Uganda Premier League
The Saints 2-0 BUL

Julius Malingumu struck twice as Saints defeated BUL in the Azam Uganda Premier League game played at the Champions stadium, Mwererwe on Friday.

A goal in either half from the fast striker ensured he stunned his former employers who released him in January this year.

Playing at their new home ground for the first time, the Saints looked the better side right from kickoff despite both teams failing to create enough chances.

Veteran striker Wakaza had the first attempt at goal in the opening two minute albeit his effort went just wide.

Malingumu kept troubling the visitor’s centre backs (Asuman Alishe and Junior Mukisa) and he almost broke the deadlock at the 20th minute mark but his header off Rogers Aloro’s cross went fruitless.

The stocky forward put the army side ahead with three minutes to play in the first half with an absolute beauty.

Malingumu received the ball on the right wing from Rogers Aloro about 40 yards from goal and he curled the ball beyond goalkeeper Paul Munjampani’s reach.

Three minutes after recess,Malingu doubled Saint’s lead dribbling through BUL’s defence before slotting the ball into the bottom right corner of the goal.

Despite several attempts from BUL and perhaps a better display in the second stanza, Saints remained impenetrable at the back.

Manager Frank Anyau brought on Isaac Sserunkuma, Godfrey Buni and Razak Saheed but all efforts seemed futile on the day.

Godfrey Wakabu limped off after sustaining an injury in the 68th minute and was replaced by Augustine Walusimbi

The result moves Saints from 12th position to 9th on 21 points while BUL remain locked in the drop zone in 14th position on 16 points

Saints Starting XI

Alex Mugabi, Dennis Ssekitoleko (87′ Julius Kisambira), Issa Mubiru, Joseph Othieno, Filbert Obenchan, Gerrard Bagoole, Aloro Rogers, Robert Nakyenalire, GodfreyWakaza (68′ Augustine Walusimbi), Julius Maliyamungu (77′ Moses Mulambula)

BUL starting XI

Paul Mujampani, Fred Agandu, Yesseri Waibi, Asuman Alishe, Junior Joseph Mukisa, Patrick Ssembuya, Yunus Sibira (57′ Isaac Sserunkuma), Villa Oromchan, Robert Achema (81′ Razak Saheed Abiola)David Bagoole, Shaka Sozzi

Uganda Premier League
SC Villa vs Lweza
Nakivubo stadium 4:00pm

SC Villa head coach Shafik Bisaso has one option at offer to save his job and that’s to pick maximum points against Lweza on Saturday.

After a dismal start to the second round which has seen the club pick just two points in 2 games (0-0 vs Bright stars and 1-1 vs JMC), SC Villa President, Eng. Ben Misagga issued a one match ultimatum to coach Bisaso.

In the same breath, Ibrahim Kirya the head coach at Lweza is in a similar situation like Bisaso. Anything less than a win could earn him a sack according to reliable sources within the club.

Lweza have lost the opening two games of the second round and increasingly move closer to relegation.

Grounded at 12th position on the table, the Orange brigade have 18 points, just two adrift the drop zone.

Kirya however blames the poor results on lack of coordination within the team given the fact that it is virtually a new team assembled.

“It is true we are struggling but I would entirely put that on lack of coordination. Most of the players are new so you need more time for then to jell together,” he said.

“This time of the season is tricky because everyone is fighting for points but we shall put our bodies on the line to make sure we pick positive results against SC Villa,” Kirya added.

Despite losing ground in the title run, SC Villa have a chance to dislodge KCCA FC at the summit if they win.

Victory for the blues will move them to 36 points, one ahead of KCCA FC albeit with two games more.

SC Villa boasts of a better head to head against Lweza unbeaten in the five league meetings. (Won 4 and Drawn once).

Vipers enter their second part of the Preliminary round in the Caf Confederations Cup against Volcano club on Saturday at the Stade Moroni.

