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David GOMBE Entebbe UPPC came from a goal down to beat UPDF FC 2-1 at Hamz Stadium in Nakivubo on Tuesday. The result saw Abdallah Mubiru’s side maintain a perfect start to the 2026/27 Uganda Premier League campaign following their famous 1-0 win over champions Vipers SC on matchday one. It was a hard-fought victory over 10-man UPDF, who had Swaibu Kasujja Kalule sent off late on. How It Happened The Army side took the lead through Derrick Taremwa’s header off Robert Kitabalwa’s corner kick in the 20th minute, silencing the home crowd. Entebbe UPPC responded strongly. Thomas Ochungo restored…

David GOMBE The Masaza Cup organizing committee has confirmed the anticipated road to the final, with plenty to look forward to in the knockout stages of the prestigious Buganda Kingdom tournament. Buddu, Kyaggwe, Gomba, Butambala, Bugerere, Busujju, Mawogola and Kyaddondo are the eight teams in the quarterfinals after a pulsating group phase that saw several giants fall. Quarterfinal Pairings The quarterfinal pairings promise fireworks, headlined by a battle of titans. •Gomba vs Buddu: A blockbuster clash between record five-time champions Gomba and three-time winners Buddu. •Kyaggwe vs Mawogola: 2024 runners-up Kyaggwe, who topped Masengere group with 23 points, will lock…

Sinan RAJUB SENOGA  The 2026/27 season of the Uganda Premier League officially kicked off with Match Day one that stretched from Friday evening to Sunday with a total of nine games played. Swift Sports breaks down the concluded Match Day bringing to record what Facts and Figures say; 18 teams after 16 years For the first time in 16 years, the Uganda Premier League has 18 teams competing. The 2009/10 campaign was the last time we had 18 teams which were then trimmed to 14 the following season. It was confirmed that four teams will be relegated at the end…

Sinan RAJUB SENOGA Crested Cranes versatile midfielder Zaina Namuleme has mutually parted ways with Rwandan female champions Rayon Sports WFC. Namuleme joined Rayon Sports two months ago as a free agent from Kenya Police Bullets ahead of the CAF Women’s Champions League CECAFA Qualifiers. Namuleme featured in Rayon’s draw against Mafunzo FC before she was forced off by injury during a comfortable win over Denden FC. She missed out on the club’s 1-1 draw against South Sudanese side Yei Joint Stars who eventually grabbed the coveted semi final slot as Group Winners. Namuleme played nine seasons at Kampala Queens and…

Sinan RAJUB SENOGA BUL FC have parted ways with striker Seiri Arigumaho after only one season. Arigumaho joined the club at the start of the previous campaign from fellow Uganda Premier League side Mbarara City on a two year deal. He leaves after playing 15 league games where he scored two goals and provided one assist in the process. His most notable performance was a hat trick in a 7-0 drubbing of Agape FC in Stanbic Uganda Cup round of 64. Besides Mbarara City, Arigumaho previously played for Six O’clock in the Western Regional League and Tanzanian side Singida United.…

David GOMBE NEC FC and Lugazi FC will seek to maintain their perfect start to the 2026/27 Uganda Premier League campaign when the two sides face off on Tuesday at the MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo. Badru Kaddu’s NEC FC began their season with an impressive 2-0 win over KCCA FC in the Lugogo derby last Saturday, while Lugazi overcame newcomers Kigezi HomeBoyz 2-1 on the same day. Form Guide Lugazi’s win over the debutants was inspired by former NEC forward Cromwell Rwothomio and defender Livingstone Mulondo, who both found the net. The head-to-head record, however, favours the hosts. NEC has…

David GOMBE Jinja Secondary School completed a memorable SkyView Boys Schools Cricket Week campaign by defeating Shree Sahajanand Uganda by eight wickets in a dominant final at the Nyakasura School ground on Saturday. The victory secured Jinja SS their sixth Schools Cricket Week title, bringing an unbeaten Shree Sahajanand Uganda campaign to a dramatic end. FINAL – Shree Sahajanand Uganda vs Jinja SS Shree Sahajanand Uganda 130/10 | Jinja SS 131/2 Jinja SS won by 8 wickets Report Shree Sahajanand Uganda won the toss and elected to bat first, hoping to repeat the approach that had served them well in…

David GOMBE Entebbe UPPC head coach Abdallah Mubiru has given a team news and injury update ahead of their home game against UPDF FC at the UPPC Stadium, Entebbe on Tuesday. The Printers will be looking to build on their shock opening-day win over champions Vipers SC. Team News Mubiru confirmed a boost for his side with three players returning to contention. “Ambrose Kigozi, Swadik Moro and Issa Bugembe are all available for selection,” said Mubiru. However, the former Uganda Cranes coach will still be without several key players. Ruled Out: •Ahmed Amayo – Ankle injury •Grant Matsiko– Thigh injury…

David GOMBE Kawempe Muslim Ladies have made history by becoming the first Ugandan women’s team to qualify for the CAF Women’s Champions League final tournament. The Valley Warriors overcame Kenya Police Bullets 1-0 in the CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers final in Nairobi to clinch the regional title and seal a slot in Africa’s biggest women’s club competition. Agnes Nabukenya netted the all-important goal in extra time of a tense final to secure a historic victory for the record Ugandan champions. A Perfect Campaign Following the triumph, Kawempe Muslim becomes the first Ugandan side to win the Zonal Championship and the first…

Derrick Akampurira  Salim Abdallah has signed a two year deal with Big League side Volcanoes FC. The 25 year old joins the Kisoro-based side with valuable experience from both Ugandan and regional football, having previously featured for SC Villa, URA FC and Musanze FC in Rwanda. Salim began his football journey at Kisoro Young Simba Football Academy in 2010 before joining the SC Villa Jogoo Academy in 2014. He subsequently progressed to the senior team, where he featured in the Uganda Premier League. His rise through the youth ranks was highlighted in 2017 when he was named Most Valuable Player during the Airtel Rising Stars Western…