Uganda Premier League
Police FC vs Bright stars
Mandela National Stadium
Tuesday, 18th April 2017 4:00pm

Uganda Police football club and Bright stars face off this Tuesday at Mandela national stadium in a bid to fight for survival.

With the season winding up, the battle to beat the drop has intensified with over six teams locked in the relegation mix.

Both Bright stars and Police have 28 points in 9th and 10th positions respectively but just sit 3 points above the drop zone.

The cops come into Tuesday’s clash with a sigh of relief after earning victory off Vipers last week.

Head coach Abdallah Mubiru who returns to the touchline after a two game ban believes they need to keep winning to fend of relegation.

“We are not yet safe at the moment therefore I believe every game still counts and we need to remain focused,” he said.

Bright stars on the other have had a torrid period failing to win in over seven games and head coach Fred Kajjoba came out to publicly indicate the team has gone 9 months without pay.

Bright stars won the first leg meeting 3-0 in Mwererwe which was their maiden victory against Police.

Uganda Premier League
Kirinya Jinja SS 1-0 SC Villa

Kirinya Jinja SS brightened their chances of survival with a hard fought win against table leaders Sport club Villa.

Midfielder Bashir Mutanda who is on loan from Vipers got the only goal of the game to give Kirinya maximum points but also dent SC Villa’s chances of winning the title.

Either teams began with a cautious mentality failing to find the cutting edge.

Umar Kasumba got the first attempt at goal in the 24th minute but failed to find the target by few inches.

Defender Livingston Mulondo made a timely interception and Kasumba failed to calm his nerves to out the ball beyond goalkeeper Tom Ikara.

The two sides returned to the dressing rooms for the mandatory break goalless.

The decisive moment came in the 53rd minute with referee Dennis Batte pointing to the spot kick after a foul in the area on George Ssenkaba.

Bashir Mutanda stepped up to convert the resultant sending goalkeeper Samson Kirya the wrong way.

Ssenkaba was sent off with 15 minutes to time after elbowing defender Ibrahim Kiyemba.

Despite several attempts from Villa including Kamanzi hitting the woodwork, Kirinya held on to earn maximum points.

The result means Kirinya Jinja SS moved out of the drop zone to 11th on 27 points while SC Villa remain top on 47 points despite the loss.

Relegation candidates Jinja Municipal Council Hippos Football Club have officially lodged in a request to the Uganda Premier League Secretariat to have their game against Express rescheduled.

JMC Hippos failed to make the trip to Muteesa II stadium on Tuesday to face Express but the club has come out to state their position on why they failed to honour the game.

In a letter dated 18th April 2017 Jinja Municipal Council Hippos indicate the team bus broke down enroute to the match venue and thud the team could not continue with the journey.

“We had set off from Jinja bound for Wankulukuku-Kampala the venue of our opposing club host home but along the way at Lugazi town,our omni bus broke down, we had already paid up.” Reads the statement.

“We tried all efforts to catch up with time scheduled of 4pn but we could not make it,” the letter further stated.

What does the law stipulate?

According to Article 24 subsection 4 of the Fufa competitions regulations,

“A club failing to turn up for any league/competition match shall submit a written explanation to the TOC within 48hours from the date of the match,”

The decision therefore is dependent of the judicial body to either accept the explanation or go ahead to award the points to Express for forfeiture.

UPL Secretariat

Uganda Premier League Secretariat CEO, Bernard Beinamani indicated they had received the letter from JMC Hippos but will wait for the match report and the decision by the competitions and Judicial committee.

Contrasting issues

Whereas JMC Hippos CEO George Kirya letter indicates the team bus broke down, the club chairman Faisal Muhammad told this website that the club administrators were short of funds to facilitate the team to Kampala yet he was out of Jinja town in the morning hours.

If JMC Hippos are penalised for forfeiture, then that will automatically confirm them as the first team to get relegated this season.

Uganda Premier League
KCCA FC vs URA FC
Phillip Omondi stadium 4:30pm

Kampala Capital City Authority Football Club (KCCA FC) have the chance to return to the summit of the league as they take on URA FC at Phillip Omondi stadium this Wednesday.