Under coach Richard Waswa and Edward Golola, the team will seek to emulate their local cup predecessors, SC Villa who cruised through the same stage with ease and lost in the second round.

This is Vipers first ever appearance in this competition. They carry a 0-0 draw from the first leg in Kampala.

“We have done lots of homework, polishing and tied up the loose ends,” coach Richard Waswa noted ahead of the do or die clash.

“We have to create and convert our chances into goals and defend well, that is our main purpose here.”

Volcano Club De Moroni, just like Vipers, have won the local league twice in their existence and four Comoros cups but it’s not until 2015 and 2016 that they participated in the continental games.

The Comoros club lost 5-0 to Angolan club Petro de Luanda in the 2015 preliminary rounds with 4-0 away and 1-0 at home. They lost 1-0 Kaiser Chiefs lamidfield midfieldrst leg and dished out a walkover in the second. That means the team has failed to score a goal in five continental appearances.

How will Vipers lineup?

Ismail Watenga is expected to maintain his position in between the posts.

Captain Nicholas Wadada and Aggrey Madoi do the business in the respective wing back spots as Halid Lwaliwa partners shafiq Bakaki at the heart of defense.

Deus Bukenya is likely to maintain his place in the midfield as Moses Waiswa and Keziron Kizito complement the attack.

Tony Odur, Sekisambu and Kalisa could all make a start as the coach is looking for an attacking formula.

Uganda Premier League
SC Villa 2-2 Lweza

Sports club Villa missed out the opportunity of ascending to the summit of the league table after playing to a 2 all draw against Lweza.

Amidst protests from fans that carried placards in support of the embattled coach Shafik Bisaso who was given a one match ultimatum, Villa registered their third consecutive draw.

SC Villa dropped a two goal lead with Lweza surging up in the final 20 minutes to level the score in a game played on Saturday at Nakivubo stadium.

In a game that was a do or die affair for coaches of either side, SC Villa started the better side dominating the proceedings especially in the first half but the visitors put up a spirited comeback in the second stanza to salvage a point.

Emmanuel Arnold Okwi opened the scores in the 28th minute heading home Joseph Nsubuga’s cross from the right to hand the Jogoos a perfect start.

Eleven minutes after recess, forward Alex ‘Benzema’ Kitata doubled the lead and SC Villa seemed destined for their first win in the second round of the league.

However, things fell apart when Okwi got injured and was replaced by midfielder Dennis Kamanzi in the 67th minute while Vitalis Tabu had earlier on replaced Martin Kiiza who troubled Lweza’s  defence.

Ibrahim Kirya, the Lweza head coach also brought on Kisakye John Wesley and Charles Ssempa for Julius Adebo and Juma Balinya respectively.

The changes paid off dividends and especially Ssempa who provided two assists.

Rajab Kakooza tapped home Ssempa’s cross from the right side of the field in the 71st minute to give hope to the visitors.

Dennis Kamanzi had a chance to put the game beyond reach with four minutes left but failed to put the ball past goalkeeper Ivan Mutumba in a one on one situation.

Lweza caught Villa on a quick counter attack ignited by Ismail Kazibwe before Ssempa laid up Owen Kasule to level the matters in the 87th minute.

Villa fans stormed the pitch after the game carrying placards in support of coach Shafik Bisaso while blaming club President for bringing on board former Express coach Wasswa Bossa.

The result means SC Villa remain second on the table with 34 points while Lweza remain grounded in 12th position on 19points

SC Villa starting XI

Samson Kirya, Joseph Nsubuga, Farouk Musisi Kizito, Benard Muwanga, Ibrahim Kiyemba, Tadeo Lwanga, Mike Ndera, Ambrose Kirya, Emmanuel Okwi (67’ Dennis Kamanzi), Alex Kitata, Martin Kiiza (50’ Vitalis Tabu)

Lweza Starting XI

Ivan Mutumba, Ismael Kazibwe, Julius Adebo, (49’ Kisakye John Wesley) Sulaiman Ochero, Swaib Mudde, Manko Kaweesa, Rajab Kakooza, Juma Balinya (50’ Charles Ssempa), Ronald Muganga (67’ Ziraba), Owen Kasule, Sula Bagala

Fufa Big league
Maroons 2-0 Moroto United

Left with just six games to play in the regular season, Maroons brightened their chances of returning to the Uganda premier league with yet another victory.

