Only 16 teams are still in contention for the 2017 Total CAF Confederation Cup including Uganda’s representatives, Kampala Capital City Authority Football Club (KCCA FC).

With the draws scheduled to be held on Wednesday in Cairo, Egypt, Chimpsport’s Joel Muyita looks at the likely opponents for KCCA FC.

The 16 teams were drawn into two pots with the best ranked four teams taking Pot 1. The ranking depended on the performance in the competition over the previous 5 years.

The seeded teams include defending champions TP Mazembe, CS Sfaxien, Zesco United and FUS Rabat.

TP Mazembe (DR Congo) rank highest with 58 points while Tunisia’s CS Sfaxien comes second at 21 points. Zambia’s Zesco United and Morocco’s FUS Rabat follow in 3rd at 15 points and 4th with 12 respectively.

The above mentioned four teams will each be put in a different group while the rest of the 12 teams in pot 2 will be drawn at random in the four groups. This therefore means that KCCA FC will play one of the four seeded teams in pot 1.

The teams in Pot 2 where KCCA FC falls include; Smouha, Recreativo do Libolo, MC Alger, CF Mounana, Horoya, Mbabane Swallows, Al Hilal, Club Africain, Rivers United, Supersport and Platinum Stars.

KCCA FC, the only team from CECAFA region that qualified for the group stage will be drawn against any of the above mentioned teams.

KCCA FC edged past Egypt’s Al Masry 4-3 on penalties to reach this stage

How each of the team qualified for the group stage?

TP Mazembe (DR Congo) 2-0 JS Kabylie (Algeria)

CS Sfaxien (Tunisia) 4-1 Club du Kadiogo (Burkina Faso)

Zesco United (Zambia) 5-2 Enugu Rangers (Nigeria)

FUS Rabat (Morocco) 3-2 MAS Fez (Morocco)

Smouha (Egypt) 1-0 Bidvest Wits (South Africa)

Recreativo do Libolo (Angola) 1-1 CNaps Sport (Madagascar)

MC Algers (Algeria) 4-1 Young Africans (Tanzania)

CF Mounana(Gabon) 2-1 ASEC Memosas (Ivory Coast)

Horoya(Guinea) 4-3 IR Tanger (Morocco)

Platinum Stars (South Africa) 2-2(5-4) AS Tanda (Ivory Coast)

Supersport United (South Africa) 6-1 Barrack Young Controllers (Liberia)

Al Hilal(Sudan) 4-1 Gambia Ports Authority (Gambia)

Mbabane Swallows (Swaziland) 4-3 AC Leopards (DR Congo)

Club Africain(Tunisia) 6-3 As Port Louis 2000(Mauritius)

KCCA FC(Uganda) 1-1 (4-3) Al Masry (Egypt)

Rivers United (Nigeria) 2-0 Rayon Sport (Rwanda)

16 Teams that qualified for Group stage

Pot One

TP Mazembe (Congo DR)

CS Sfaxien (Tunisia)

Zesco United (Zambia)

FUS Rabat (Morocco)

Pot Two

Smouha (Egypt)

Recreativo do Libolo (Angola)

MC Alger (Algeria)

CF Mounana (Gabon)

Pot Three

Horoya AC (Guinea)

Platinum Stars (South Africa)

SuperSport United (South Africa)

Al-Hilal Al-Ubayyid (Sudan)

Pot Four

Mbabane Swallows (Swaziland)

Club Africain (Tunisia)

KCAA (Uganda)

Rivers United (Nigeria)

Uganda Premier League: KCCA FC 1 – 2 Vipers

Kampala Capital City Authority Football Club (KCCA FC) home unbeaten run has been brought to an end in a thrilling encounter played at Phillip Omondi Stadium on Tuesday.

Vipers came from a goal behind to put up a resuscitated performance in the second half to defeat KCCA FC and blow the title race wide.

Geoffrey Sserunkuma gave KCCA FC the lead but the visitors rallied back, with Tony Odur and Geoffrey Wasswa scoring in the second half.

Sserunkuma broke the deadlock at the quarter hour mark converting from the spot kick after Wadada handled the ball in the forbidden area.

The sharp shooter stepped up to send goalkeeper Ismail Watenga the wrong way and take his tally to 18 goals this season.

