CAF Confederation Cup 2017
Group stages (Group A)
FUS Rabat vs KCCA FC

Kampala Capital City Authority Football Club (KCCA FC) will be seeking for a perfect start to the group stage of the Total CAF Confederation Cup.

Uganda’s representatives, KCCA FC who are in group A begin the campaign against Faith Union Sport (FUS) Rabat on Saturday at the complex Sportif Prince Heritier Moulay Ol Hassan.

Team manager Mike Hillary Mutebi is confident his side can ably compete and earn a positive result.

“We are into the group stage not by mistake and therefore as we start the group phase against FUS Rabat, our target will be seeking for a perfect start,” he stated.

KCCA FC go into the game with a depleted squad missing several key players that didn’t travel with the team to Morocco.

Muzamir Mutyaba is still sidelined with a shoulder injury while Paul Mucureezi also suffered a thigh injury and didn’t travel with the team.

Additionally, team captain Dennis Okot Oola and goalkeeper Benjamin Ochan are suspended after accumulating cards.

Youngster Allan Okello is also not available due to engagements with Kibuli SS at the ongoing national post primary school competition.

However, new signing Saddam Ibrahim Juma is expected to earn his debut today.

KCCA FC are in group A alongside FUS Rabat, Club Africain and Rivers United.

2017 Masaza Cup
Buddu 0-0 Mawoggola

Defending champions Buddu started their title defence with a goalless stalemate against Mawoggola.

In the game watched by thousands of Buganda Kingdom faithfuls at the Masaka recreation ground on Saturday, Buddu failed to break through a well structured Mawoggola side.

The game was watched by His Majesty the Kabaka of Buganda, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II who arrived at the ground amidst loud cheers companied by the Katikiro, Charles Peter Mayiga.

The visitors were reduced to ten men in the second half with Alex Vubya given marching orders for a second bookable offence by referee Rajab Bakasambe.

Buddu were dominant throughout the game making several attempts but failed to find the cutting edge.

As early as the 3rd minute, Mikidad Ssenyonga had an attempt from a free kick but goalkeeper Hamza Ssempijja was alert to save.

Mawoggola coach Brian Ssenyondo called for an early change withdrawing Matia Nsubuga for Moses Kasagga.

Buddu also withdrew debutant Julius Mugema and brought on Isaac Ogwang.

The visitors were reduced to ten men with Alex Vubya sent off in the 62nd minute after picking a second yellow card. He had earlier been booked in the 48th minute.

Despite playing with a man less, Mawoggola held on to pick a vital point off Buddu. The result means the two sides lead group B on one point apiece.

Buddu starting XI

Adady Mutumba, Destiny Edward Mubiru, Umar Kato, Gerige Atendere, Nasser Lukwago, Stephen Muwawu, Mikidad Ssenyonga, Ivan Sserubiri, Julius Mugema, Julius Kazibwe, Kuteesa Malida

Mawoggola starting XI

Hamza Ssempijja, Wahab Lwanga, Ibra Lwanyanga, Alex Sserunkuma, Ivan Bogere, Fred Kemeriga, God Lwambale, Steven Lusembo, Kirembe Kennedy, Matia Nsubuga, Alex Vvubya

CAF Confederation Cup
Group A
FUS Rabat 3-0 KCCA FC

Uganda’s representatives in the Total CAF Confederation Cup suffered a comprehensive defeat in their opening group game against Morocco’s Faith Union Sport (FUS) Rabat.

Playing at the stage for the first time, KCCA FC struggled to match their opponents who dominated proceedings for majority of the game.

FUS Rabat eventually went ahead to win the game 3-0 at the stade du FUS on Sunday morning.

The hosts had a perfect start getting the opener just seven minutes after kickoff through Brahim El Bahri.

Bahri’s initial effort off a header hit the woodwork but he was able to tap home the rebound to give Rabat the lead.

FUS Rabat who outwitted SC Villa 7-0 last season continued to dominate proceedings and got the second goal at the stroke of halftime.