Maroons defeated Moroto United 2-0 on Saturday at the Prisons ground in Luzira to stretch their lead at the top of the Elgon group to 11 points.

Despite resting 7 players from the team that started against Doves All Stars, Asaph Mwebaze’s charges remained too strong for the visitors.

A goal in either half by midfielder Pius Obuya and prolific striker Patrick Kaddu ensured the Prison warders extended their unbeaten run to now 16 games this season.

Obuya who returned to Maroons at the start of the second round continued with his sublime form scoring his third goal in 4 games to give Maroons the lead in the 24th minute.

The sizzling midfielder scored against Simba and Doves All stars.

Fufa Big league leading goalscorer Patrick “Salgado” Kaddu also got onto the score sheet in the second Stanza to take his goal tally to 13 this season.

The result means Maroons move to 38 points, eleven about above second placed Ndejje University though with a game more.

Maroons now need just seven points in the remaining six games to confirm their promotion that is if the chasing park keep winning.

In the other game played in the Elgon group, Kira United defeated Artland Katale 3-0 to move to third position dislodging Paidha Black Angels on goal difference and if they win their game in hand, Kiira would be drawn on the same points with second placed Ndejje University.

In the Rwenzori group, Mbarara City were 2-0 winners against Sun City with Makweth Awol scoring a brace.

Mbarara now ascend to second position on 27 points dispensing Nyamityobora and now 7 points behind leaders Masavu.

Masavu and Mbarara City will clash next week on Saturday in the top of the table clash at Katabi gombolola playground.

The relegation battle between Boma Young and Water ended in a stalemate. Boma remained second from bottom with 12 points while Water also stayed in the drop zone at 10th on 15 points.

The game between Kataka and Entebbe FC in Mbale ended prematurely  with Entebbe walking off the pitch in protest of a penalty that was awarded to the home side.

Fufa Big League Results

Maroons 2-0 Moroto United

Kira United 3-0 Artland Kataka

Mbarara City 2-0 Sun City

Boma Young 1-1 Water

Kataka 0-0 Entebbe(Abandoned)

The game against Lweza on Saturday could be Shafik Bisaso’s last game in charge at SC Villa if the ultimatum issued by club President, Eng. Ben Misagga is anything to go by.

After the stalemate against JMC Hippos last week, Misagga issued a one game ultimatum to the technical team (Head Coach; Shafik Bisaso, Technical Director; Yusuf Kyeyune and team manager; Valley Mugwanya)

SC Villa head coach Shafik Bisaso insists he still harbors plans of remaining at Villa park despite results not coming through and his job hanging in balance.

Bisaso insists SC Villa are going just through a depression period just like any other team in the world would be but he is confident they will return to winning ways very soon.

“It is true the desired results are not coming our way but like any other team SC Villa is going through a struggling phase. If you have followed our three games in the second round there’s progress despite not winning,” said Bisaso.

“We failed to score against Bright stars, the next game we scored but failed to defend, against Lweza, we led 2-0 but threw away the advantage in the final 20 minutes,” he added.

Asked whether he was aware of the ultimatum, Bisaso said he knows about it but insists he is still in charge.

“I’m aware of the ultimatum but at the moment, I’m still the head coach at SC Villa may be until the executive come up with their decision,” said a confident Bisaso.

SC Villa threw away a two goal lead on Saturday to draw 2-2 against Lweza and miss out on the opportunity of ascending to the summit of the league at least for a week before KCCA FC play.