KCCA FC manager Mike Mutebi withdrew Tom Masiko and replaced him with Paul Mucureezi just 23 into the game.

However, Vipers staged up a comeback to score two goals after recess, first through former KCCA FC forward Tony Odur.

Clumsy defending from defender Timothy Awany saw him lose possession to Odur who planted the ball past goalkeeper Benjamin Ochan to level matter in the 64th minute.

Six minutes later, the visitors took the lead through defender, Geoffrey Wasswa, who was unmarked inside the box and got the time to find the target for his first goal in the Viper’s Jersey.

Despite several attempts by KCCA FC to level matters, Vipers held on; including Ismael Watenga making saves deep into added time.

The result means the title race is blown wide with KCCA FC still on top with 48 points, same as second placed SC Villa but with two games in hand.

Vipers on the other hand move to 3rd place on 42 points dispensing Express who have 40.

KCCA FC next game will be this Friday with an away fixture against Express at Wankulukuku.

KCCA FC starting XI

Benjamin Ochan, Dennis Okot, Isaac Muleme, Paul Musamali, Timothy Awany, Isaac Kirabira, Tom Masiko(Paul Mucureezi), Muzamir Mutyaba(Ivan Ntege), Geoffrey Sswrunkuma, Derrick Nsibambi and Brian Majwega(Habib Kavuma).

Vipers starting XI

Ismail Watenga, Nicholas Wadada, Dan Bilikwalira, Geoffrey Wasswa, Halid Lwaliwa, Deus Bukenya, Moses Waiswa(Brian Nkuubi), Keziron Kizito, Frank Tumwesigye(Brian Kakaire), Tony Odur and Pius Wangi (Milton Karisa).

Fufa Big League
Maroons 3-1 Kyambogo FC

Maroons football club confirmed their return to the Azam Uganda Premier in style with a fantastic performance on Tuesday.

The prison warders were in scintillating moods easing past minnows Kyambogo United 3-1 in the game played at the Luzira prisons ground.

Coming into the game needing just a point, Maroons took no chances but went for maximum points with Patrick Kaddu, Pius Obuya and an own goal before Kyambogo pulled one back midway through the game.

Fufa Big leading goal scorer, Patrick Kaddu gave Maroons a bright start converting a penalty as early as the 7th minute to take his tally to 16 goals this season.

Lanky midfielder Pius Obuya doubled the lead for Maroons after recess before an own goal in the 73rd minute sealed it for the two time league champions.

With a game to end the regular season (away against Busia Fisheries) Maroons top Elgon group with 45 points, six above second placed Ndejje University.

Asaph Mwebaze, the Maroons head coach indicated the return to the top tier league has been out of commitment and hard work.

“It has been a long journey focus to return. There has been a lot of hard work and commitment from the players, coaches, administration and fans,” he said.

Maroons now join Masavu FC from Rwenzori group that have confirmed promotion to the Uganda premier league.

KCCA FC team manager, Mike Mutebi did not have kind word for his players after suffering a 2-1 loss to Vipers on Tuesday.

Vipers put up a stunning comeback from a goal behind to defeat KCCA FC 2-1 in the game played on Tuesday at Phillip Omondi stadium.

Mutebi slammed his players especially defenders Timothy Awany and skipper Dennis Okot for clumsy defending that he thinks cost the team.

“I have to put it straight. That was school boy defending, silly mistakes that cannot be tolerated at such a stage,” said the furious manager in a post-match press briefing.

“It was just a case of being reckless and loss of concentration and in the end it cost us all three points,” Mutebi added.

Mutebi went ahead to concede, Vipers were the better side on the day but believes they will bounce back to keep their title hopes alive.

“They (Vipers) were the better side and deserved to win but this doesn’t mean we are out of the title race. We still believe we can bounce back soon,” he noted.

Geoffrey Sserunkuma gave KCCA FC the lead in the 15th minute but Vipers rallied back in the second half through Tony Odur and Geoffrey Wasswa.

Defender Timothy Awany lost possession to Odur who did no mistake to fire home while another defence lapse saw Wasswa score another goal for the visitors. This was KCCA FC’s first loss at home this season in 11 games.