Yusufa O M Njie struck home from close range from a ground cross and the Moroccan side headed into halftime with a comfortable 2-0 lead.

Despite KCCA FC manager, Mike Mutebi making changes introducing Noel Nasasira and Ivan Ntege for Dennis Rukundo and Brian Majwega, the hosts kept surging forward.

Second half substitute Karim Ben Arif put the game beyond reach tapping home Yusupha O M Njie’s cross in the 77th minute.

The result means FUS Rabat go top of group A on 3 points ahead of Club Africain and Rivers United who play on Sunday.

KCCA FC next game will be a home encounter against Tunisia’s Club Africain on 24th May at Phillip Omondi stadium.

Uganda Cup 2017
Semifinal (First Leg)
Paidha Black Angels 2-0 Sadolin Paints

Paidha Black Angels kept their hopes of playing in their maiden Uganda Cup final afloat with a hard fought victory against Sadolin Paints.

In a game watched by a mammoth crowd at the Bar Okoro stadium in Zombo district on Saturday, the black angels edged past Uganda Premier League side Sadolin Paints.

The home side needed a surge in the second half to go past a resilient Sadolin Paints, eventually winning the game 2-0.

Emmanuel Rubangakene converted a penalty to give Paidha the lead before Okumu doubled the lead moments later.

The result meant Paidha take the advantage ahead of the return leg next week at Mandela national stadium.

Paidha are seeking to play in their first ever final in the Uganda Cup and becoming the second team from the Fufa Big league to play in the finals after Onduparaka last year.

Paidha have been in scintillating form in the competition including eliminating holders Vipers at the quarter final phase in Kitende.

The other semifinal fixture has record champions Express and KCCA FC albeit the dates are yet to be communicated.

This year’s final is slated to take place on 27th May at Betway Greenlight stadium in Arua, West Nile.

By: Badru Katumba & Joel Muyita

Uganda’s top female kick boxer Patricia Apolot continued her dominance in the ring with yet another wonderful display.

Barely a week after succeeding in Greece, Apolot returned to the ring on Saturday to defend her intercontinental title.

Apolot in action on Saturday evening. (All photos by: Badru Katumba/ChimpReports)

In a fight dubbed the Reign of Giants, Apolot managed to defeat Austria’s Carina Greimel at the MTN Arena,Lugogo.

Popularly known as the “Black Pearl” Apolot was announced the winner in the 4th round on points to defend her intercontinental title for the 3rd time in a row.

The 26 year old fighter has continued to raise in prominence every passing event. Last week, she defeated Katerina Abdalla in Santrina,Greece.

Apolot declared winner. she successfully defended her intercontinental title

She will now shift focus to another international fight in Hungary June before wrapping up the year with a fight in Teso region where she hails from.

In the other major fights on the night, Alex Masiko defeated Alexander Dokter (from Austria) by knockout while Mubiru Shakey also got victory over Kenya’s Kevin Miruka.

Apolot poses for a photo with her title

Cricket Cranes’ bid to lift the ICC World Cricket League Division Three trophy received a shot in the arm following the unveiling, by Mehta Group, of a sponsorship package worth Shs45 million.

The deal, signed on Saturday May 13 in Lugazi, will cater for among others; players’ allowances, team bonuses and team kit for the upcoming six-team showpiece scheduled to bowl off next Tuesday (May 23).

According to Uganda Cricket Association (UCA) CEO Justine Ligyalingi, the partnership with Mehta began in 2012 and is only being revived.

“Mehta has been supporting cricket activities in the country with sponsorship to teams such as Nile Knights in the East African Premier League as well as the Women’s T20 League.

“Today, however, is special and we would like to thank Mehta for the financial support towards the men’s team for this upcoming event,” Ligyalingi said after appending his signature to the deal along with UCA chairman Bashir Ansasiira and Mehta Group CEO Anil Shah.

Although the deal will cater for the men’s national team, Shah promised to extend financial help to the ladies’ team as well.