Deus Bukenya’s equalizer late in the first half against Comoros side Volcani De Moroni was all that Vipers SC needed to advance to the first round of the Caf Confederation’s cup.

The match was played at the Stade De Moroni in Comoros.

The hosts caused early panic to the Ugandans with an early goal from a miscommunication between Watenga and Shafiq Bakaki.

Kalisa, Sekisambu and Onekalit came near to an equaliser thereafter but the Volcani defense remained resolute until the 27th minute when Deus Bukenya headed in a cross from Wadada.

Vipers will face Platinum Stars from South Africa in the first round to be played in March.

Platinum Stars advanced following a 2-0 aggregate win over UD Songo from Mozambique.

Vipers team: Watenga Ismail,  Wadada Nicholas, Madoi Aggrey, Bakaki Shafiq, Lwaliwa Halid, Sentamu Siraje, Bukenya Deus, Nkuubi Brian (Keziron Kizito),Sekisambu Erisa (Alfred Leku) Karisa Milton, Onekalit Francis (Tony Odur)

Uganda Premier League
Bright stars 1-1 Soana

Bright stars needed a late penalty to avoid a loss against Soana in the Uganda premier league game played at the champions stadium, Mwererwe on Saturday.

An own goal by Bright stars defender, Innocent Asiimwe gave the visitors the lead but defender Sula Ssebunza stepped up to convert from the spot kick to salvage a point for Fred Kajjoba’s charges.

Bright stars made three changes from the team that won against Lweza last week with Hakim Mugerwa, Abdunoor Kanana and Seif Batte starting.

Mugerwa repaced Andrew Kaggwa at the right back position while Kanana who was played his first game since the start of the second round played ahead of Aksam Mutyaba in central defence.

Stocky and pacy winger cum striker Seif Batte who was relegated to the bench in the game against Lweza returned to the starting XI ahead of Farouk Banga.

Soana who were playing their second game in the second round took the lead in the 24th minute when defender Innocent Assimwe connected the ball into his own net.

Despite several attempts by the home side to level matters, Soana remained resilient at the back.

However, with the game destined towards the end, Bright stars were awarded a late penalty after substitute Samson Jakech was fouled inside the 18 yard box.

Defender Ssula Ssebunza held his nerves to convert from the resultant penalty in added time for Bright stars to walk away with at least a point.

Soana moved one place up on the table to 6th just like Bright stars who follow closely in 7th both on 25 points.

Geoffrey Sserunkuma’s 21st minute goal gave KCCA FC the vital away goal as the club lost 2-1 to CD Primeiro De Agusto but ensured progress into the first round in the Caf Champion’s league.

Tom Masiko made KCCA FC’s first attempt on goal, ten minutes into the game but his feeble shot was easily collected by the Angolan keeper. Sserunkuma tapped in from Mutyaba’s cross in the 21st.

De Agosto pulled back into contention with a double inside seven minutes through Nelson and Geraldo.

Masiko, who is just returning from an injury, was unlucky to pick another injury and pulled off seven minutes to the break for Paul Mucureezi.

KCCA FC now meet defending Champions Mamelodi Sundowns with the first leg falling in the weekend between March 10-12 in South Africa and a replay in Uganda a week later.

KCCA FC: Benjamin Ochan, Denis Okot, Timothy Awany, Habib Kavuma, Isaac Kirabira, Ivan Ntege, Tom Masiko (Paul Mucureezi), Muzamir Mutyaba, Joseph Ochaya, Derrick Nsibambi (Brian Majwega), Geoffrey Serunkuuma (Paul Musamali)

JMC Hippos junior team closed their second round games with a hard fought win over bottom placed Bright Stars on Sunday at Kakindu stadium.

Joseph Mpanguzi wasted a 30th minute penalty sending it to the stands with the goalkeeper well beaten. He had earlier been brought down in the box.