KCCA FC still remain top of the league on 48 points, same as second placed SC Villa but with two games in hand and they take on Express this Friday

Kampala Capital City Authority Football Club (KCCA FC) will have to face two North African sides in the group stage of the Total CAF Confederation Cup.

In the draws held on Wednesday afternoon in Cairo, Egypt, Uganda’s representatives have been drawn against Moroccan side FUS Rabat, Club Africain from Tunisia and Nigeria’s River United.

With FUS Rabat seeded in pot 1 as one of the only four seeded teams, they were placed in group A with KCCA FC, Club Africain and Rivers United.

FUS Rabat humiliated Sports Club Villa at the second round phase of the Confederation cup eliminating them 7-1 on aggregate last year

Until of recent, when KCCA FC eliminated Al Masry from Egypt, the history does not favour Ugandan teams against North African sides.

To reach the group stage, FUS Rabat eliminated MAS FAZ also from Morocco 3-2 on aggregate. Club African eased past Mauritius’ AS Port Louis 2000 6-2 on aggregate while River united edged past Rayon Sport 2-0 from neighbours Rwandan.

KCCA FC who dropped from Total CAF champions league ejected Al Masry 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 aggregate score.

Full draw

Group A: FUS Rabat, Club Africain, Rivers United, KCCA FC

Group B: CS Sfaxien, Platinum Stars , MC Alger,Mbabane Swallows

Group C: Zesco United, Recreativo Lobolo, Al Hilal E, Smouha

Group D: TP Mazembe, SuperSport United ,Horoya AT, CF Mounana

The Uganda Cricket national team head coach Steve Tikolo has named his final squad for the forthcoming International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cricket League division III.

Tikolo together with national team selector Benjamin Musoke named the 14 man squad plus 4 reserves in a press briefing held at National Council of Sports offices in Lugogo, Kampala.

Following preparations that included the recently concluded Easter series, the technical team came out with the final squad ahead of division 3 that will be held in Uganda between 23-30th May.

Tikolo believes they have had enough time to assess the players and believes the team selected will ably compete.

“We have trained extensively to know everyone’s ability and it was tough to select the final squad because everyone showed commitment but sadly all couldn’t be accommodated,” he said.

Uganda won the Easter series played in the 50 overs format 4-1 in preparation for the world cricket league division three.

The team will be skippered by Davis Karashani while Brian Masaba will be the vice-captain.

Uganda will play against Canada USA, Malaysia, Singapore and Oman in a round robin format and the top two teams shall qualify for Division II.

 Full squad

Davis Karashani (Captain)

Brian Masaba (Vice-Captain)

Frank Nsubuga

Henry Ssenyondo

Roger Mukasa

Arthur Kyobe

Hamu Bagenda Kayondo

Shazad Kamal

Lawrence Ssematimba

Otwani Arnold

Jonathan Ssebanja

Deus Muhumuza

Charles Waiswa

Irfan Sahibzaba

Reserves:

David Wabwire

Emmanuel Isaneez

Llyod Patternot

Naeem Bardai.

There will be a battle for Uganda’s national team goalkeepers in the CAF champions league after the draws held in Cairo, Egypt on Wednesday.

Africa’s reigning best footballer Dennis Onyango who plies his trade at Mamelodi Sundowns will face off with Robert Odongkara who features for Ethiopia’s St. George.

The other Ugandan footballer at St. George is Yassar Mugerwa and has formerly played in South Africa at Orlando Pirates.

Mamelodi Sundowns and St. George were pitted in the same group in the draws held on Wednesday and will be joined by AS Vita from DR Congo and Esperance from Tunisia.

The two shot stoppers are main starters for either club with Onyango playing a crucial role for the defending champions just like Odongkara for the Ethiopian giants.

Mamelodi Sundowns eliminated KCCA FC from Uganda to storm the group stage while St. George on the other hand ejected Congo’s AC Leopards.

As Vita and Esperance who complete group C eliminated Horoya and Gambia Ports Authority respectively.

