16 points while limiting Leopards to just 7 points and took a 5 point lead (30-25) heading into recess.

The intensity kept through even after the break and UCU created a comfortable gap midway through the third quarter.

With 05:54 on the clock, Vilmar Achieng made a 2 point jump shot for UCU to lead with a 10 point gap (41-31) although KCCA reduced it to within four at the end of the period.

Nick Natuhereza’s side managed 18 points while Leopards had 19.

The final quarter was more fascinating with Leopards playing catch up play. With a minute and 17 seconds to play, Flavia Oketcho made a 3 point jump shot to narrow the gap to two points with UCU leading 65-63.

Oketcho converted from a free throw to give Leopards the lead (66-65) with 45 seconds to play.

However UCU levelled the scores with Ritah Imanishimwe making a free throw to even the score at 66 all and force overtime.

Overtime was literally about Judith Nansobya who made 11 points for the defending champions to win 78-75 and level the series at 3-3.

Nansobya had a game high 27 points while teammate Ritah Imanishimwe added 17. Martha Soigi led the scores for KCCA with a team high 24 points.

Uganda Premier League secretariat has accepted SC Villa Jogoo’s respect to host Kirinya Jinja SS FC at Nakivubo stadium.

The match scheduled for Saturday 10th December was initially set for Namboole Stadium but the hosts SC Villa requested a change due to unavailability of venue due to maintenance works.

“Mandela National Stadium (Namboole) is currently undergoing some works on the playing turf and can’t host any match for the time being,” UPL noted in a statement.

“Relatedly,  SC  Villa  has  requested  the  match  venue  for  their  match  that  will  be  played  on  Saturday 10th December 2016 against Kirinya Jinja sss FC be changed to Nakivubo Stadium and their request has been accepted by the secretariat.”

SC Villa previously used Nakivubo stadium for their home matches but shifted this season citing some unavoidable circumstances.

‘All  parties  are  informed  to  take  note  of  the  change  of  venue  from  Namboole  stadium  to Nakivubo Stadium for the above match.   We regret any inconvenience that may be caused,” UPL further added.

The Jogoos are currently perching on the second spot on the log standings with 28 points, four below leaders KCCA FC while Kirinya sit in the back of the classroomclassroom without a single victory in fourteen outings.

Norman Ogik early second half strike against KCCA FC in Bugembe ensured Sadolin Paints not only pick a point but extend their unbeaten streak to nine games.

The painters put up an energetic and enterprising show that earned them applauds from KCCA FC assistant manager Morley Byekwaso.

“The game was so hard and physical,” Byekwaso remarked.

“We expected to have the result on our side but missed several clear cut chances, however we appreciate their resilience and strong fight. They really deserved the point.”

The club missed several players in their structure including defender Habib Kavuma who was out suspended, Lawrence Kasadha and Hassan Waswa ‘Dazo’ are out injured while Mpuuga was named on the bench.

“We didn’t play 3-5-2 system because we missed several of our central defenders due to accumulated cautions and Mutyaba (malaria) who has been our key playmaker.  But still, we really feel sorry for ourselves because of the chances we lost.”

Despite the draw, KCCA FC still top the charts with 32 points, four clear off SC Villa in the second place. Both have played 14 games.

The Kasasiro boys make another daunting trip to Lugazi on Saturday to face URA FC

“We have to pull our socks and prepare hard to beat URA who we are facing on Saturday in Lugazi if we are to keep hopes of retaining the trophy,” he added.

Geoffrey Sserunkuma had scored the opener to take his season’s tally to nine goals.

Sports Club Villa have released the programme for the burial of their former technical chairman Sam Tamale Kapeera “Kamantalo.

The club CEO, Mr. Ivan Kakembo released the detailed burial arrangements on Thursday indicating when the body of the deceased will arrive in Uganda to the burial.

According to Kakembo, club President Eng. Ben Immanuel Misagga has appointed a committee to make sure the fallen club legend is sent off honourably.