The match started minutes later than initially planned after a commotion ensued when Bright Stars could not present proper documentation for their newly signed midfielder Rajab Ssempebwa.

JMC Hippos’ Junior team

The first half ended goalless. The second produced more sparkles with both sides attacking but it was until the 62nd when JMC skipper Nicholas Tamale finally opened the game with a ferocious shot from inside the box after his initial shot rattled the top bar.

JMC Hippos remain sixth in the Hat Trick group with 21 points, eleven below the leaders Lweza Orange Brigades.

Bright Stars Junior Team

FJL Results
Vipers SC JT 2:0 Police Armless Brigades
JMC Hippos JT 1:0 Bright Stars JT
The Saints JT 3:0 Express (Walk over)

St. Joseph’s Technical Institute Kisubi and UNEB emerged the best teams in the men and ladies categories as the 1st Corporate Wood ball Circuit hammered off over the weekend.

Kisubi teammates David Mutebi and Rodgers Tayebwa struck 55 and 57 respectively to set the pace in the first of the six corporate circuits lined up this year.

Daniel Lubega finished third with 58 strokes but his club Ndejje Corporate Wood ball Club was third overall.

Justine Balemesa from UNEB hammered 64 strokes to deny St. Joseph’s top dominance with Margaret Mulamba and Mary Nantumbwe completing the podium places

Selected weekend results

Men’s singles
1. Mutebi David (SJTIK) – 55
2. Tayebwa Rodgers (SJTIK) – 57
3. Lubega Daniel (Ndejje WC) – 58

Men’s Doubles Pair
1. Semata Raymond & Tayebwa Rodgers (SJTIK) – 59
2. Dramani Norbert & Osire William (BoU) – 59
3. Barungi Rogers & Yada Ramadha (Cipla) – 61

Men’s teams
1. St. Joseph’s Technical Institute Kisubi – 243
2. Bank of Uganda – 246
3. Ndejje Corporate Wood ball Club – 251

Women’s Singles
1. Balemesa Justine (UNEB) – 64
2. Mulamba Margaret (SJTIK) – 64
3. Nantumbwe Mary (SJTIK) – 65

Women’s Doubles
1. Nantumbwe Mary & Nanyonjo Ann (SJTIK) – 66
2. Matovu Rose & Namuddu Sophia (Ndejje WC) – 67
3. Nakamate Winnie & Nazziwa Merabu (Cipla) – 73

Women’s Teams
1. UNEB – 288
2. Cipla QCIL – 311
3. Bank of Uganda – 333

Uganda Wood ball federation has released fixtures for the national wood ball league set to kick off this weekend at the Namboole stadium.

The league will commence on Saturday, February 25^th, 2017and run for nine months up to September 2 with five official match days.

Twelve men and eight women’s teams have been registered to take part in a round robin format.

Men’s teams: Bank of Uganda, Buganda Land Board, Botladz Woodball Club, Kisubi Corporate, MUBS, Ndejje Corporate Woodball Club, Ndejje University, Proway Woodball Club, St. Joseph’s Technical Institute Kisubi, Stroke Woodball Club, UNEB, and Zoe Woodball Club.

Women: Buganda Land Board, MUBS, Ndejje Corporate Woodball Club, Ndejje University, Proway Woodball Club,  Stroke Woodball Club, UNEB, and Zoe Woodball Club.

Selected match day 1 fixtures;

Men
Kisubi Corporate vs. Ndejje University
Bank of Uganda vs. Proway Wood ball Club
UNEB vs. Zoe Wood ball Club
Kisubi Technical vs. Buganda Land Board
Stroke Wood ball Club vs. MUBS
Ndejje Corporate vs. Botladz Wood ball Club
Proway Wood ball Club vs. Ndejje University

Women
UNEB vs.Proway
MUBS vs.Stroke
Ndejje Corporate vs.Buganda Land Board
Zoe vs.Ndejje University

Uganda Cranes midfielder Khalid Aucho has secured a six months deal with Red Star Belgrade in Serbia.