Full CAF Champions League Draw

Group A: Ferroviario Beira, El Merrikh, Al Hilal, Etoile du Sahel

Group B: Caps United, Ahli Tripoli, USM Alger,Zamalek

Group C: St George, AS Vita, Esperance,Mamelodi Sundowns

Group D: Zanaco, Cotton Sport, Wydad Casablanca, Al Ahly

University Football League
KU 0-1 YMCA

Newcomers Young Men Christian Association (YMCA) Comprehensive Institute caused the biggest shock of this season as they defeated defending champions Kampala University in the University Football League.

Playing in their maiden season, YMCA did not grow feet of clay against two time UFL winners, Kampala University defeating them 1-0 in their own backyard.

Ochom Arafat scored the lone goal of the game played on Wednesday at Villa park, Nsambya to condemn KU to their first loss this season.

A defence mix up in the Kampala University defence saw goalkeeper Charles Opoka fail to clear the ball out of danger and Ochom used the lapse to tap home.

Despite several attempts to at least salvage a point by KU, the visitors remained resilient to record their first win in the league.

The result means Kampala University end the first round on 6 points from three games in group C,while YMCA move to second on 5 points above Bugema University and Gulu University.

Action continues in group C on Saturday with Kumi University hosting last year’s finalists Nkumba University

The process to attain power in the ongoing Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) elections is getting tougher every other day.

With the process already underway at the grassroot level (districts), there has been a lot of dissatisfaction from various participants, the recent one being the Northern Region.

Delegates from the region have expressed their discontent in the electoral process indicating it is sham and marred with several irregularities.

An April 27th letter which ChimpReports has seen, points several issues that the delegates believe have not been settled and are aimed at manipulating the process to favour some people.

“As FUFA delegates and football administrators from Northern region of Uganda, we hereby wish to express our dissatisfaction towards the ongoing Fufa electoral process ahead of the grass root polls set for Saturday April 29th 2017.There are signs that the while process is fraudulently organized,” reads the statement.

The delegates that showed their discontent in the letter include Otim Geoffrey (Gulu),Ogwal Anxiel Engodo(Lira),Musa Odongo(Lira) and Dan Obote(Lira).

Amobg the loopholes noted, the delegates accuse Fufa Electoral Committee to eliminate some districts they believe do not support incumbent President, Engineer Moses Magogo.

“There was a deliberate move to eliminate some of the districts by failing to avail the nomination forms on time hence leaving out districts like Amuru, Alebtong and Agago among others.” The statement reads.

They also go ahead to accuse the committee of selectively issuing out certificates of candidature which is a requirement for voting on Saturday.

“Fufa had earlier fixed Wednesday 26th April 2017 as the declaration date of legible candidates to contest in the Saturday elections but the certificates of candidature for the respective successful candidates from District Football Associations which is a requirement on the voting day were issued out selectively to only those they believe to be supporters of the incumbent President,”

The others irregularities cited include appointment of biased returning officers, removing of legible voters from registers and bribing voters among others.

Efforts to get comment from the FUFA electoral committee spokesperson, Yusuf Awuye were futile declining to comment on the mentioned issues.

The electoral process will stretch up to 5th August 2017 when a new FUFA President will be voted.

Kampala Capital City Authority Football Club (KCCA FC) head coach Mike Mutebi has the belief that his will be able to advance out of the group in the CAF Confederation Cup.

KCCA FC were pitted in group A of the 2017 Total CAF Confederation Cup along FUS Rabat (Morocco), Club Africain (Tunisia) and Rivers United in the group stage draws that were held in Cairo, Egypt on Wednesday and Mutebi is confident he has enough firepower in the armory to put up a fight.

“We shall compete and I believe we are capable of progressing to the next level because we have a good and talented squad that has the ability to take on any team,” he told the club website.

Mutebi belives the games KCCA FC has played enroute to the group stage has helped the team get experience on the continent.

“We have played against champions of Africa, Al Masry from the Maghreb and a team from Angola that has a Brazilian culture, so the games have helped to shape our players for challenges and I think that will help us ahead of the upcoming fixtures,” noted the manager.

In the quest to build KCCA FC into a strong team that will regularly compete on the continent, manager Mutebi indicates this is a good chance to gauge against the very best.

“It is a wonderful opportunity for our players to play against such traditional and powerful clubs on the continent because we test ourselves against the biggest teams on the Continent,”

“It helps us to continue growing into a team that we want KCCA FC to be that can appear and compete on the continent regularly,” he added.