With title rivals SC Villa dropping points against Kirinya on Tuesday, KCCA FC have a realistic chance to move top of the table.

At 46 points, KCCA FC sit just a point behind SC Villa but with a four games in hand and victory against the tax collectors will take them top.

Uganda Revenue Authority are in scintillating form and unbeaten in their last six outings including 5 straight wins.

Despite the blip last week that saw them exit the Uganda cup, URA FC head coach Ibrahim Kirya is confident his team will bounce back soon.

“It was a painful exit but we have put that behind us and ready to move on. The game against KCCA FC  is tricky but we are committed and ready to give our best,” Kirya noted.

Following a slump in two league games against Soana and Police, KCCA FC reedemed themselves with victory against Bright stars.

The first leg meeting between the two sides ended in a 1-0 win for URA FC at Mehta stadium, Lugazi.

There will be a final before the final in this year’s Uganda Cup edition with a battle between Uganda Premier League clubs.

Record champions Express football club will play either Police Football club or KCCA FC at the semifinals of the 43rd edition of the Uganda cup after the draws that were held at Fufa house on Wednesday.

Express who are in scintillating form ejected Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) football club in the quarterfinals 6-5 on penalties and are aiming to win their 11th Uganda cup and the first since.

The red eagles will have to wait for the winner between KCCA FC and Police FC who still have to play a quarterfinal game.

Due to continental engagements, KCCA FC games have dragged on with the fixture seeming congested for the Lugogo based side.

KCCA FC eliminated Fufa Big League side Kataka FC 5-2 in Mbale while on the other hand, Police FC edged past Kyetume 8-7 on penalties.

Fufa has already set the date for the quarterfinal clash on 30th April at Mandela National stadium.

In the other semifinal, dark horses Paidha Black Angels have been drawn against Sadolin Paints.

Paidha Black Angels ejected defending champions Vipers at St.Mary’s stadium Kitende while on the other hand, Sadolin Paints knocked out last year’s finalists Onduparaka.

The dates for the semifinals have been tentatively set between 12-14th May and the return leg a week later.

With a corporate social responsibility programme attached to the final, Fufa and West Nile region have identified Arua remand home as the beneficiaries of the clothing and food support.

The final is scheduled to take place on 27th May at Greenlight stadium in Arua.

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has Wednesday morning come out to indicate they will foot the hospital bills for bed ridden former football ace Issa Ssekatawa who is bed ridden.

Fufa deputy CEO,Humphrey Mandu made the official communication on Wednesday during the weekly press conference at the Federation headquarters in Mengo,Kampala.

Mandu announced that Fufa will contribute UGX 5 million to cater for thereat bills as Ssekatawa undergoes another surgery.

Ssekatawa broke his leg as he was training with ex internationals about two month ago at Nakivubo Stadium.

The football icon underwent an operation but the recovery process has been unsuccessful with the leg starting to rot.

At the start of this week, Ssekatawa made a public outcry to solicit for money to undergo another surgery or else he could be amputated.

On Tuesday, KCCA FC made a courtesy visit to Ssekatawa’s home in Najjanakumbi offered him UGX 0.5 million

Brief information about Ssekatawa

Ssekatawa rose to the occasion in early 1980s and his ability to score goals at will earned him the nickname “Golden boy”

He went ahead to win the top scorers gong on three consecutive occasions between 1981-1983 at Nytil and Express.

He won the boot in 1981 scoring 18 goals at Nytil and went ahead to reclaim it in 1992 and 1983 scoring 22 and 21 goals respectively at Express.

Ssekatawa played for several other clubs including Coffee and KCCA FC.

The goal scoring machine went ahead to play for Uganda cranes winning two Cecafa titles.

He was the first Ugandan footballer to make a commercial advert with Bata shoe company making him popular.

A week ago, Federation of Uganda Football Associations (Fufa) confirmed that Uganda Cranes will have a friendly game against Senegal as a buildup game before the African Cup of Nations qualifier game against Cape Verde.

On Wednesday, head coach Milutin “Micho” Sredojevic went ahead to reveal that Uganda will have another test match against Ethiopia as one of the preparation programmes before taking on Cape Verde.