“Our commitment towards cricket development is unquestionable. This is just the beginning. Next will be the ladies,” Shah said, before urging the players to give their all during the 10-day event.

Uganda open their campaign against Canada at Lugogo Oval on May 23.

Captain Davis Karashani believes they have got what it takes to move a division up.

“The mood in the camp is positive. We have a great physio (Habiba) and she is working hard to ensure all the niggles are gone ahead of our opener. The squad is also littered with players of quality and I am positive they will make the country proud,” Karashani said.

Oman is expected to be the first country to jet in on Thursday with the rest USA, Canada, Oman, Malaysia and Singapore arriving on Saturday and Sunday. UCA will unveil the new team jersey tomorrow.

Kawempe Muslim have been dominant in girls football competitions for quite a while. However, their reign was put to a halt on Sunday.

Mukono High school who have become a force to reckon with in as far as women’s football is concerned emerged champions at the just concluded ball games in Kabaale District.

In the final played on Sunday at Police playground, Mukono High and Kawempe Muslim played to a goalless draw but the former went ahead to win the title on penalties (3-1).

Mukono High who had lost to Kawempe 4-1 last year in Masindi earned sweet revenge to emerge champions.

Goalkeeper Karungi Vanessa was at her peak saving two penalties in the shootout to help Mukono High clinch their first ever title. She had also saved two penalties in the semifinals against Gadaffi integrated academy.

Karungi ended the tournament without conceding a goal in normal time (8 clean sheets) and was named the best goalkeeper of the tournament.

Action between Kawempe Muslim and Mukono High

Mukono High had eliminated Gaddafi Integrated in the semifinals while Kawempe Muslim edged past Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga.

Kawempe’s Juliet Nalukenge was named the Most Valuable player and also the top scorer with 33 goals.

Gadaffi integrated academy defeated Uganda Martyrs in the third place playoff and the three teams will represent Uganda at the East Africa Secondary School games to be hosted in Uganda in August.

Past winners

2009- Kawempe Muslim

2010- Kawempe Muslim

2011- Kawempe Muslim

2012- St.Mary’s Kitende

2013- Kawempe Muslim

2014- Kawempe Muslim

2015- Kawempe Muslim

2016- Kawempe Muslim

2017- Mukono High School

Stormers beach soccer team were crowned champions of the inaugural Muwanguzi memorial tournament on Sunday after defeating MUBS in the finals.

Stormers defeated MUBS 2-1 at Lido beach to win the tournament organised in memory of the late Samson Muwanguzi.

Former Entebbe FC player Ibrahim Mpengere was the star of the day scoring a brace in the finals despite MUBS pulling one back through Maxwell Okello.

To reach the finals, Stormers defeated league defending champions Nkumba Select 3-1 in the semifinals while MUBS edged past Talented (2-1).

Muwanguzi who was the owner of Lido beach and  played an integral role in promoting the game of beach soccer in Uganda but passed away last year.

In a way of appreciating his efforts, the Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) led by Deo Mutabazi organised a one day tournament that was enlisted on the beach soccer calender and will be an annual event.

Edward Bakidde of Buganda Royal Institute emerged the top scorer with 6 goals while Kirya Samson of Stormers who also plays for SC Villa was named the best goalkeeper of the tournament.

The tournament on its maiden attempt attracted a total of 19 teams and is expected to be staged every year.

Full results

Preliminaries:

Bugana Royal Institute 4-5 Mutora Beach

Sunday Special 0-1 Kampala Refugee

Round of 16:

Sunday Special 0-4 YMCA

IUEA 4-2 MS Sand Lions

St Lawrence University 4-1 Real Galaticos

Stormers 4-0 Kampala Refugee

Nkumba Select 8-2 Mutora Beach

Talented 3-0 Dalumba International

Kabalagala Rangers 3-5 MUBS

Mutesa 1 Royal University 2-3 Kampala

International University

Quarter finals:

Nkumba Select 4-1 Buganda Royal University

St Lawrence University 1 (3) – 1 (2) Talented

Stormers 3-2 KIU

YMCS 2 (1) – 2 (3) MUBS

Semi-finals:

Nkumba Select 1-3 Stormers

Talented 1-2 MUBS

Final:

MUBS 1-2 Stormers

Nile Breweries Limited (NBL) beer brand, Nile Special have renewed their sponsorship package with Uganda Sports Press Association (USPA).