Head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic revealed the news on Monday night through his twitter account.

Coming to coach in AFRICA i had a dream to have a player for my childhood team RED STAR BELGRADE.My dream became reality trough AUCHO KHALID

— MICHOcoach (@michocoach) February 20, 2017

Aucho was dropped from South Africa side Baroka FC in the mid-season together with his national teammate Geoffrey Massa after spending half a season.

The 23- year old started his career at JMC Hippos in 2009 before moving to Simba FC in 2012 where he spent a year and crossed Tusker FC and later Gormahia both in Kenya.

World Football boss Gianni Infantino is set to arrive in Uganda on Friday 24th after a change of plan that necessitated the date to be brought forward by a day.

According to a communiqué from Fufa, Gianni will meet President Yoweri Museveni during his visit in Uganda that will end a day later.

The programme has been changed to suit the stakeholders who will meet the FIFA President on the historic visit to Uganda,” Fufa communications manager Ahmed Hussein said. “It was done in consultation with the team at FIFA in Zurich and all parties involved are comfortable with the new schedule. Infantino will jet in on Friday 24th February at 6pm and fly out the following day.

‘‘The change will not affect the duration of stay for FIFA President in Uganda. He will be here still for the two day period which had been communicated earlier.”

Infantinno is expected to meet other stakeholders like the Minister of Sports and Education, Hon Janet Museveni, FUFA Executive Committee, Members of FUFA, football stakeholders inclusive of the sponsors of FUFA and Uganda Cranes.

Five games will be played across the country as the Uganda Cup round of 32 hits peak on Tuesday. Premier League clubs Onduparaka, BUL, URA, Sadolin, JMC Hippos, Police and The Saints are all in action.

Two struggling giants meet in the round of 32 with eyes on the Uganda Cup with the league title already slipping away with KCCA FC, SC Villa and Vipers strongly in contention.

BUL FC go into the game with worrying statistics- They have never won a game at the Mekhta stadium in Lugazi against the tax collectors in six attempts.

The team training ground was attacked by rowdy fans on Monday morning, demanding the immediate sacking of the technical bench while some wanted the club management to step down.

The tax collectors have won the cup twice in 2011-12 and 2013-14 season while the Jinja giants only managed to reach the semifinal stage in 2015.

Other games scheduled for Tuesday
URA FC Vs Bul FC
Sadolin Paints FC Vs. Agape SS
Mbarara City FC Vs. Onduparaka FC
Police FC Vs The Saints FC
Ndejje University FC Vs JMC Hippos FC

Uganda cup round of 32
Police 4-1 The Saints

Police football club put up an incredible performance to progress to the round of 16 outwitting Saints FC 4-1 in the Uganda cup game played at Nakivubo stadium on Tuesday.

An own goal by Saints right back Aggrey Kirya, a penalty by Hakim Ssenkumba and  a brace from  veteran striker Hood Kaweesa ensured the cops advanced to the next round despite Julius Malingumu pulling one back for the visitors.

In a game where Abdallah Mubiru’s charges dominated proceedings right from the start, Police suffered an early blow with defender Ibrahim Kibumba limping off in the 10th minute and was replaced by Yasin Mubiru.

Hakim Ssenkuma put Police ahead converting from a penalty after Lauben Kimera had been fouled in the box by Robert Nakyenalire just 18  minutes into the game.

Ssaka Mpiima denied saints the leveler at the 24 minute mark clearing off the line Nakyenalire’s goal bound goal with goalkeeper Yasin Mugabi  already beaten.

Two minutes later, Hood Kaweesa doubled the lead for Police tapping home William Wadri’s low cross from a close range before Aggrey Kirya  directed the ball into his own net for the cops to take a comfortable 3-0 halftime lead.