“I met my good friend Aliou Cisse, the Senegalese coach and was positive about Uganda playing against Senegal. Ethiopia have also availed us the chance to have a trial match against them which I think is important to us,” Micho said.

“Ethiopia is a good team and majority of the players come from their league which is competitive and they will be a good test for us ahead of the Cape Verde game,” he added

According to Micho preparations will start as early as 20th May with non-residential training at Phillip Omondi stadium especially for the locally based players.

“We shall begin with non-residential training on 20th up to about 28th with locally based players but with the exception of KCCA FC players who have to play on the continent and players from the teams that would have reached the Uganda cup finals,” he stated.

The team will then have a week long residential training before connecting to Adis Ababa, Ethiopia with the game expected to be played on 3rd June.

3 days later, Uganda Cranes will play against Senegal in Dakar before heading to Cape Verde Island for the first group F game of the 2019 African Cup of Nations on 10th June.

Uganda is in group L alongside Cape Verde, Lesotho and Tanzania.

Fufa Junior League
Villa Jogoo JT 2-0 Bright stars JT

Skipper Charles Lwanga netted a brace as Villa Jogoo Junior team earned a comfortable win against hapless Bright stars junior team.

Lwanga struck a goal in either half as Villa Jogoo defeated Bright stars junior team 2-0 in the game played at Villa Park, Nsambya on Wednesday.

The result means Villa Jogoo move to 4th place on 39 points in hat trick group with two games to play.

The highly anticipated clash between KCCA soccer academy and Onduparaka junior team which was earlier scheduled for Thursday has been postponed with the latter indicating majority of the players are doing exams.

BUL junior team defeated Proline Soccer academy in the treble group 5-0 at Kakindu stadium on Monday

Okema David registered a hat trick while Herbert Onyango Mudulu Peter also scored a goal each to complete the rout.

Police armless brigade suffered a 3-1 home loss to URA junior team.Ssegabwe Abdu Nasser scored a hat trick for the visitors.

The best team in either group of Treble and Hat trick will face off in a final to determine the winner of the 2016/17 season.

Football Association (FA) Presidents from Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) have stepped up the bid to have the game of football in the region develop.

In a meeting attended by over seven FA presidents from CECAFA region at FUFA house Mengo on Wednesday, there was a unanimous agreement to devise means of promotion and marketing football in the region.

Among the FA bosses that were present included; Nicolas Mwendwa (Kenya),Vincent Nzamwita (Rwanda), Jamal Milinzi (Tanzania), Juneidi Tilmo (Ethiopia), Ndikuniyo Reverien (Burundi),Ravia Faina (Zanzibar) and the host, Moses Magogo (Uganda).

The football heads confessed the region has lagged behind in as far as development of football is concerned and thus they want to start on the revival programme as soon as possible.

Moses Magogo tabled a proposal for the CECAFA region to host the prestigious African Cup of Nations tournament in the near future.

“I believe that with the support from government, we have the capacity to host African Cup of Nations in about 8 years from now. We only need to organize ourselves as the Cecafa region and have the structures in place,” he stated.

The Football Presidents also resolved that their umbrella (CECAFA) needs to have headquarters as soon as possible  for easy monitoring and control.

Football in the CECAFA region has developed at a snail’s pace with several challenges key among them being financial.

The annual Cecafa club and national team tournaments did not take place last week due to shortage of funds and thus the Football bosses have come out to make resolutions that will help to revive the game.

Salient resolutions made

– Amend the CECAFA constitution.

– Convene a Congress for CECAFA as soon as possible

– Ensure that CECAFA region gets permanent headquarters

– Improve on the CECAFA competitions with emphasis on the youth events (U-15, U-17, and U-20 for both girls and boys) and beach soccer.

– Improve the technical aspects of the game in terms of refereeing, coaching, administration and medical

– Improve marketing and communication for the CECAFA region with re-branding high on the agenda.

– CECAFA Region to submit an official bid to host the Africa Nations Cup finals in the near future.

– CECAFA Region to have effective representation on the CAF Executive Committee.