The deal was officially unveiled on Monday in a function held at the Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala.

Nile Special who have been the main funders of the sports scribes umbrella body for the last decade renewed their marriage to the tune of UGX 160M for one year.

While unveiling the package, Nile Breweries sponsorships manager Francis Nyende indicated that USPA has helped in monitoring sports personalities and also giving them the platform.

“We have continued working with USPA because they help in monitoring performances of the athletes. The awards issued out motivate them and USPA also provides a platform for the excelling athletes,” he said.

Sabbiti Muwanga, the President USPA thanked Nile Breweries for the continued support and promised to keep the partnership going.

“We are proud to associate with Special because they have immensely invested in sports and thus we promise to keep this marriage forever,” Muwanga noted.

Despite signing just one year, Francis Nyende intimated that negotiations are along the lines to have a better and longer sponsorship package.

The 160M will be divided into three positions with 100M going towards organizing this year’s USPA awards gala, 45M for the quarterly dinners and 15M as a retainer fund for the association.

The monthly awards will still be conducted but the crowning ceremonies have been changed to a quarterly basis.

Muwanga explained that this has been done to allow better preparations and also adds anxiety coming after three months rather than monthly.

This year’s USPA gala has been tentatively fixed on 14th July at Imperial Royale where 2016 best sports personalities will be awarded.

Uganda Premier League
Lweza vs Kirinya Jinja SS
Muteesa II stadium, Wankulukuku
Tuesday, 16th May 2017 4:30pm

With just two games to the end of the season and the champion already known, the only battle left is at the bottom of the table.

Besides, JMC Hippos who already suffered the drop, six other teams are still engulfed in the relegation mix.

And the encounter between Lweza and Kirinya Jinja SS is one that provides a platform for either side to redeem themselves.

Lweza suffered a 2-0 loss to eventual champions KCCA FC last week a thing that drew them closer to the relegation monster.

The Orange brigade 14th on the log with 27 points and are in a must win situation ahead of the clash against Kirinya. Their last game at home saw them win 4-2 against Express.

In the other hand, Kirinya Jinja SS had a resuscitated performance with a 4-1 victory against JMC Hippos in the Jinja derby thus moving out of the drop zone.

The students are 11th on 31 points and victory against Lweza on Tuesday would mean the Jinja based side survive relegation.

Kirinya travel without midfielder Franco Onen and Ibrahim Kazindula who are out injured.

The first leg meeting between the two sides ended in a one all draw at Bugembe stadium in Jinja.

Uganda Premier League
Onduparaka vs The Saints
Betway Greenlight stadium 4:30pm

Onduparaka suffered a humiliating 4-1 loss to Vipers in their last outing in the league at St. Mary’s stadium, Kitende.

The caterpillars have a chance to make amends this Tuesday at home as they host The Saints.

Onduparaka have been impressive at the Betway greenlight stadium in Arua throughout the season and have the chance to end the season unbeaten at home.

Should Onduparaka, win or earn a point off Saints, they will be the only side to finish the season unbeaten at home.

Saints are not yet safe from relegation but need just a positive result against Onduparaka to keep their chances of survival afloat.

The army side picked a vital victory against Soana last Tuesday that pushed them up to 9th position on the table with 33 points.

Onduparaka welcome back towering defender Rashid Toha from suspension. He had accumulated yellow cards and sat out in the loss to Vipers.

Goalkeeper Richard Anyama who started on bench with Nasir Kassim taking his position against Vipers is also expected to start.