“Club President Eng. Ben Immanuel Misagga has therefore appointed a committee to work with the bereaved family in regard to burial arrangements,” reads part of the statement released by Kakembo.

“The committee will be headed by Fred “Guy” Kawuma and will be deputised by Topher Musoke,” noted Kakembo.

The body is expected to arrive at Entebbe international airport on Monday next week at 10:00pm and will be handed over to Uganda Funeral services staff.

On Tuesday, the deceased’s body will be taken to his home in Kansanga, Masaana zone at midday for a vigil.

Kapeera will be laid to rest on Wednesday at his ancestral home in Vvumba village, near Bugema University in Buleemezi, Luweero at 4pm but there will be a requiem mass in the morning at Kansanga Anglican church.

Kapeera who served as SC Villa technical chairman for over 25 years until 2012, passed away on 13th November in USA after struggling a long time with diabetes.

Uganda Premier League
Soana vs Vipers
Kavumba Recreation Centre 4pm

Vipers will attempt to keep their pursuit of keeping within the title race as they visit tricky side Soana in Friday’s key fixture at Kavumba recreation centre, Wakiso.

The two time league winners have had a bland start to the season that have them drop as far as fifth position, 11 points behind leaders KCCA.

The dismal performance led to the sacking of head coach Abdallah Mubiru and interim coach Richard Wasswa will be hoping to make quick amends as the first round comes to an end.

Wasswa took on the mantle at the start of this week and opened his account with a stalemate against Saints in Bombo on Tuesday.

Soana under the stewardship of outspoken tactician Sam Ssimbwa have had an incredible start to the season currently occupying 3rd position on 23 points.

However, the Kavumba based side come into the game on the back of a 2-1 loss to Express and would want to get a positive result to keep within the leading park.

Vipers will be without Erisa Ssekisambu who is still sidelined with an injury.

Midfielder Brian Kakaire is also a doubt after picking an injury in the game against Saints.  Halid Lwaliwa and Aggrey Madoi will also not feature against Soana due to injuries.

Soana on the other hand have no major injury concerns apart from midfielder Willy Kavuma who is doubtful.

Head to Head

Vipers are unbeaten against Soana in the six encounters they have met in the league, winning five and drawing on one occasion.

The Visitors have at least scored a goal in each of the game they have played against Soana. (Vipers have scored 14 goals and conceded just two).

League meetings

09/04/2016 Vipers 2-0 Soana

31/10/2015 Soana 1-2 Vipers

20/03/2015 Vipers 1-1 Soana

31/10/2014 Soana 0-2 Vipers

04/05/2014 Soana 0-3 Vipers

19/11/2013 Vipers 4-0 Soana

Coach Matia Lule enjoyed a winning start to his tenure at Express FC as his team made away with a 2-1 advantage away to Soana FC on Tuesday.

The Red Eagles travel to Jinja to face relegation dogged Jinja Municipal Council as they close first round business. JMC Hippos have not yet won a league match and sit bottom of the table.

The hosts are hampered with several injuries in their camp but coach Lutaalo believes those available will do the job and break the unwanted season jinx.

Hippos defeated Express at Kakindu earlier in March with two goals from centre back Walangarira Musa and Richard Wandyaka.

“All our efforts are focused towards winning our first game though it’s not going to be easy but we are still hopeful,” coach Lutalo said.

JMC have drawn two of their last five matches conceding seven goals while Express lost only one of their last five.

The team had gone seven games without a victory prior to Mathias Lules appointment.

Express lost both games at Kakindu last season with an identical 2-0 to JMC hippos and Bul FC.

“Preparations have gone well and team is ready to put in a good shift to the game,” Express coach Matia Lule said.

“I can’t promise a win but if we play good game we can get all the three points. I request the fans to turn up in huge numbers to give us more energy.”

JMC Hippos will miss the services of strikers Musa Bankene, Abdulrahim Ajab, while  Kato will wait for a late fitness test.

Captain Mike Mutyaba, Simon Sserunkuma and Ismael Kazibwe are all out of contention for a place in Lule’s travelling squad.