Kaweesa scored his second on the day and Police’s fourth in the 66th minute with a cool finish off his left foot before Julius Malingumu pulled one back for the Saints four minutes later.

Police now advance to the round of 16 awaiting for the draws on a date yet to be communicated. This year’s final is slated to take place on 27th May in Arua district.

Police starting XI

Yasin Mugabi, Ssaka Mpiima, Brian Ochwo, Ibrahim Kibumba (Yasin Mubiru), Martin Mpuuga, Hakim Ssenkumba, William Wari, Rahmat Ssenfuka (Michael Birungi), Lauben Kimera (Yassin Mugume), Hood Kaweesa, Ben ochen

The Saints starting XI

Ali Kimera, Aggrey Kirya, Augustine Walusimbi, Julius Kisambira, Othieno Joseph (Dennis Ssekitoleko), Robert Nakyenalire (Moses Mulambula), Rogers Aloro, Gerald Bagoole, Ezekiel Katende, Julius Malingumu, Ivan Kiwewa (Abdunoor Lukwata)

Yesseri Waibi’s own goal in mid first half ensured URA FC progress to the round of 16 in the Uganda Cup as BUL FC’s woes continue to haunt the team. The match was played in Lugazi.

URA FC exploded from the beginning but the strikers Labama Bokota, Hamis Kiiza and Peter Lwasa were toothless in front of goal.

In the 20th minute, Alabama interchanged swift passes with Kagimu and lifted over to Kyeyune for a brilliant curve into the net but his celebrations were cut shot by the first assistant who flagged him off.

Waibi had a chance to put the Jinja boys ahead minutes later with a ferocious long range freekick but Muwanga was equally able to maintain the scoreline. Oromchan Villa also missed a sitter with an empty net staring at the half hour and a his half Volley to ammed things was also punched off by the keeper.

Waibi succumbed to the tax collectors’ pressure when he headed inside his own goal with seven minutes left after miscommunication between him, Bwete and Agandu.

URA FC XI:  Muwanga Mathias, Julius Ntambi, Sam Sekitto, Allan Munaaba, Jimmy Kulaba, Saidi Kyeyune, Shafiq Kagimu, Julius Mutyaba, Alabama Bokota, Hamis Kiiza, Peter Lwasa

Subs: Cleo Setuuba, Harry Gentle, Dickson Kigongo, Robert Mukhongotya, Nicholas Kagaba, Ibe Obina, Ali Feni

BUL FC XI: Bwete Brian, Fred Agandu, Yesseri Waibi, Derrick Walulya, Asuman Alishe, Patrick Sembuya, Robert Achema, David Bagoole, Oromchan Villa, Godfrey Buni, Yunus Sibira.

Subs: Eric Dhaira, Hakim Magombe, Junior Mukisa, Amos Etoju, Shaka Ssozi, Isaac Sserunkuma, Titus Lubega.

Masavu FC continued with their explicit form in the race for promotion to the Uganda Premier League thumping Synergy FC 4-1 in the only match played on Tuesday in the Fufa Big League.

Club top scorer Sadala Ddumba bagged a brace to take his tally to seven goals. Onesmas Andaman scored his fourth of the season while Charles Odeke added the fourth to complete the rout.

Masavu move to 37 points accumulated from eleven wins and four draws in 17 fixtures played.

The coach Allan Kabonge’s team has opened the gap to eleven points ahead of second placed Nyamityobora who have a game at hand.

The team will be back in action on Saturday in a tough fixture against promotion rivals Mbarara City FC away in Mbarara.

Arua based Onduparaka FC surged up to knock Mbarara FC out of the Uganda cup in a match played on Tuesday at Kakyeka stadium in Mbarara.

In a game that kicked off at exactly 3:30pm, both teams displayed a balanced performance that saw the first half end in a goalless stalemate.

The home team later took the lead through Micheal Muhangi’s 59^th minute goal.