Onduparaka won the first leg in Bombo courtesy of Mohammad Shaban’s lone strike and it was the caterpillars’ first away win.

Uganda Premier League
SC Villa vs Vipers
Masaka Recreation Ground
16th May 2017 4:00pm

Sports Club Villa will be seeking for their first ever double (home and away wins in the same season) against SC Vipers for the first time since their maiden meeting in 2006.

With the title already won by KCCA FC, the only prize at stake for both SC Villa and Vipers is the second position.

At 52 points, SC Villa sit second on the table just three points adrift of Vipers who are third.

However, Vipers have the chance to dispense Villa should they earn maximum points at Masaka recreation ground with 2+ goal margin.

Both teams come into Tuesday’s game with seemingly depleted squads with several key players missing in action.

SC Villa are without striker Emmanuel Okwi who was sent off in the game against Soana in Kavumba.

Defender Paul Mbowa and midfielder Ambrose Kirya are also still sidelined with injuries.

On the other hand, Vipers will be without midfielder Keziron Kizito who limped off in the game against Onduparaka.

Shafik Bakaki, Moses Waiswa and Aggrey Madoi are all still out injured while Frank Tumwesigye and Pius Wangi are engaged with St. Mary’s Kitende at the ongoing national post primary games.

Vipers have been dominant in this fixture losing once in the last 13 fixtures and the only loss came in the first leg (2-1) at Nakivubo stadium.

By: David Martin Aliker

World Embrace, a Christian non-governmental organization (NGO) that focuses on “Unity” has invested more than Shs12 million on renovating Gulu’s Basketball Courts at Kaunda Grounds.

Based in Gulu, the organization has also pledged to donate Shs35 million for the renovation of Pece War Memorial Stadium that will host the East African Secondary School Games this upcoming August.

World Embrace whose vision is “to see the nations transformed through followers of Jesus passionately committed to loving God, embracing each other in unity and together meeting the needs of their communities” is headed by Reynold Mainse as the President.

“As a Christ centered organization, we seek to do the will of God. God wants all believers to be His feet and hands extended to our family and communities and bring about positive transformation in the lives of those we touch,” said Mainse.

All World Embrace, community outreaches are called “W.E. Love Gulu”. These outreaches invite and involve many Christians from different Christ centered churches that come together and show the love of Christ Jesus in very practical ways.

Some of the W.E. Love Gulu outreach programs include; hospital Ministry, supporting children at Gulu Remand Home, fixing bore holes and producing a radio program on Ruping called Dwon-Achill.

The organisation is passionate about connecting with and serving our young people. Getting involved in renovating the Basketball Courts and contributing towards renovating Pece War Memorial Stadium is timely for Gulu.

Gulu Municipality has been cleared to host the 2017 East African Secondary School Games this August.

According to Justus Mugisha, the President of the Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSA), Gulu Municipality was picked because of passion for sports and the potential for excellent facilities.

FEASSA secretary general David Ngugi said they had settled on Gulu, Uganda to give Tanzania schools sports body more time to put their house in order.

Ngugi also said, “Gulu in Uganda will host the games to allow the students of the regions to sample different towns of the regions.”

St Joseph College, Layibi and Sacred Heart Girls Schools will host the championship, while Pece Stadium and Kaunda Grounds shall host the games among the other facilities.

Layibi College will also host swimming championship and the construction of a 25meter Pool is going on and it’s expected to be finished in July 2017.

Some of the sports that will be competed in will be Athletics, Football, Rugby, Basketball, Netball, Handball, Hockey, Volleyball and swimming.  Some of the indoor sports and activities will be Chess and Badminton.

Other Uganda towns, which have hosted the games in the past, include Kampala, Mbarara, Fort Portal and Lira.

This is a great sporting opportunity for Gulu. After the two-decade conflict, this international event will help in rebranding Gulu and the money coming in will also stimulate the economy.

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With the group stage games successfully ended, the National Post Primary (NPP) school’s tournament enters the knockout phase.