Uganda Premier League club Police FC have cracked the whip on two veteran players who are suspected of match fixing, club chairman/patron Asan Kasingye has confirmed.

“I am informing you with a heavy heart, that Police FC has parted company with three of its senior players; Katerega Godfrey the captain, his assistant Kyambadde Sadat for betting and throwing away team matches,” Kasingye shockingly revealed.

Long serving striker Peter Ssenyonjo has also been released from the club after he reportedly travelled to join a club in the United Arab Emirates without the club’s blessings.

“Senyonjo Peter who has gone to UAE on his own frolic without the clubs consent. We have canceled their contracts and wish them well elsewhere,” Kasingye added.

Timbe’s sacking.

Sam Timbe resigned his job on October 22nd where he cited low player morale as one of the reasons for his decision.

He said, “I have discovered that the club players underserving low morale which has led to continued poor results on the pitch is attached to my presence and particularly my recently renewed contract.”

Uganda premier league

Soana 0-1 Vipers

Erisa Ssekisambu scored the lone goal as Vipers earned a hard fought win against Soana at Kavumba recreation grounds on Friday.

In a game where possession kept fluctuating from either side, Ssekisambu got the deciding goal in the second half for Vipers to earn victory, their first win in four games.

Soana got the first attempt on goal as early as the 3rd minute through Dan Ssewava’s but his effort went a few inches off target.

Brian Nkuubi almost broke the deadlock at the quarter hour mark but failed to convert Brian Kakaire’s cross firing the chance wide.

Keziron Kizito and Erisa Ssekisambu had a quick interchange beating Soana defence but Ssekisambu failed to put the ball past goalkeeper Godfrey Wakabu.

Vipers were forced to make a change with Shafik Bakaki limping off and was replaced by Musa Malunda.

Goalkeeper Ismael Watenga denied Allan Kayiwa making an acrobatic save with a minute to play in the first half.
Kayiwa made a powerful effort just outside the area but Watenga parried away the ball for a corner kick.

The deciding moment came in the 56th minute with Ssekisambu heading home Hassan Wasswa’s cross from a free kick.

Sam Ssimbwa brought on Dan Wagaluka and Hamis Kitagenda but the changes failed to pay off dividends with Vipers holding on to claim all three points.

Ssekisambu almost doubled the lead for Vipers but his shot hit at the base of the post.

The result means Vipers move from 5th to 3rd position on 24 points while Soana now drop to 4th position on 23 points

Soana starting XI
Godfrey Wakabu,Siraje Turyamuhebwa,Ibrahim Kizza(51′ Willy Kavuma),Jonathan Mugabi,Issa Mubiru,Minsi Katende,Allan Kayiwa,Godfrey Ssimbwa,Frank Kalanda,Dan Ssewava(60′ Hamis Kitagenda)Davis Ssali(70′ Dan Wagaluka)

Vipers Starting XI
Ismael Watenga,Nicholas Wadada,Dan Bilikwalira,Shafik Bakaki(40′ Musa Malunda), Hassan WASWA , Deus Bukenya,Brian Nkuubi(Siraje Ssentamu), Keziron Kizito,Tony Odur, Erisa Ssekisambu, Brian Kakaire(75′ Allan Kayiwa)

Jinja Municipal Council (JMC) Hippos produced a stunning result as they trapped Express FC to earn their first victory of the season in a brawny affair played at Kakindu on Friday.

Daniel Shabena capped his excellent afternoon with a superb goal in the 28th minute to gift the relegation threatened side a 1-0 win.

Shabena pounced on the ball inside a crowded 18 yard line and tapped below Emmanuel Opiyo’s left hand dive.

Vianne Sekajugo had earlier done the donkey work to drill through the left wing and slotted in for Moses Batali whose initial strike was blocked but left floating dangerously in the crowd.

The score should have been doubled, but an earlier chance saw Batali’s tricky penalty rise to rattle the crossbar with Opiyo well beaten.