– Come up with a proposal to FIFA on how to access fund to support CECAFA activities in line with development of football at youth, women and beach soccer level.

Uganda Premier League
Vipers vs Soana
St.Mary’s stadium, Kitende
Friday 21st April 2017

Vipers Sports club find themselves in a mini crisis following a poor run that has seen the team go four games without victory.

With reports of intrigue, the management at the club on Monday this week sacked some members of the technical team.

Goalkeeper coach, Stephen Billy Kiggundu, assistant coaches Richard Wasswa and Edward Golola and technical director Haruna Kyobe were told to step aside.

Head coach Miguel Da Costa will be setting sights at finding at solutions as the two time league winners seek to return to winning ways.

The hurdle is against Soana this Friday at St. Mary’s stadium in Kitende. With the title out of reach, the target Vipers is to end the season on a high.

Soana have been on a resuscitation run winning their last two games including a 3-2 comeback against Sadolin Paints.

Vipers major concern has been with the striking department failing to score in the last three league meetings.

Soana on the other hand have had issues in defence keeping just a single clean sheet in their last nine outings.

Vipers however boost of a better head to head record against Soana unbeaten in the 7 encounters, winning six and drawing once.

Soana have managed just two goals against Vipers.The first leg ended in a 1-0 win for Vipers in Kavumba.

The two teams come into Friday’s clash level on points (36) but Vipers sit 6th on the log because of a better goal difference while Soana are 7th.

Uganda Premier League
Vipers 2-0 Soana

Vipers put up an incredible performance to return to winning ways with a 2-0 victory in the game played at St. Mary’s stadium.

Striker Tony Odur was the star of the day with a brace scoring in either half for Vipers to get their first win in four games.

Coming into the game in sorts of crisis that included sacking part if the backroom staff, Vipers made several changes from the team that lost 2-0 to Police FC.

Geoffrey Wasswa was handed his debut pairing with Halid Lwaliwa, while Ibrahim Kayiwa, Pius Wangi and Aziz Kemba all started.

Vipers were the better side for the better part of the game with Soana always on the back foot.

Tony Odur as early as the 13th minute had the chance to break the deadlock after dribbling past Ibrahim Ayub Kiiza past goalkeeper Franco Oringa was swift to deny him.

He however compensated for the miss 11 minutes later tapping home after a mishap in Soana’s defence.

Soana had Oringa to thank keeping the score within reach denying Wangi and Keziron Kizito.

Five minutes after recess, Pius Wangi was unlucky with his low drive hitting the base of the post.

Soana’s best effort came in the 75th minute through second half substitute Crespo Asiku but his shot ricocheted off the cross bar.

Tony Odur doubled the lead in added time for Vipers to walk away with maximum points.

The result means Vipers move to 5th place on 39 points while Soana remain 7th on 36 points.

Vipers starting XI

Ismail Watenga, Nicholas Wadada, Dan Bilikwalira, Geoffrey Wasswa, Halid Lwaliwa, Keziron Kizito, Moses Waiswa, Pius Wang, Ibrahim  Kayiwa, Aziz Kemba, Tony Odur

Soana starting XI

Franco Olinga, Siraje Turyamuhebwa, Baker Lukooya, John Muwanguzi, Ibrahim Ayub Kiiza, Osman Wejuli, Allan Kayiwa, Paddy Muhumuza, Francis Olaki, Emma Kalyowa, Frank Kalanda

Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin Sredojevic “Micho” named a contingent of 24 players ahead of the trip to West Nile this Sunday.

The team will play against West Nile regional side at    Bar Okoro stadium in Paidha on Sunday.

After two days of intensive training at Phillip Omondi stadium that involved players from University Football League and Fufa Big league, Micho named his final squad on Friday.

URA FC forward Hamis Diego Kiiza who was supposed to be the team captain of the team pulled out with a reported hamstring injury.

Saddam Juma will be the captain for the cranes team with Onduparaka’s Muhammad Shaban the vice-captain.

The team comprises of 7 Fufa Big league players, two players from the University Football League and 15 from Uganda Premier League.