KCCA FC became the first Ugandan team to reach the group stages of any continental tournament since change in format after eliminating Al Masry 4-3 on penalties at the playoff phase after a 1-1 aggregate score over the two legs.

KCCA FC Fixture

May 12-14 FUS Rabat vs KCCA FC

May 22-24 KCCA FC vs Club Africain

June 2-4 KCCA FC vs Rivers United

June 20-22 Rivers United vs KCCA FC

June 30- Jul 2 KCCA FC vs FUS Rabat

July 7-9 Club Africain vs KCCA FC

The high Court in Kampala on Thursday  dismissed the case filed by football worrying faction led by Dan Walusimbi against the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) led by Engineer, Moses Magogo.

Her Lordship Basaza Wasswa in the Civil division at Twed Towers ruled that Walusimbi and company had no justifiable reasons against Fufa and thus were only trying to sabotage.

According to the judge, the certificate of incorporation that had been issued to Walusimbi’s faction by Ministry of Lands was later cancelled and thus, they had no ground to challenge the credibility and legality of FUFA under Moses Magogo.

Walusimbi has over the years challenged the legality of FUFA indicating the football governing body should not be run as a limited Company but rather a company under trust.

Fufa on the other hand deny the allegations indicating the limited company (scoreline) within Fufa is just a business arm of the Federation.

Fufa legal lead counsel Ambrose Tebyasa noted after the court ruling that after cancellation of the certificate of incorporation, Walusimbi had no grounds to challenge FUFA.

“At first, Justice Steven Musota upheld the certificate but after revision from the Ministry of Lands, their certificate was cancelled because they were not the right people to govern football in Uganda,” he said.

“They lodged cases against Lawrence Mulindwa, Moses Magogo, Edgar Watson and others but court today has made the ruling which dismisses all their allegations,” Tebyasa added.

Synopsis of the Saga

The 2014 Sports Act that was meant to shape the sports sector called for the re- registration of all Federations and Associations through the National Council of Sports.

One of the key requirements for registration was a certificate of incorporation from Ministry of Lands. But because FUFA under Magogo hesitated the move at first, Walusimbi was witty enough to get the certificate from Ministry of Lands.

NCS now was faced with the challenge of which group to award the certificate of registration because Fufa led by Magogo had all the other requirements but the certificate of incorporation while on the other hand, Walusimbi only had the certificate.

The two sides sought for justice in courts of law until Thursday when a ruling was made in FUFA’s favour.

In the past six months, Walusimbi and group have attacked the Federation headquarters in Mengo indicating the people at the helm are occupying it illegally and need to be banished a thing that has led to arrest of several people including ex internationals like George Ssemwogerere.

Uganda Premier League
Express FC vs KCCA FC
Muteesa II stadium, Wankulukuku
Friday, 28th April 2017 4:00pm

Defending champions and title favorites KCCA FC have had a torrid period in the previous fortnight failing to get convincing results.

The poor run has seen the city lads fail to win four games on the trot including surrendering their home unbeaten run at the hands of Vipers a thing blew the title race wide open between KCCA FC and second placed SC Villa.

Ahead of the encounter against city rivals Express FC, the realistic target for KCCA FC is to earn a positive result that will keep them within the title run.

Team manager, Mike Mutebi is quite aware of the uphill challenge that is ahead of him but has downplayed the fears of him and the players being under pressure despite the slump.

“It will not be an easy game, but I think we have the ability to go there and get a result that we need. It is true we have had a slump in the previous games but what matters at the moment is the reaction going into tomorrow’s game and that will be to try and minimise the mistakes and also try to play against a very organized side defensively, he told the club website.

“There is no pressure on us. The players know what to do because they have got the experience on the continent on how to handle game situation and I do not think the poor results have got in the previous games calls for an alarm,” added the manager.

” We never panic ourselves, we are confident because we gave the ability to retain the championship but like I said, it will not be easy since teams have improved a lot from last season,” he  further stressed.

On the other hand, Express who are 4th on the log with 40 points have been in scintillating form going unbeaten in the last 7 games across all competitions and they cone into the clash in high spirits.