Batali nearly reclaimed himself in the 41st minute after a systematic inter switch with Sekajugo and Shabena left the midfielder exposed to goal before riffling a thunderous shot which was initially too strong for Opiyo but the keeper recovered and picked on the goal line.

JMC Hippos stagnate on the bottom of the log with seven points into the mid-season same fate to Express who remain seventh with 19 points at least until Saturday matches.

Saturday fixture

Bright Stars vs Police – CS Stadium, Matugga
URA FC vs KCCA FC – Lugazi
Sadolin Paints FC vs Onduparaka FC – Bugembe
Proline FC vs Saints – Lugogo
SC Villa Vs Kirinya Jinja – Nakivubo
Lweza FC vs BUL FC – Wankulukuku

A brilliant first half freekick from attacking midfielder Gaddafi Gadinho was all that Onduparaka needed to overcome Sadolin Paints FC in Bugembe, Jinja.

Gadinho whirled the ball round a four man defensive wall to beat Oringa Franco in goal in what was an epic end to end encounter.

Sadolin came into the game at the back of eight unbeaten streak that ended with a draw on Wednesday with defending champions KCCA FC in the same venue.

The Caterpillars suffered a setback on Tuesday, sharing points with another Jinja side, BUL FC, but can now make the nine hour long journey in jubilation.

Captain Muhammad Shaban and influential midfielder Gaddafi Wahab ‘Adjumani’ were both freezed out of the starting lineup together with Rashid Agau due to injury concerns while Ceasar Okhuti returned back to lead the attack.

First half chances.
Okhuti missed the first glorious chance of the game just after twelve minutes. Gaddafi Gadinho made smooth inroads through the painters mid zone and set up the former KCCA FC striker but his thunderous shot met an equivalent resistance from Franco Oringa.

Caterpillars came close again just to the break but Living Kabong’s sleek curve rose to hit the bar. Okhuti, Okwi and Gadinho made fine touches but Kabong’s final effort failed to remain on course.

The hosts too had equal chances Especially at the half hour mark when Lukungu picked on his half and traded eiwn his right channel to deliver a cross to Kyambadde whose header ended with a deflection on both vertical poles and then cleared off.

Lukungu created another chance a minute later but Ogik’s final product went wide with only keeper to beat.

Sadolin Paints XI: Franco Oringa, Ronald Lukungu, Faisal Muledhu, Moses Kibirige, Ibrahim Sajjabi, Peter Katumba, Allan Oryek, Sijali Jamal (58′ Nasser Muzamir), Robert Achema (57′ Hilbert Katongole), Norman Ogik (75′ Basani Saaf), Fred Kyambadde.

Subs: Hilbert Hatim, Geoffrey Mbazira, Andrew Basooma.

Onduparaka XI: Richard Anyama, Gasper Adriko, Rashid Toha, Norman Sadam, Akram Kakembo, Ivan Mboowa (46′ Gibson Wahab), Bernard Muhammad, Gaddafi Gadinho, Living Kabong, Dickens Okwir, Caesar Okhuti

Subs: Nissar Kasim, Denis Andama, Ceasar Olega, Farouk Kawooya

The Ugandan Parliament on Saturday extraordinarily bagged all the balling trophies at the East African Parliamentary Games that have been going on in the Kenyan coastal town of Mombasa.

The first victory was registered by the female legislators at Makande indoors stadium.

The Ugandan female MPs beat all the teams in the netball tournament and trounced their Tanzanian counterparts in the final with a comfortable score of 38 against 29 for the East Africa’s biggest country by land mass.

In Volleyball, Ugandan MPs took the third position bagging bronze after defeating the East African Legislative members. The score was 2-1 also in Mombasa.

Ugandan MPs Henry Mbwatekamwa and Abbas Agaba prepares to attack the opponent during the volleyball game

Hon. Andrew Kulaaya prepares to serve

Meanwhile in football the male MPs are the champions after thumping Burundi.

Uganda Parliament Netball team captained by the Leader of Opposition Winnie Kizza

The final at Mbaraka stadium was seen as the toughest game as no score was registered by any team in 90 minutes two halves.