Full squad

Goalkeepers: Tom Ikara (Kirinya-Jinja S.S) and Muhammed Ssekebba (Mbarara City)

Full Backs: Allan Drajuwa (Kirinya-Jinja S.S), Fred Okot (URA), Yayo Lutimba (Express), Hassan Musana (BUL)

Central Defenders:Rashid ‘Mertsacker’ Toha (Onduparaka), Julius Mutyaba (URA), Ibrahim Kibumba (Police), Brian Nsubuga (Masavu)

Central Midfielders: Victor Aweko (Bright Stars), Hudu Mulikyi (URA), Nicholas Kasozi (Synergy), Pius Obuya (Maroons)

Attacking Midfielders: Shafiq Kagimu (URA), Joseph Ssemujju (Express), Rahmat Senfuka (URA), Juma Saddam Ibrahim (Express)

Strikers: Shaban Muhammed (Onduparaka), Brian Aheebwa (Mbarara City), Anwar Ntege (Ndejje University), Patrick Kaddu (Maroons), Steven Mukwala (Kampala University), Brian Lubega (Uganda Martyrs University, Nkozi)

Fufa Women Elite League
She Corporate 0-1 Olila SS

Olila SS became the third team to confirm a slot into the playoffs of the Fufa Women elite league 2016/17 season.

The Soroti based side defeated She Corporate to join defending champions Kawempe Muslim and debutants Uganda Martyrs High School into the playoffs.

Enterprising midfielder Ritah Nabossa scored the lone goal of the game played in Nakawa on Saturday to complete erase hopes of third placed Ajax Queens making the playoffs.

With two games to play, Olila now have 21 points in Victoria group, two behind leaders Uganda Martyrs High School, Rubaga.

The two sides clash of this Sunday in Rubaga to determine who tops the group.

The Uganda Cricket Association (UCA) is set to host the International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cricket League Division III Tournament.

The event which will take place from 23rd to 30th May, 2017 at the Lugogo, Kyambogo and Entebbe Ovals was announced on Friday April 21^st.

At the launch, UCA also unveiled the Local Organising Committee that will be chaired by Paul Kaheru, and Tournament Director Justine Ligyalingi.

Six countries are scheduled to participate in this global showpiece, including Canada, Malaysia, Oman, Singapore, Uganda and the United States of America.

The teams will be in town to exchange pleasantries with Uganda not only for the coveted trophy but also to vie for the two slots at stake for promotion to the Division II of the World Cricket League.

The Trophy for the World Cricket League Division III Tournament arrived in Uganda from the USA on Tuesday April 18^th.

“We are certain that the games will be played in the true spirit of CRICKET and we are optimistic that our team will ensure the Trophy stays here in Uganda at the end of the showpiece,” said UCA Chairman Bashir ‘Badu’ Ansasira.

“The ICC has trusted Uganda to host such a huge international event and we will not let them down. We will make Uganda proud and after this, we will definitely be granted many more international events to host,” said Paul Kaheru, the Chairman of the LOC.

“We have gone a long spell without hosting an international event and this opportunity gives us a chance to show how beautiful our country is, and our competencies in hosting international events. And, of course, to share our famed hospitality as Ugandans with cricketers and the cricketing fraternity that will travel here for the tournament or watch the games on television,” he added.

UCA Chairman Ansasira said Uganda was targeting promotion to a higher Division.

“We have spent too long in Division III yet we know we are much, much better than this. The team is hungry to deliver. Many of you have witnessed the team’s desire to perform and win. It was on full display at the recent Easter Series against Kenya where our boys won quite decisively!” he said.

“During the May showpiece there will be many brilliant cricketers on display. Many of them are world class players and will be a delight to watch. We invite all Ugandans to turn up in large numbers to have a glimpse of priceless action at no cost and also cheer on our boys – The Cricket Cranes. This is our time to shine…both on and off the pitch!”

Other members of the LOC include Kenneth Mulondo (Accreditation), Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) in charge of General Duties Andrew Sorowen (Security), Dr. David Meya (Medical), Eric Kamara (Liaison), Rita Tinka (Catering), Hanumant Katkar (Stadia), Martin Ondeko (Transport), Alvin Mboijana Bagaya (Accommodation), and Innocent Ndawula (Media & Communications).

