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David GOMBE Ronald Rugumayo, the only Ugandan that has qualified to participate in the 2023 edition of the Magical Kenya Open is set to pitch camp in Nairobi as he practices for East Africa’s most prestigious golf tournament that is slated for 9 -12th March 2023. Rugumayo who finished in fourth of the Safari Tour, has set the record as the only Ugandan to qualify for the Magical Kenya Open. Rugumayo, who leaves for Nairobi on Friday 24 February, is having his participation costs for the tournament covered by Absa Bank Uganda to the tune of UGX 18.5 million. While…
Gladys ZAWEDDE New Kitara FC head coach Sam Simbwa will have to wait a little longer to register his first league victory after his side played to a 1-1 draw with Jinja North United at Kyabazinga Stadium Bugembe. George Senkaaba drew first blood for Kitara FC in the 32nd minute off Erick Muber’s well delivered cross. Jinja North United FC levelled three minutes to halftime through Dickson Matama. The stalemate means Kitara move to the third position, two points behind leaders NEC FC who defeated Ndejje University 1-0 at Bugolobi Coffee grounds. Jinja North are not so safe from relegation…
David GOMBE The 2023 Pepsi University Football league has officially been launched on Thursday at a press briefing held at the Kati Kati Restaurant in Lugogo. The 11th edition will have a total of 24 teams and increment to the previous edition. ISBAT University will be making their debut while Kampala International University are returning to the competition. The 24 Universities were grouped into six groups and seeded accordingly as the upcountry teams were put in one pot to avoid long distances. Kabale University, Kumi University, Muni University (Arua), Gulu University, Islamic University in Uganda (Mbale) and Mbarara University of…
SINAN RAJUB SENOGA Simba SC have named a 24-man squad that will take on Vipers in the CAF Champions League Group C game at Kitende this Saturday. The traveling contingent will embark on a journey to Uganda today evening. The squad consists of three goalkeepers, nine defenders, eight midfielders and four strikers. https://twitter.com/SinanRajub/status/1628706939822567424?t=yHLn-pn_CDF8bUvXrNBxnA&s=19 Simba sit bottom of the Group C table with no point while Vipers have one point garnered from two games played. Full Squad Goalkeepers: Aishi Manula, Beno Kakolanya, Ally Salim Juma Defenders: Shomari Kapombe, Israel Mwenda, Mohamed Hussein, Gadiel Michael, Kennedy Juma, Mohamed Ouattara, Joash Onyango, Henock…
“For over twenty years I have been looking for capital to employ myself,” This was Kasoma’s first statement on picking his dream money. On his 22-match ticket (number 3304329826689999), the winner took advantage of various betting options like fulltime home win, fulltime away win, Over 2.5 and Over 1.5 that all went his way thus winning an unbelievable 546,055,200 UGX from a stake of just 5,000/=. “I have been betting for a while without such a huge win. Now, it’s time to have my own lorry and put other money in farming, big up ForteBet,” Kasoma further said while explaining…
Gladys ZAWEDDE Kitara FC will seek to attain first league victory under Sam Simbwa in their visit to Jinja North United, a side that is not far away from the relegation zone. The Hoima based side has played to two stalemates in the league, the most recent one being a one all draw against rivals Booma FC in the Bunyoro derby. They are second on the table with 33 points, one behind leaders Mbarara City and stand a chance of topping the table after victory. Jinja North United FC is wounded after they lost their most recent encounter to Mbarara…
GLADYS ZAWEDDE Mbarara City will be out to consolidate their table leadership when they visit Lugazi FC at the Lugazi Stadium as the FUFA Big League resumes. The Ankole Lions currently lead the table with 34 points, one point above second placed Kitara. The hosts Lugazi are 8th on the table with 21 points from the same number of games played. Mbarara City coach Sadick Ssempigi says he anticipates a tough tie but remains confident of winning all three points. “It will not be an easy task but we have to fight so hard for maximum points so that we…
David GOMBE The 2023 Corporate League will kickoff on Sunday, 26th February at Kyadondo Rugby grounds. This year’s Corporate League will have the inaugural source of the Nile Marathon which is slated for Saturday, 22nd April. The Marathon which will be the main activity in the league’s 21 years of existence will aim at raising money for health center 2 grade to upgrade it to health center 4 in Jinja and also helping in the completion of the Kyabazinga palace. 80 companies and over 5000 participants are to take part in the in Marathon. Chairman Board of Directors Corporate league,…
Sinan Rajub SENOGA The kick off time of the CAF Champions League clash between Vipers and Tanzania’s Simba SC has been confirmed. Vipers will host Simba on Saturday 25th February at 7pm at the St. Mary’s Stadium in Kitende. This will be the first ever competitive game played under the newly installed floodlights. Earlier last month during the unveiling of the current Vipers coach Beto Bianchi, Dr. Lawrence Mulindwa confirmed that the club will host night games as soon as the installation process of the floodlights concludes. https://twitter.com/VipersSC/status/1628412053948858369?t=q2_m6ZJpWOX6sH2O0bO5gQ&s=19 The clash will not only an East African affair but also a…
David GOMBE Vipers SC assistant coach Richard Wasswa is optimistic that they will soon end their goal drought. The Venoms are yet to score in now five games across all competitions since Beto Bianchi took over helms at Kitende. On Tuesday, the reigning Uganda Premier league champions continued to struggle as they played out to a goalless stalemate with Wakiso Giants at Kitende. Wasswa asserts that they are work on the final third inorder to score goals in the coming fixtures “We have been with the players for a short period of time and I believe with time we shall…