The two teams were customarily sent in for penalties where Uganda again emerged victorious after scoring 8 goals against Burundi’s 7 goals.

Action in the Fufa Women elite league continued over the weekend with six fixtures played across the two groups.

Nine goals were scored with only one game ending in a draw.

Defending champions Kawempe Muslim, Uganda Martyr’s Lubaga and Wakiso Hills recorded away wins.

Gafford Ladies search for their maiden win this season is still on after a stalemate against She Corporate on Saturday at Kanyanya playground.

Gafford have now picked just four points in their opening five games sitting 5th on the table while She Corporate are third with 7 points in the Victoria group.

She Makerere were stunned at home suffering a shocking 2-1 loss to Wakiso Hills.

In Soroti, Olila High school picked maximum points defeating Uganda Martyr’s 1-0 courtesy of Ritah Nabossa on Saturday and Olila now sit second on the table in Victoria group on nine points in four games, four behind leaders Ajax Queens.

Uganda Martyrs redeemed themselves with a 1-0 hard-fought win against Eastern Heroes on Sunday.

In the Elizabeth group, leaders Kawempe Muslim maintained their perfect start to the season winning five in five after a 1-0 win against Kampala Queens on Saturday at Villa Park, Nsambya.

Defender Yudaya Nakayenze scored the all important goal for Kawempe to maintain their summit status with 15 points.

On Sunday, UCU Lady Cardinals defeated rivals Mutesa I Royal University 2-1 to claim second spot.

Maureen Kinavudori and Jackie Nakasi scored for the Mukono based side while Sharon Namatovu netted for Muteesa, taking her goal tally to 6 and currently the top scorer.

Match day 5 results

Olila High 1-0 Uganda Martyr’s
Eastern Heroes 0-1 Uganda Martyr’s
She Makerere 1-2 Wakiso Hills
Kampala Queens 0-1 Kawempe Muslim
Gafford Ladies 0-0 She Corporate
UCU Lady Cardinals 2-1 Muteesa I Royal university

Defending champions Harris International emerged winners in the 2016 annual corporate beach soccer tournament that took place on Saturday at Lido beach Entebbe.

In a game that was determined by a coin toss, Harris International edged past Civil Aviation Authority team A (CAA ‘A’) after a one-all full time draw.

The tournament was graced by 25 teams from different corporate companies and associations including Online Media Publishers Association (OMPA), National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC), Riham, MTN Uganda, Movit, Victoria Engineering, Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), Radiant, CTPH, Kazinga Tours, StarCafe, Royalway Media, NileBreweries, VisionGroup, SMSone among other.

After qualifier games played in four different groups, Vision Group, Kampala water, Movit, MTN, Riham, CAA ‘A’, CAA ‘B’ and league debutants Online Media Publishers (OMPA) made it to the quarter finals.

League debutants OMPA on the field

The Kagwirawo Betting sponsored OMPA had overcome Kazinga Tours in the group stages and proceeded to the quarter finals despite a dismal performance against Vision Group.

The tournament organizer Betty Aliba of Perfect Events noted that the gala will be happening twice a year starting 2017.

Results

GROUP A
Harris International 2-0 Victoria Engineering
Victoria Engineering 0-7 Movit
Movit 3-4 Harris International

GROUP B
Vision Group 7-0 On Line Media
Kazinga Tours 1-2 On Line Media
Vision Group 6-1 Kazinga Tours

GROUP C
Uganda Raw Honey 1-5 Kampala Water ‘B’
MTN 2-1 Kampala Water ‘B’
CAA ‘B’ 2-3 MTN

GROUP D
Kampala Water ‘A’ 5 – 0 Conservation for Public
Skin Guard 1-0 Kampala Water ‘A’
CAA ‘A’ 8-0 Conservation for Public
Skin Guard 2-5 CAA ‘A’

Quarter-finals:
Vision Group 3-5 Kampala Water
Movit 5-0 MTN
Harris International 2-1 CAA ‘B’
CAA A 6-1 Online Media

Semi-finals:
Movit 0-7 CAA ‘A’
Kampala Water 2-4 Harris International

Finals: CAA ‘A’ 1-1 Harris International (Haris International wins after a coin toss)

Solomon Walusimbi has been named the Maroons FC most valuable player for the first round.