In the draws held on Tuesday Morning, hosts Masaka Secondary School have been pitted against fellow giants Buddo Secondary School.

Masaka SS represented Masaka district, the hosts of the ongoing edition and have been tipped by many as one of the pre- tournament favorites.

With players like Nsimbe Badru aka “Jibril” and Reagan Kasumba, Masaka SS finished second in group A behind Jinja SS who led the group

Defending champions Kibuli SS who led group B unbeaten have been drawn against Buhobe SS who finished second in group H.

The other notable fixtures will see traditional contenders St. Mary’s Kitende take on St. Joseph’s Layibi from Gulu while Blessed Sacrament Kimanya will play Citizen High School from Kasese a team that has proved to be a threat.

The round of 16 games will be played on Wednesday with final slated for Sunday at Masaka Recreation ground.

How the teams qualified from the groups

Group A, Jinja sss, Masaka sss

Group B, Kibuli sss, Jinja Progressive

Group C, Dynamic SS Mukono, Citizen High School

Group D, St Marys Kitende, Nakaseke Intl

Group E, Bishop Negri, Namagabi

Group F, St Juliana, Ryakasinga

Group G, BS Kimanya, St Joseph Layibi

Group H, Buddo sss, Buhobe SS

Full round of 16 draws

Jinja SS vs Ryakasinga CHE

Kibuli SS vs Buhobe SS

Dynamic SS Sonde vs Bishop Negri College

St. Juliana Gayaza vs Nakaseke International School

Namagabi SS vd Jinja Progressive Academy

St. Mary’s College Kitende vs Layibi College

Buddo SS vs Masaka SSSS

Blessed Sacrament Kimanya vs Citizen High School

Uganda Premier League
SC Villa 1-0 Vipers

Striker Umar Kasumba scored the solitary goal as Sports Club Villa edged past wasteful Vipers in the game played at Masaka Recreation ground on Tuesday.

Vipers will have themselves to blame for wasting the chances they had especially in the first half before Villa surged up in the second period to eventually win the game.

Umar Kasumba struck home midway through the second half to help SC Villa earn a league double over Vipers. The Jogoos had won the reverse fixture 2-1 at Nakivubo stadium.

Vipers started the better side and had the opportunity to take the break but Ssekisambu who was blunt on the day kept squandering them.

Brian Nkuubi’s ferocious effort in the 13th minute was saved by goalkeeper Samson Kirya but Erisa Ssekisambu blew the chance faced with just an empty net.

Nkuubi has another chance from a free kick again in the 24th minute but Kirya was in place to tip the ball over.

Ssekisambu was yet again culpable, missing another opportunity with his effort just outside the area but went off target.

The deciding moment came in the 70th minute with Kasumba breaking the deadlock.

A cross from Godfrey Lwesibawa met Martin Kiiza but his shot was saved by Ismail Watenga. However, Kasumba was at the right place to tap home the rebound.

The result means SC Villa cemented their stay in second position on 55 points while Vipers remain 3rd on 49 points.

SC Villa Starting XI

Samson Kirya, Joseph Nsubuga, John Adriko, Ibrahim Kiyemba, Henry Katongole, Tadeo Lwanga, Benerd Muwanga, Abel Eturude, Umar Kasumba, Lwesibawa Godfrey, Mike Ndera

Vipers Starting XI

Ismail Watenga, Nicholas Wadada, Dan Bilikwalira, Halid Lwaliwa, Geoffrey Wasswa, Deus Bukenya, Brian Nkuubi, Allan Kayiwa, Erisa Ssekisambu, Odur Tonny, Aziz Kemba

Uganda Cranes forward Hamis “Diego” Kiiza has officially sealed a contract agreement to join Sudanese giants Al Hilal El Obeid.

The deal was made public on Tuesday evening with Kiiza’s agent, Sulaiman Mutyaba confirming the agreement.

“We have agreed with Al Hilal and Kiiza will now join them  after going through the medical and paper work,” he said.

