Football
URA eliminate KCCA, progresses to Uganda Cup semifinals
Uganda Cup 2025/26 (Quarterfinal)
- URA 2 (4) – 2 (2) KCCA
URA Football Club recovered from two goals down to outsmart KCCA FC and march to the semifinals of the 2025/26 Stanbic Uganda Cup at Hamz Stadium (Nakivubo War Memorial grounds) on Saturday.
Normal time of this enticing duel ended 2-goals apiece before the additional 30 minutes of extra time failed to produce any further goals.
During the tense shootout, URA won 4-2 with goalkeeper Muhammed Ssekebba saving two penalties.
Joseph Ssemujju, Captain Moses Aliro Okabo, Ronald Otti and Isma Mugulusi scored for URA in the post-match penalties as Dissan Galiwango missed his shot.
KCCA scored through Joel Sserunjogi and Ashraf Mugume, whilst Herbert Achayi and Enock Walusimbi’s weak shots were saved by goalkeeper Ssekebba.
In the 90 minutes, Saidi Mayanja and captain Herbert Achai scored for KCCA whilst John Innocent Kisolo and Ronald Otti replied for URA under sunny weather conditions.
John Innocent Kisolo scored the first of URA’s goals before defender Ronald Otti got the equaliser on the stroke of full-time with a glancing header.
Mayanja set the ball rolling with an early goal in four minutes to light the ball rolling for the Lugogo-based side.
URA called for a first-half change when midfielder Hudu Mulikyi paved the way for Isma Mugulusi.
KCCA’s Joel Sserunjogi picked up a caution for tripping down Fred Amaku.
Achayi executed a decent free-kick over the wall and past the diving goalkeeper Muhammed Ssekebba to double KCCA’s lead on 54 minutes.
URA called for a double change in the 64th minute. Bruno Bunyaga and Norman Namanya replaced Moses Waiswa and James Penz Begisa, respectively.
The second water break of the game happened at the 70th minute mark before John Innocent Kisolo received a caution for a foul on Jjara.
KCCA called for a double change; Saidi Mayanja paved way for Ashraf Mugume, and Rogers Mugisha came on for Alex Yiga.
On the 84th minute mark, John Innocent Kisolo scored from 45 yards with a long-range shot that evaded goalkeeper Mutwalibu Mugolofa to give hope for the tax collectors.
Inside the final five minutes, URA brought on the fresh legs of Olimi Nyarwa Bitanywaine for Fred Amaku.
At the same time, Ivan Ahimisibwe came off for Emmanuel Anyama and Sammy Ssebaduka was rested for Sharifu Ssengendo.
URA pushed numbers upfront in a desperate quest to find the equaliser, a move that handsomely paid off.
Otti out-jumped the KCCA defenders to nod home the equaliser in the third of the four added minutes to send the game to extra time of 30 minutes.
In the second half of extra time, Olimi was stretchered off after a knock and moments later, Ashraf Mugume missed a big moment to bury the game, but his first touch on the ball disappointed him.
KCCA’s Sharifu Ssengendo collided with an opponent and was stretchered off for Hudson Mezui.
Mezui had a cross blocked in the last piece of action of extra time before penalties were taken.
How the penalties unfolded:
URA took the first penalty, scoring through Joseph Ssemujju. Joel Sserunjogi replied for KCCA with the equalizer.
Dissan Galiwango missed his kick, saved by goalkeeper Mutwalibu Mugolofa. Herbert Achayi’s penalty was saved by goalkeeper Muhammed Ssekeba.
URA captain Moses Aliro Okabo sent Mugolofa the wrong way to give the tax collectors the lead 2-1.
Ashraf Mugume equalized 2-all. Defender Ronald Otti restored URA’s lead 3-2.
Enock Walusimbi missed his kick, another save by Ssekebba. URA now remained with one chance: to score and win the contest.
Isma Mugulusi did exactly that, sending Mugolofa the wrong way to stroll URA through to the semi-finals.
URA joins Vipers in the semifinals. Vipers defeated NEC 4-3 in post-match penalties after a goalless draw in normal time at the MTN Omondi Stadium.
There were wild celebrations from the URA players, officials and fans in the stands with agony for KCCA.
The third quarter final of the 52nd Stanbic Uganda Cup will happen on Easter Sunday as Kitara hosts Express at the Butema Royal Park in Hoima city.
On Easter Monday, Sports Club Villa travels to Kassanda District to face Happy Boys Kagaba.