Team coach, Matia Lule like his compatriot Mutebi indicates, he is not under any pressure but his target is to keep improving every other game.

“We are not under any sorts of pressure and we shall treat Friday’s game like any other.

I believe it is KCCA FC that should under pressure now because they are chasing for the title,” said Lule.

Team News

Express

The Red eagles welcome back diminutive midfielder Sulaiman Jjingo and experienced forward Noah Ssemakula.

The rest of the players are okay and will be available for selection.

KCCA FC

Midfielder Muzamir Mutyaba has failed to recover in time from the shoulder injury he sustained in the game against Vipers.

Defender Timothy Awany will also miss the through suspension after accumulating cards.

KCCA FCC conformably won the first leg meeting 3-1 at Philip Omondi stadium.

Uganda Premier League
Express FC 0-1 KCCA FC

Kampala Capital City Authority Football Club (KCCA FC) edged closer to defending the league title with a slim victory against city rivals Express FC.

It required a moment of brilliance from midfielder Paul Mucureezi late into the game for the Lugogo based side to earn their first victory in five games.

Coming into the game at Mutessa II stadium on Friday, Express seemed the better side with a 7 unbeaten run.

On the other end, KCCA FC came in a low note with a slump in the previous 5 games including a loss to vipers on Tuesday.

Veteran striker Robert Ssentongo battles for the ball with an Express player

The two sides played a cautious game and there was nothing to write home for the better part of the game as the two sides seemed blunt.

With the game destined for a stalemate, Paul Mucureezi produced a moment of brilliance breaking the deadlock in the 84th minute.

The midfielder received a well laid pass from Derrick Nsibambi and his ferocious effort just outside the area flew past goalkeeper Emmanuel Opio.

KCCA Manager Mutebi and Express Manager Lule shake hands after the match

Daniel Otto had a chance to level matters in added time but he was too slow to tap home with Isaac Muleme making a timely clearance.

The result means KCCA FC move to 51 points, two above second placed SC Villa who drew 2-2 with Police FC in Masaka.

Uganda Premier League
Vipers 1-0 URA FC

Vipers extended their winning run to three straight victories with a narrow victory against Uganda Revenue Authority football club.

On form striker Tony Odur scored the lone goal of the game to condemn URA FC to their first loss in seven games and the first defeat under coach Ibrahim Kirya.

Vipers dominated proceedings right from the start and created several chances but it was only Odur that got onto the score sheet in the second half.

Pius Wangi got the first chance of the game in the 6th minute but failed to head home Dan Bilikwalira’s cross.

Seven minutes later, midfielder Moses Waiswa also had a chance to score but was denied by goalkeeper Nafian Alionzi.

Odur fluffed a chance at the quarter hour mark after breaking through URA FC defense.

The visitor’s best chance came in the 38th minute but Shafik Kagimu failed to but the ball into the back of the net.

Hamis Kiiza laid up Kagimu on the far end faced with just the goal but his tap off the left foot went off target.

Odur put Vipers ahead a minute to the half hour mark with a curling effort past onrushing goalkeeper Nafian Alionzi.

The sharp striker held his breath after receiving a well laid pass from youngster Frank Tumwesigye to curl the ball beyond the fully stretched goalkeeper.

Vipers held on to keep the score intact and earn all three points to move to 44 points in 3rd position while URA remain 5th on 39 points.

Vipers starting XI

Ismail Watenga, Nicholas Wadada, Dan Bilikwalira, Halid Lwaliwa, Geoffrey Wasswa, Deus Bukenya, Moses Waiswa, Kizito Keziron, Tony Odur, Frank Tumwesigye, Pius Wangi

 URA FC starting XI

Nafian Alionzi, Fred Okot, Sam Ssekito, Jimmy Kulaba, Julius Ntambi, Saidi Kyeyune, Shafik Kagimu, Jimmy Lule, Hamis Kiiza, Feni Ali, Ronald Kigongo

Uganda Cup Quarterfinals
Police 0-1 KCCA FC

Kampala Capital City Authority Football Club (KCCA FC) kept their hopes of winning a domestic double by progressing to the semifinals.

The Lugogo based side needed a late surge in extra time to go past a resilient Police FC in the game played at Mandela national stadium.