According to Mutyaba, Kiiza joins the Sudanese side on a one year deal and he will be available for selection in their next game.

“He joins them on a one year deal and will be available starting 24th May when they will be playing their Total CAF champions league game,” Mutyaba revealed.

Kizza completed his medical on Sunday

Kiiza joins Al Hilal after a short stint at URA FC in the Uganda Premier League where he joined in January scoring 8goals in 13 games (All competitions).

The diminutive energetic forward had had his contract at South Africa’s Free State Town FC terminated in January and returned home before making another move.

Kiiza has formerly featured for Nalubaale, URA FC, Simba and Yanga FC in Tanzania.

Ahead of the highly anticipated International Cricket Council(ICC) World Cricket League Division three, Uganda Cricket team have unveiled a new jersey that that the team will use.

Cricket Cranes will don Black, Yellow and Red jerseys during the May 23-31 ICC World Cricket League Division Three tournament unlike previously where it was predominantly yellow with a couple of black and yellow shades and stripes.

Uganda Cricket Association (UCA) and sponsors Mehta Group announced the development worth about $20,000 (Shs72m) on Tuesday at the Lugogo cricket Oval.

“It is a pleasure to be part of the Cricket Cranes. Our company employs over 10,000 people and we own a team (Kolkata Knight Riders) in the Indian Premier League that is in the semi-finals. So we want Cricket Cranes to emulate such success,” said Mehta Group’s Parimal Bhattacharya.

“What we are unveiling today is total class that we got from Australia, England and Pakistan,” said Jeremy Kibuuka Musoke, the UCA Board Member in charge of the National Teams.

Cricket Cranes at the jersey launch on Tuesday

Musoke believes the colours depict the true image of Uganda and expects a great performance from the players.

“Looking at our team, the youngsters and seniors are blending well. We want that to be reflected in the colours of the jerseys. Red, Yellow and Black represent Uganda,” he added.

Hosts Uganda will compete with five other nations in the ICC World Cricket league division three between 23rd May to 31 May. These include Oman,Malaysia, Singapore, Canada and USA.

The top two teams after a round robin format will earn promotion to World cricket league II.

Cricket Cranes Squad

Full squad

1. Davis Karashani (Captain)

2. Brian Masaba (Vice-Captain)

3. Frank Nsubuga

4. Henry Ssenyondo

5. Roger Mukasa

6. Arthur Kyobe

7. Hamu Bagenda Kayondo

8. Shazad Kamal

9. Lawrence Ssematimba

10. Otwani Arnold

11. Jonathan Ssebanja

12. Deus Muhumuza

13. Charles Waiswa

14. Irfan Sahibzaba

Reserves

1. David Wabwire

2. Emmanuel Isaneez

3. Llyod Patternot

4. Naeem Bardai.

Uganda Premier League
Proline FC 2-0 Proline FC

Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA FC) continued their dominance in the league with yet another easy victory against Proline.

Robert Ssentongo and Nigerian import Suleimon Akinyemi scored a goal apiece to help KCCA FC ease past Proline who were blunt on the day.

In the Lugogo derby played at Phillip Omondi stadium on Wednesday, KCCA FC dominated proceedings right from start despite making several changes.

Benjamin Ochan, Paul Mucureezi, Dennis Okot, Peter Magambo and several other players who didn’t travel to Morocco all started.

Robert Ssentongo broke the deadlock towards the end of first half curling the ball past goalkeeper Godwin Buule.

The diminutive striker was well stationed in the box and did no mistake to convert a well laid ground cross from Vincent Kayizzi.

Proline were awful especially in terms of going forward with limited supply to strikers Nelson Ssenkatuka and Fahad Bayo who started upfront.

Suleimon Akinyemi came off the bench and doubled the lead for KCCA FC in the 67th minute. The stocky holding midfielder had replaced Paul Mucureezi at the start of second half.

A cross from Tom Masiko’s free kick met Akinyemi who stretched ahead of defender Savio Kabugo to tap home.