The Committee pledged to ensure all Ugandans feel proud of Uganda as a result of the World Cricket League Division III Tournament.

Olympic gold medalist Stephen Kiprotich has displayed wonderful performance by completing second at the Haspa Hamburg International Marathon in Germany on Sunday morning, April 23.

The marathon was won by Ethiopia’s Tsegaye Mekonnen who completed the final 100 metres in a sprint tape reading of 2:07:26, with Kiprotich finishing at a timing of 2:07:31.

Coming third in a marathon that was marked by difficult weather conditions; wind, rain and some hail, was Kenya’s Jacob Kendagor at 2:08:50.

Jessica Augusto from Portugal won the women’s race in 2:25:30.

Kiprotich, who has formerly won two global titles, becomes the first Olympic champion to compete in Hamburg’s elite field.

The 21-year-old Tsegaye Mekonnen from Ethiopia, is the fastest runner ever to enter into the race, with a personal Best of 2:04:32 after winning the Dubai Marathon in January 2014.

Kiprotich’s personal best is from the Tokyo Marathon in 2015 in 2:06:33.

The elite runners, including Kiprotich, will share 300,000 Euros (Approx. Shs1.16 billion).

Lanky forward Sadat Anaku continued his fine form with yet another impressive display against Vipers Junior team.

Anaku netted a brace as KCCA soccer academy eased past Vipers Junior team 3-0 at Phillip Omondi stadium on Sunday in a repeat of last year’s final.

The two goals from the 16 year old meant he took his tally to 26 goals this season and currently leads the scoring charts.

The other goal for KCCA soccer academy was scored by Yahaya Yusuf to complete the rout.

KCCA SA cemented their lead in treble group with 63 points while Vipers who are second remained on 46 points.

In the other games played in the treble group, Police armless brigade eased past Proline 3-1 with Sewanya Edward, Ochwo Silver and Ivan Nabisingura scoring apiece while Proline’s was an own goal by Paul Owiny.

URA JT had a comfortable 4-0 against Sadolin Paints in Ntaawo,Mukono with Reagan Sdekatawa(brace), Joseph Kaggwa and Muhammad Lubega scoring.

The game between BUL junior team and Onduparaka was postponed.

In hat trick group, Soana Junior team maintained their stay on top with 3-0 victory over minnows Bright stars.

Okello Joel Ivan,Wamala Moses and Reagan Mpande scored for Soana who now lead hat trick group with 49 points.

Second placed Lweza Orange Brigade also eased past Express Junior team 3-0 with Kawooya Andrew, Lubowa George and Ssekyanzi registering their names on the score sheet.

Moses Bayo’s brace inspired the Saints past Villa Jogoo while the Jinja derby between Kirinya and JMC ended in a 2-2 draw.

Fulltime Results

KCCA SA 3-0 Vipers JT

Police armless brigade 3-1 Proline

Sadolin Paints JT 0:4 URA JT

Lweza Orange brigade 3-0 Express JT

Kirinya 2-2 JMC Hippos JT

Saints 2-0 SC Villa Jogoo

Soana 3-0 Bright stars

BUL vs Onduparaka – Postponed

Fufa Women Elite League
Uganda Martyrs 1-1 Olila Secondary School

The highly anticipated top of the table clash between Uganda Martyrs High School Rubaga and Olila SS lived up to the billing producing a thrilling clash.

In the game played in Rubaga on Sunday, the two teams leading Victoria group settled for a draw with the hosts scoring deep into added time to earn at least a point.

Uganda Martyrs came into the game top of Victoria group, on 22 points, one above Olila SS who had defeated She Corporate 1-0 a day before.

With two games to wind up the regular season, the clash between the two teams was a determinant on who leads the group ahead of the playoffs.

Despite missing key players in Fazilah Ikwaput who did not travel with the team due to malaria while midfielder Ritah Nabossa who scored against She Corporate had sustained an injury, Olila took the lead through Zipola Janet.