The youngster walked home with the gong after a colorful end of year awards gala held at club Vibes in Luzira.

The 19-year old has featured in nine games for the prison warders this season scoring five goals and four assists.

“He (Walusimbi) has had quite a good start,” Maroons FC CEO told ChimpSport.

“We thought of awarding the most outstanding players to encourage the rest to perform well in every game they play.”

Eddy Kapampa was named the most promising upcoming player of the first round while Patrick Kaddu bagged the automatic top scorer’s gong for his seven goals this season.

“We are not only targeting a direct qualification but to do it in style- qualify with a few matches to go. These awards are just a small token but every member of the team is a winner and we value all their contributions from the playing, coaching and administrative staff.”

Maroons entered the mid-season break comfortably leading the Elgon group  with 25 points and a similar show will ensure direct qualification spot at the end of the season.

FIBA Africa Club Champions Cup
Libolo 98- City Oilers

The writing was on the wall that Zone V champions, City Oilers were venturing into a new challenge and were going to struggle on their maiden appearance.

City Oilers were outwitted by Angolan giants Clube Recreativo Despotivo (CRD) do Libolo 98-48 in their fourth group B game on Monday at the ongoing FIBA Africa club champions cup.

Last year’s finalists Libolo eased past Uganda’s representative winning all the quarters including limiting City Oilers to just a single point in the fourth quarter.

Libolo who were extremely dominant claimed the first period 20-08 and the gap grew to 27 points heading into halftime with the Angolan outfit adding 27 points while City Oilers managed 10. Libolo headed into recess leading 47-18.

City Oilers put up an incredible performance after recess trying to march Libolo and combining for 25 points while the 2014 champions scored 32 points.

However, the Uganda national basket league literally did not return for the fourth quarter as Libolo capped up their dominance with 19 points while Oilers got just one point.

Libolo eventually won the game to claim their third win in four games while Oilers lost their fourth game and are left with one to play against Nigeria’s customs.

City Oilers lost to Algeria’s GSP 77-69 in their opening game before losing to AS Sale (Morocco) 83-73 and their chances of making the quarterfinals were shuttered with a 67-65 loss to Cameroon’s BEAC on Sunday.

Libolo’s Jekel Foster had a game high 16 points also managing 5 rebounds and 7 assists while Kami Kabangu had 16 points a team high for Oilers.

City Oilers results

GSP 77-69 City Oilers
AS Sale 83-73 City Oilers
BEAC 67-65 City Oilers
CRD Libolo 98-44 City Oilers

The second round of the 2016-17 Fufa Junior league rolled off over the weekend with 22 goals scored over seven games.

Sc Villa Jogoo kick started the round with a 2-1 victory over Kirinya Jinja SS JT at Nakivubo despite league topscorer Fred Massa’s ninth strike. The match was played on Saturday. Majid Mutoni grabbed a brace for the Jogoos.

Treble group leaders KCCA soccer academy continued their explosive form thrushing Proline 4-0 in what can be named a ‘Lugogo derby’. Sadat Anaku, Francis Jurua, Dennis Kato and Timothy Odong were all on the score sheet.

Vipers Junior team were the biggest winners of the weekend, whitewashing BUL FC 6-1 in a one sided affair that witnessed a trebble from Martin Aprem.

Nicholas Bawuna consoled the Jinja side while Pius Ssonko and Solomon Lutaalo added for the Kitende based side.

Sadolin Paints Junior team ‘arrested’ Police Armless Brigade in Bugembe. Vincent Komakech scored a brace for the junior painters.