Forward Derrick Nsibambi continued his goal scoring run in the cup tapping home the lone goal of the game in extra time.

After a cagy play in normal time, KCCA FC surged up in extra time with Nsibambi tapping home from close range Paul Mucureezi’s low pass.

Police FC had a chance to level matters with three minutes to the end of extra time and maybe force the game into spot kicks after referee Rajab Bakasambe awarded the cops a penalty.

Dennis Rukundo had handled the ball in the area but midfielder Rahmat Ssenfuka failed to convert the resultant penalty with goalkeeper Douglas Kisembo parrying the ball onto the crossbar before saving.

The result means KCCA FC now will play against rivals Express FC in the semifinals that are played on a home and away basis.

The other semifinal has Fufa Big league side Paidha Black Angels who ejected holders Vipers taking on Sadolin Paints.

The final is scheduled for 27th May at the Greenlight stadium in Arua District.

Soana junior team ensured they maintained their grip on top of hat trick group with a fantastic display against Saints Junior team.

Coming into the game on Sunday, Soana needed just a comfortable win to top the group and fend off competition from second placed Lweza orange brigade.

However, the team did not take any chances outwitting Saints 6-0 in the game played Bishops SS, Mukono on Sunday.

Forward Ddamulira Hakiim registered a hatrick in the game to take his goal tally to 19 this season.

A brace from Emmanuel Kiiza and an own goal from Nicholas Tamale completed the rout.

The result meant Soana ended regular season on 53 points three above second placed Lweza who also won 3-0 at SC Villa Jogoo with Mato Rogers (brace) and Muteesasira Adam.

Soana will play KCCA soccer academy in the championship playoff to determine the league winner.

KCCA soccer academy who have a game to play on Wednesday against Onduparaka had defeated Police Armless brigade 2-0 on Saturday.

In the other games played, JMC Hippos played to a goalless draw with Bright stars while Onyango Herbert’s goal helped BUL junior team edge past URA JT.

Onduparaka were 3-0 winners against defending champions Vipers in Aria, while Kirinya defeated Express 1-0.

The final between Soana Junior team and KCCA soccer academy will be played this Friday at a venue yet to be communicated.

Fufa Women elite league defending champions Kawempe Muslim ensured they climaxed the regular season in style after staging a comeback to defeat Uganda Martyrs.

It was sweet revenge for the two time league winners defeating Muteesa I Royal University, a team that ejected them from Uganda Cup.

Leading goalscorer Hasifa Nassuna scored once to take her tally to 19 goals this season while youngster Juliet Nambatya netted the other for Kawempe Muslim to win 2-1. Sosha scored for Muteesa.

The result meant Kawempe ended regular season with maximum points (36)  in 12 games the first to attain the feat.

In the other games played, She Makerere beefed up their chances of surviving relegation with a 2-1 home victory against fellow strugglers She corporate.

Nakachwa Shamim struck twice for the University side while Christine Nambirigge scored for She corporate.

Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga ensured finished top of Victoria group with a 3-1 win against Gafford Ladies.

Diminutive playmaker Lilian Mutuuzo(brace) and scored for the saints while Lilian Veronica pulled one back for Gafford Ladies.

With a few games to play in the regular season, the teams that will play in the playoffs have already been identified with Kawempe Muslim and UCU Lady Cardinals from Elizabeth group while Uganda Martyrs and Olila SS qualified from Victoria group.

Weekend Results

Muteesa 1-2 Kawempe Muslim

She Makererere 2-1 She corporate

Gafford Ladies 3-1 Uganda Martyrs

Uganda Premier League
JMC Hippos vs KCCA FC
Kakindu stadium 4:30pm

KCCA FC have the chance to stretch the gap at the top of the table up to five points, should they earn maximum points against JMC Hippos.

The league leaders make the trip to Jinja on Tuesday in high spirits on the back of two positive results that have boosted the team’s confidence.

A 1-0 win against Express in the league was followed by another victory with the same score in the Uganda Cup against Police to march to the semifinals.

They take on JMC Hippos that have already suffered the drop. However, KCCA FC manager Mike Mutebi is cautious about that and indicates they will not take the game lightly.