Onduparaka had a chance to level matters through a penalty, 5 minutes after the hour mark but Shabaan Muhammad’s shot was collected by Mbarara FC goalie.

Shaban later scored a goal which was disallowed by the referee who ruled the teenage striker offside.

The referees decision was protested by Onduparaka supporters who stormed the pitch, bringing the game to a halt for about 5 minutes. Police swung into action to dissolve the chaos and the game resumed.

Police tries to calm down rowdy Onduparaka fans

Dickens ‘Diarra’ Okwi pulled one goal for the visitors in the 77^th minute to bring the game back to level begging before Ceaser Okhuti’s 85^th minute strike that confirmed Onduparaka’s slot in the round of 16.

Speaking to press at the end of the match, Onduparaka coach Leo Adraq said the game was not easy but the hosts did not fight in spirit after scoring the first goal.

“When we realized we are not going to have a win in the first half, we tried to push up and then we opened our defense where the hosts got a chance to score but we later equalized and we couldn’t allow them to have another goal; all in all it was a tough game played,” Adraq said.

“Our target is that the finals of this tournament will be in our home district whether we are there or not; so that one makes us fight hard to be in the finals,” he added.

Mbarara FC fans cheer their team

Mbarara FC squad

Otim Denis (18), Mwambanga Hudson (05), Waswa Hussein (12), Tweheyo Kenneth (13), Bashir Babu (15), Kakande Sadam (8), Muhangi Michael ((02), Lukwango Elias (04), Nambale Hamim (10), Sadam Nasir Capt. (07), and Kisembo Ismail (09).

Onduparaka team

Geofrey Lowo (28), Muhammad Shaban (09), Simba Sabir (07), Andama Denis (30), Adriko Alex (17), Akram Kakembo (29), Living Kabong (29), Gadafi Wahab (11), Babu Idai (16), Ibrahim Faizol (04), and Okwir Dickens (19).

Onduparaka Fans celebrate the win

Fufa Women elite league reigning champions Kawempe Muslim have been drawn against Ajax Queens at the round of 16 of the inaugural Fufa women’s cup.

In the draws held at the Fufa headquarters in Mengo on Wednesday, Kawempe will face Ajax Queens in all top tier league encounter.

Kawempe Muslim, the overwhelming favorites in the competition will have an uphill task when they visit Ajax Queens in Bulenga, one of the most improved teams this season.

Ajax Queens currently occupying second position in the Victoria group have been in sublime form since the start of the season losing only one game.

Equally, Kawempe have had a perfect start to the season, winning all the six games played and conceding just one goal in as many games.

In the other notable encounter, Makerere University (She Mak) has been drawn against Muteesa I Royal University in another all Fufa elite league clash.

Some of the fixtures have been geographically determined to cater for costs according to Fufa competitions director, Ali Mweebe.

These include; Olila High school who eliminated Eastern Heroes at the preliminary round taking on Alleluya 2008 in another Soroti derby.

Western United in Mbarara will host Masaka SS while She Corporate will play at home against Kawempe Muslim junior team.

The other fixtures include Kakungulu Memorial taking on Entebbe’s Taggy High school,London Stallions playing at home to Gafford Ladies while Kampala Queens will host UCU Lady Cardinals.

Buikwe She red stars who had earlier been seeded for the round of 16 has been consequently eliminated after the team was demoted from the Fufa women elite league.

The round of 16 fixtures are scheduled to take place on the weekend of 4th and 5th March 2017.

Full round of 16 fixtures

She Corporate vs Kawempe Muslim junior team

Western United vs Masaka SS

Olila High vs Alleluyah 2008

Kakungulu Memorial vs Taggy High school

She Mak vs Muteesa I Royal University

London Stallions vs Gafford Ladies

Ajax Queens vs Kawempe Muslim

Kampala Queens vs UCU Lady Cardinals