Results.
SC Villa Jogoo JT 2:1 Kirinya Jinja SS

Sunday, 11-Dec-2016

URA JT 1-1 Onduparaka JT

KCCA SA 4-0 Proline SA

Vipers JT 6-1 BUL JT

Sadolin Paints JT 2-0 Police Armless Brigade

The Saints JT 2-0 Bright Stars JT

Lweza Orange Brigades 0-2 Soana SA

Uganda Crested Cranes international midfielder Jean Senninde has organized a women football tournament that kicks off on Friday 16 December at Villa Park, Nsambya.

The tournament is open for all women football teams in the country but the top flight (FWEL) licensed players.

“My main objective is to help identify, develop young players and help boost women football in Uganda,” Sseninde told ChimpSport.

She adds that, “The tournment is about women with passion to play and haven’t yet got the opportunity to compete at high level of competition in Uganda which is the women elite league.”

Sseninde plies her trade in the United Kingdom with Queens Park Rangers ladies FC in the English FA women’s premier league.

“Only players and teams that are not taking part in the ongoing women elite league are allowed to participate in the tournament. It’s the first one that I am doing, so hoping it goes well and then we shall organize an improved second edition next year.”

Crested Cranes head coach Majidah Nantanda is the main patron of the event while other special guests include singer Bobi Wine’s spouse Barbie Kyagulanyi.

Former SC Victoria University midfielder Mathew Odong is elated with the fact that he will be featuring in the 2017 Kenya Premier League after helping his side Kariobangi Sharks to earn promotion.

The Sharks finished second in Kenya’s second division league and thus booked a spot on next season’s league.

“The team (Kariobangi Sharks) had struggled to enter the Kenya Premier League for about fourteen years but finally we broke the jinx and qualified,” Odong told ChimpSport.

Odong joined the team at the beginning of the season on loan from Tusker FC and has gone on to score seven goals and a double figure of assists.

“I joined the club with a positive mind and determined to help achieve the goals set. I managed to score six goals and sixteen assists in the league, One goal in the Gotv shield and three assists.”

The Nairobi based club capped their season with a bronze medal after finishing third in the GOTV shield cup.

“My next target is to help the team maintain slot in the KPL and finish among the top four. I am also aiming at the golden boot next season and hopefully I can.”

Sadolin Paints head coach Richard Kirumira has hinted that the club will not be busy in the midseason transfer season.

The Bugembe outfit ended the season in the tenth place with 17 points, which Kirumira says was below their target.

“Our target was to get twenty points in the first round to set a good stage for the last lap which is normally tricky,” Kirumira said.

“We missed our target by three points but the deviation can be explained by the nature of the league this season characterized with so many draws.”

The painters have scored a paltry eight goals so far with club top scorer, Norman Ogik registering five on his name. They have also conceded the least number of goals (10) thanks to Franco Oringa’s work in goal.

“We are thinking of only two additions in our squad; another striker to compliment Ogik and a good goalkeeper to challenge Oringa and keep him on his feet.”

“The difference between our top scorers is worrying meaning that without Ogik, the rest can’t deliver enough. Oringa needs a very strong challenger that will also help us during training the strikers.”

List of Sadolin Paints 2016-17 squad

Goalkeepers: 1. Franco Oringa, 27. Hilbert Hatimu

Defenders: 3. Moses Kibirige, 19. Ibrahim Sajjabi, 15. Desmond Kyobe, 2. Joseph Semogerere, 18. Ronald Lukungu, 28. Mulodhu Faizo

Midfielders: 13. Dan Ekuyu, 11. Bruhan Matovu, 23. Anthony Baize, 27. Eddie Ssegane, 23. Nazil Serwada, 12. Isaac Muyanga, 5. 5. Basaan Saaf, 10. Robert Schema, 20. Ivan Lubaale, 8. Andrew Basooma, 26. Nasser Muzamir, 6. Peter Katumba, 14. Nasser Nsubuga.

Strikers: 7. Allan Oryek, 9. Norman Ogik, 20. Fred Kyambadde, 25. Sijali Jamali, 16. Herbert Katongole,