“It is an important game for us and therefore we are not undermining our opponents despite the fact that they are already relegated. We play with them in the same league and they would want to end the season on a good note,” he told the club website and indicated that the next games will be used as preparation for the Total CAF Confederation Cup group games.

“We do not have much time between now and the start of the Confederation Cup games, so the league games starting with the one against JMC Hippos will act as preparation games,” he added.

KCCA FC make the trip with a depleted squad with several key players missing. Allan Okello is away with school engagements.

Muzamir Mutyaba still has a week on the sidelines same as Brian Majwega who is also out injured.

Defenders Timothy Awany and Paul Musamali are also out of the tie and youngster Peter Magambo is expected to partner Habib Kavuma at the heart of defence.

KCCA FC have 51 points in 25 games while JMC Hippos sit bottom of the table on a meager 10 points.

Uganda Premier League
Bright stars 0-0 Vipers

Vipers winning run in the league was brought to a halt on Tuesday after playing out a goalless draw against Bright stars.

In the game played at the bumby Champions stadium, Mwererwe, the two sides failed find the cutting edge and thus settling for a barren stalemate.

Whereas Vipers looked the better side going forward, Bright stars remained resilient and impenetrable at the back to deny the visitors.

The first realistic chance of the game came at the quarter hour mark with a teasing cross from youngster Pius Wangi off the right flank but a timely clearance by Ibrahim Kissa denied Tony Odur on the far end.

Four minutes later,Odur’s low effort just outside the area almost found its ways into the back of the net but goalkeeper Nicholas Ssebwato was lucky with the ball hitting his shoulder before going out for a corner.

There was nothing to write about for the rest of the minutes to halftime with the teams returning to the dressing rooms with no scores.

The best chance of the game came three minutes after recess when Bright stars Emmanuel Jurugo ferocious effort ricocheted off the cross bar with goalkeeper Ismail Watenga already beaten.

Either side called for changes with Erisa Ssekisambu replacing Keziron Kizito while Francis Onekalit came on for the ineffective Pius Wangi. Moments later Frank Tumwesigye also was withdrawn and replaced by Ibrahim Kayiwa.

Bright stars also had changes with lanky forward Joshua Kawadwa called off for Fred Segujja, Methodius Jjungu came on for Emmanuel Jurugo while Ibrahim Kissa was withdrawn for Mubiru Yafessi.

However, the changes did not make any difference with the game eventually ending goalless.

The result means Bright stars move to 10th on the table on 30 points while Vipers remain third on 43 points

Bright stars starting XI

Nicholas Ssebwato, Andrew Kaggwa, Sulaiman Ssebunza, Swaib Acsam, Abdunoor Kanana, Jimmy Kakooza, Emmanuel Jurugo, Ibrahim Kiisa, Joshua Kawadwa, Farouk Banga, Batte Seif

Vipers starting XI

Ismail Watenga, Nicholas Wadada, Dan Bilikwalira, Halid Lwaliwa, Geoffrey Wasswa, Deus Bukenya, Keziron Kizito, Brian Nkuubi, Tony Odur, Frank Tumwesigye, Pius Wangi

Uganda Premier League
Lweza 4-2 Express FC

Lweza got a huge boost in their bid to fend off relegation after putting up a masterpiece display to defeat rivals Express FC.

The Wankulukuku derby lived up to the billing with Lweza coming from a goal down to defeat Express 4-2 in a mouthwatering clash.

Lweza came into the game bottom from down and every game at the moment matters for them and they showed intent despite conceding early.

Saddam Juma gave Express the lead as early as the 11th minute in what looked like would be an easy ride for the red eagles.

However, the Orange brigade put up a fight to crawl back, first through Owen Kasule who leveled matters.

A few minutes to the break, the former KCCA FC, URA FC and Vipers midfielder gave Lweza the lead with a fantastic finish and arguably a contender for goal of the season.

Lweza returned recharged even after recess and this time round it was midfielder Juma Balinya who took matters into his own hand scoring a second half brace to stum his former club.

Saddam Juma scored another goal from the spot kick but only settled for a consolation as Lweza held on to win 4-2.

The result means Lweza boost their chances of surviving relegation moving to 13th position on 28 points while Express remain 5th on 40 points.