Uganda Martyrs from then mounted pressure onto a resilient Olila whose back line commanded by Wilmer proved impenetrable.

Goalkeeper Vanessa Banura had a good day at work keeping the hosts at bay with several saves.

However, with the game destined for the end, diminutive midfielder Anita Namata made a sole run into Olila’s box before firing a low drive that kissed the base of the far post and found its way to the back of the net.

The result leaves Uganda Martyrs top of Victoria group on 23 points while Olila are second on 22 with a game to play.

Uganda Martyrs will play away to Gafford Ladies in their last game while Olila will be at home to Eastern Heroes.

In the other game played on Sunday, UCU Lady Cardinals defeated Riness 1-0 to move to second place on 21 points.

Players of Rubaare United Football Club, a team playing in the FUFA Western League were Sunday engulfed in shock, leaning the mysteriously death of one of their own.

The deceased has been identified as 24 year old Jonan Nuwahereza, better known by colleagues as Bebe

Paul Turyamureba, the club manager confirmed the demise of the youngster, adding that the whole team was in shock.

“Bebe trained and played a friendly game on Easter Sunday but complained of pain before they played Rukungiri United on 22nd April 2017  and was left out of the travelling squad,” said Turyamureba.

“He was taken to the hospital yesterday evening and unfortunately he passed on early this morning” His manager added last evening.

According Nuwahereza’s father one Kosia, the deceased will be laid to rest later today 24th April 2017  at their ancestral home Kyabukuju ward, Rubare Town council, Ntungamo District.

Uganda Premier League
KCCA FC vs SC Vipers
Phillip Omondi stadium
Tuesday 25th April 2017

With the title out of sights for Vipers, the only realistic target must be finishing as far as they can end this season in the five games left.

Ahead of the encounter against table leaders and defending champions, KCCA FC, Vipers will be out to sabotage the Lugogo based side’s hopes of retaining the league.

The two sides clash this Tuesday at Phillip Omondi stadium almost on a similar footing. Despite advancing in the Total CAF Confederation Cup, KCCA FC run in the league has been a disappointing one, winning one of their last five outings.

The win came against relegation threatened Bright stars, but have gone to draw against Soana, Police FC, URA FC and SC Villa.

Similarly, Vipers have had a bad spell in the last three weeks until last Friday when they got a resuscitated 2-0 victory against Soana.

KCCA FC have had a congested fixture in last two weeks and the slump in form could be down to fatigue but they still have the advantage of having three games in hand.

After earning a vital point off SC Villa over the weekend the target will be at getting another positive result.

KCCA FC skipper Denis Okot who missed the game against Villa due to a head injury has recovered in time and will be available for selection.

Vipers coach Miguel Da Costa has called on his troops to put up a fantastic display and be the first side to win at Phillip Omondi stadium this season.

“We are good to go, the squad is competitive and in good shape. All players are fine and ready to give their all,” Da Costa revealed.

“We are not going to Philip Omondi to defend, we want to be the first side this season to inflict a home defeat on KCCA FC in the league,” the Vipers tactician told the club website.

Vipers won the first leg meeting 2-1 at Nakivubo stadium last year

Fufa Big League
Maroons vs Kyambogo United
Luzira Prisons Ground, 4:00pm

Maroons football club have the chance to confirm return to the top tier league this Tuesday in their own back yard.

The Prison warders need just a point in the game they will play against Kyambogo United at the Luzira Prisons ground.

The game initially supposed to be played at the start of this month was postponed following reports about the death of goalkeeper Ronald Kiggundu.

However, it was later confirmed that the shot stopper was alive and by the time of the alleged tragedy, he was on holiday in Dubai.

Maroons who lead Elgon group on 42 points and two games to play are three points ahead of second placed Ndejje who have played a game more.

A point off Kyambogo today will mean, Maroons move to 43 points and that guarantees their prime position in the group.

Young midfielder Pius Obuya is confident the team will get the positive result they need to earn promotion.

“We are ready for the game. Everyone is looking forward the magnitude of the game because it takes us to another step and that is what we have been fighting for,” he said.

Masavu are the only side that has sealed direct entry to next year’s Uganda Premier League.