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Sinan Rajub SENOGA Roberto Oliveira “Robertinho” is currently walking on thin ice following a string of unconvincing results at Simba SC. According to reports in Tanzania, Robertinho is likely to face the sack if the club fails to win the subsequent double header against Vipers SC. This comes as the Tanzanian giants sit bottom of the Group C of the CAF Champions League with no point garnered after two games played. Simba miserably lost 3-0 to Raja Casablanca in Dar es Salaam last week shortly after falling to Horoya AC 1-0 in Guinea. Robertinho was appointed the new coach of…
David GOMBE Vipers continued to struggle after their goalless draw with Wakiso Giants at the St. Mary’s Stadium in Kitende. The Venoms remain winless and yet to score in the five games across all competitions since Beto Bianchi took over helms at Kitende. This was Vipers first game in the second round of the Uganda Premier due to their CAF Champions engagements. Second half substitute Desire Tety had Vipers best chance but his effort hit into the side net. Najib Yiga another second half introduction also had his low shot saved by Wakiso custodian Samson Kirya. Sharip Kimbowa had Wakiso’s…
Glad ZAWEDDE Busoga United defeated UPL debutants Blacks Power FC 2-0 at Aki Bua Stadium in Lira thanks to Peter Onzima and Kasamba for a goal coach. Upon victory against fellow strugglers Busoga United FC head coach Vincent Lukyamuzi has promised to do all it takes to see that the Jinja based side survives relegation, “The first half was not easy for us but when the boys returned for the second half they played as per our instructions hence victory in Lira.” “We are very happy for this result and we ask our fans to continue ahead of our next…
Denis MUSANJE Ugandan referee Ali Sabila was set to appear on the final list of officials at the ongoing AFCON U20 tournament in Egypt. The FIFA badge holder however missed out on the list to Egypt due to his performances in the game between Wakiso Giants and KCCA FC at Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium. Sabilla waved a genuine penalty appeal when KCCA FC forward Allan Okello was fouled inside the box before Rogers Mato’s struck a controversial goal. Mato came from an offside position struck for KCCA immediately after Okello had been fouled in the forbidden area. Before scoring Mato had…
David GOMBE This Saturday, February 25, Uganda’s leading premium beer, Tusker Malt will tee off a series of golf tournaments that are set to take place in different parts of the country. The first of the series is Toro Club’s Venus Open slated for this weekend in Fort Portal. The series follows the Tusker Malt Uganda Open that took place at the Serena Hotel Golf Resort and Spa in Kigo late last year. Speaking about supporting golf outside Kampala, Tusker Malt Brand Manager, Elizabeth Mutamuliza spoke to the brand’s commitment to making golf more inclusive and accessible. “For us, the…
David GOMBE Sam Ssimbwa has sent a message to Kitara FC fans who think he is not the right man for the job that they should know he is not Jesus. Following their 1-1 stalemate with Booma FC last week, Kitara FC fans called upon the club management to re-appoint Mark Twinamatsiko and sack Ssimbwa. “I am not Jesus that I will perform miracles, I have just joined the club and the three games that have been in charge, we won once and drew twice. That’s not too bad and It’s not a must that you win every game that…
David GOMBE Ten time Stanbic Uganda Cup winners KCCA FC beat Kataka 3-0 at Mbale Municipal Stadium on Monday to complete round of 16 lineup. Goals from skipper of the day Allan Okello, Tshingu Kakonde and Rogers Mato sent Morley Byekwaso’s side into the last 16. KCCA eliminated KJT with a similar score in the round of 64 while Kataka FC ejected Golira Highlands. They join other six Uganda Premier league sides who already made it to the last 16, these include holders BUL FC, Onduparaka FC, Vipers SC, Soltilo Bright Stars, Wakiso Giants and Express FC. Meanwhile, six Big…
David GOMBE Uganda Hippos kicked off their AFCON U20 campaign with a 2-1 win over Central African Republic in a group B contest at the Suez Canal Authority Stadium, Ismailia. Second half goals from skipper Ismail Mugulusi and striker John Paul Dembe handed Jackson Mayanja’s side maximum points. Boris Gbenou found a consolation for Central African Republic deep in stoppage time. The Hippos dominated proceedings and could have scored more goals with Travis Mutyaba and Titus Ssematimba both coming close. Just after the recess, Apollo Kakogwe thought he had given the Hippos the lead with a sensational overhead kick but…
David GOMBE Uganda’s Women National basketball team (Gazelles) are likely to feature at the 2023 FIBA Afrobasket despite their final loss to Egypt. The Gazelles lost to Egypt 74- 65 in a Zone Five Championship Final on Sunday at the Lugogo Indoor Arena. According to the latest information the Federation of Uganda Basketball Associations (FUBA) is confident that Uganda will get a Wild Card that will see them take part in the event due in Kigali, Rwanda from July/August. A wild card is a tournament or playoff berth awarded to an individual or team that fails to qualify in the…
Sinan RAJUB SENOGA Phiona Nabbumba has officially joined Danish side B93 Women Football Club from FUFA Women Super League champions She Corporate FC. The Danish club officially confirmed the signing of the Crested Cranes workaholic midfielder. She becomes the second Ugandan at the club after goalkeeper Vanessa Karungi who also joined from She Corporate a year ago. https://twitter.com/SinanRajub/status/1627581283470659584?t=rt0cTGwt6hxZzlhX6e3siw&s=19 Nabbumba guided She Corporate to last season’s FUFA Women Super League title as she emerged as the league’s MVP. She will be donning shirt number 3 ahead of the new season. Nabbumba is a former player at Rines SS as well as…