KCCA FC who are champions elect now move to 63 points while Proline remain 8th on 38 points.

Proline Starting XI

Godwin Buule, Ronnie Kiseka, Simon Mbaziira, Yusuf Mukisa, Savio Kabugo, Gift Ali, Nelson Mandela, Noordin Bunjo, Nelson Ssenkatuka, Fahad Bayo, David Owori

KCCA FC Starting XI

Benjamin Ochan, Dennis Okot Isaac Muleme, Peter Magambo, Paul Musamali, Tom Masiko, Lawrence Bukenya, Noel Nasasira, Robert Ssentongo, Paul Mucureezi, Vincent Kayizzi

With the 2017 National Basketball League (NBL) getting underway this Friday, Betway Power have unveiled their squad with new acquisitions.

Betway Power who reached the finals last year but lost to City Oilers have added six players to their roster.

The new signings were officially unveiled in a function held at the Betway head offices in Lugogo on Thursday.

The players include; Sande Okot a shooting guard who has formerly played with UCU Canons, Our Savior and Falcon, Diego Angemi from KIU Titans and youngster Tyron Martin who helped Kibuli SS win the recently concluded national secondary school championship in Kabaale.

The others are Bbale Suleiman acquired from Falcons and returnees Francis Kasinde aka Odom plus Julius Wapera from Ndejje University and Warriors respectively.

Head coach Arnold Lando is confident the new arsenal will help in covering the loopholes they had.

“As a club, we look forward to a great season because I believe the new signings will help us bolstering the squad. Most of these players have the experience and that will be important to the team, he said.

In the same breath, Power also unveiled Chris Kyebambe as the new assistant coach. He joins the four time champions from KIU Titans

The new players join the rest of the team that has captain Joseph Ikong, Paul Odong,Michael Kojjo among others.

Power tip off the season against defending champions City Oilers this Friday at the MTN Arena,Lugogo in a repeat of last year’s final.

The quarterfinal games at the ongoing National post primary school tournament produced both joy and agony.

Right from the opening quarterfinal clash between Masaka SS and Kibuli to Nakaseke International taking on Jinja Progressive Academy, the battle to book a berth in the semis proved a tough one.

Defending champions Kibuli SS edged past hosts Masaka SS in a closely contested game that stopped at one time with police firing a bullet to calm the situation.

Kibuli SS who had taken the lead through Adam Musisi conceded a penalty that was converted by Jacob Okua.

Trouble erupted when Kibuli SS rounded up referee Ashraf Miiro contesting the penalty that had been already taken.

Police intervened and the referee sent off Fred Tabu and Adam Musisi. Kibuli played the rest of the game with 9 men and managed to win the penalty shootout 3-1.

In the second quarterfinal, Jinja SS eased past Citizen High school from Isingiro outwitting them 5-1.

Joel Madondo was the star of the day scoring a hat trick before Ivan Wani and Sajjabi Ibrahim scored a goal apiece to complete the rout.

Makweth Wol pulled one back for Citizen as they crushed out terribly.

The third game saw 8 time winners St. Mary’s Kitende take on tricky Dynamic SS Ssonde.

Like expected the clash was tightly contested and the game had to be decided on penalties after a barren draw in normal time.

The shootout was also dramatic St. Mary’s Kitende held on to win the tense penalty session 4-3 to advance to the semis.

Nakaseke International joined the trio by edging past Jinja Progressive Academy(JIPRA) 2-0 in the final quarterfinal game of the day.

Jinja SS eased past Citizen High school

The semifinal draws will be held later on in the day, with the games expected to be played on Friday before the final on Saturday.

The top three teams will represent Uganda at this year’s East African games to be held in Gulu District in August.

Quarterfinal results

Kibuli SS 1(3)-1(1) Masaka SS

Jinja SS 5-1 Citizen High school

St.Mary’s Kitende 0(4)-0(3) Dynamic SS

Nakaseke International 2-0 JIPRA