Team Line Ups:
URA XI: Muhamad Ssekkeba (G.K), James Penz Begisa, Dissan Galiwango, Ronald Otti, Joseph Bright Vuni, John Innocent Kisolo, Hudu Mulikyi, Moses Waiswa Ndhondhi, Joseph Ssemujju, Moses Aliro Okabo (Captain), Fred Amaku
Subs: Chrispas Kusiima (G.K), Derrick Ochan (G.K), Justine Opiro, Joshua Lubwama Letti, Ibrahim Wamannah, Rahmat Ssenfuka, Norman Namanya, Isma Mugulusi, Bruno Junior Bunyaga, Derrick Kakooza, Godfrey Ssekibengo, Olimi Nyarwa Bitanywaine
Head coach: Hussein Mbalangu
KCCA XI: Mutwalibu Mugolofa (G.K), Gavin Kizito Mugweri, Filbert Obenchan, Herbert Achayi, Enock Walusimbi, Jjara, Sammy R. Ssebaduka, Joel Sserunjogi, Alex Yiga, Saidi Mayanja, Ivan Ahimbisibwe
Subs: Charles Lukwago, Emojong, Mezui, Emmanuel Anyama, Muhamud Hassan, Etienne Katenga, Alpha Thierry Ssali, Yuan, Rogers Mugisha, Shafik Nana Kwikiriza, Sharifu Ssengendo, Ashraf Mugume
Co-coaches: Brian Ssenyondo & Jackson Magera
Center Referee: William Oloya
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FUFA Big League 2025/26: Match Day 30 Fixtures:
Saturday, 6th June 2026 (Kick off time is 3 PM)
- Soltilo Bright Stars Vs Kataka – Kampala (Venue to be confirmed)
- Nebbi Central Vs Paidha Black Angels – Luo stadium, Nebbi
- Bunyaruguru United Vs Kaaro Karungi – Kasese
- Kiyinda Boys Vs Ntugasaze – Mityana Ssaza ground
- Onduparaka Vs Blacks Power – Ababet Green Light Stadium, Arua
- Kigezi Homeboyz Vs CATDA – Al Madina Stadium, Kabale
- Young Elephant Academy Vs Wakiso Giants – Elephants Park, Nwoya
- Mbale Heroes Vs Iganga United – Mbale City stadium
The 2025/26 FUFA Big League season officially comes to a grand climax on Saturday, 6th June 2026.
Eight games are on card and each of the fixture is of equal relevance to the clubs in the box.
The overall champion of the season will be known, the fourth promoted club and all the four relegated clubs.
It is a battle for promotion to the Uganda Premier League for the remaining one slot that will be taken by either Eastern Uganda’s Kataka or West Nile party, Paidha Black Angels.
Equally, match day 30 will determine the champion of the league and the three other clubs to be demoted to the respective regional leagues to join already relegated Mbale Heroes.
Which is the fourth club to be promoted?
After the promotion of Kigezi Home Boyz, Blacks Power and Ntugasaze, there is one remaining slot to fight for.
This will go to either Kataka or Paidha Black Angels.
The main target will be to win our game and be assured of promotion to the top league. All the players are set for the task at hand.
Godfrey “Toldo” Awachango, Kataka Football Club head coach
With 48 points, Kataka visits Soltilo Bright Stars in Kampala on the final day seeking for maximum points.
On the other hand, Paidha Black Angels also need maximum points over fellow West Nile region side Nebbi Central at the Luo stadium with prayers that Kataka fails to win in Kampala.
Champions in waiting:
Either Kigezi Home Boyz or Blacks Power will emerge as champions for the season.
Blacks Power just needs a point from their away fixture over Onduparaka at the Ababet GreenLight Stadium to clinch the championship.
Onduparaka risks relegation if they lose with a probability that Kaaro Karungi, Soltilo Bright Stars, CATDA and Nebbi Central all win their last games.
Kigezi Home Boyz who host CATDA at the Al Madina Stadium in Kabale can also clinch the championship if they win at home and pray that Blacks Power falls in Arua to Onduparaka.
Relegation fight:
With Mbale Heroes already relegated; three more clubs shall be relegated after Saturday’s games.
Wakiso Giants (31), Soltilo Bright Stars (32), Kaaro Karungi (33), CATDA (34), Nebbi Central (34) and Onduparaka (35) are all engaged in the survival battle.
Bunyaruguru United entertains Kaaro Karungi in Kasese; Kiyinda Boys host Ntugasaze,
Kigezi Homeboyz entertains CATDA in Kabale, Young Elephant Academy hosts Wakiso Giants at the Elephants Park, Nwoya and Mbale Heroes will bid farewell to the FUFA Big League against Iganga United at the Mbale City stadium.
The four promoted clubs will join the StarTimes Uganda Premier League for the season 2026/27.
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Nakaseke District Footbal Association (NDFA) 5th Division 2026 league
Week 10 Fixtures:
- Kapeke BB Vs Kikandwa War Memorial – Butikwa Playground
- Semuto United Vs Kikamulo United – Semuto Church of Uganda playground
- Mpwedde United Vs Mijinje United – Nakaseke International playground
*All games kick off at 4:00 PM
The Nakaseke District Football Association (NDFA) 5th division league comes to a grand climax this Sunday, 7th June 2026 with three games.
Week 10 has three enticing matches at various venues.
Table leaders Kikamulo United visit Semuto United at the Semuto Church of Uganda playground.
Kikamulo United has 20 points coming to this fixture, two better than Semuto United who are joint second alongside Kapeke BB.
The likes of Dan Kisakye, James Katumba and Midu Mukwaya, among others remain key actors for Kikamulo United in their title pursuit.
Kapeke BB will at the same time host Kikandwa War Memorial at the Butikwa Playground.
In the bottom of the table clash, Mpwedde United (6 points) host Mijinje United (1 point) at the Nakaseke International playground.
Already Nakaseke United could not complete the league and was relegated to the 6th division league.
Sponsors and partners:
The league is proudly sponsored by Hon. Allan Mayanja Sebunya, Speed Sports Concept, Harriet Namukwaya and Nakaseke Local Government.
Match Day 9 Results:
- Mijinje United 0-3 Kikamulo United
- Semuto United 2-0 Kikandwa War Memorial
- Mpwedde 1-4 Kapeke BB
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Ghana’s Head Coach Carloz Queiroz has named his final 26-man squad for the forthcoming FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and United States.
After days of intensive preparations in Cardiff, Wales, Queiroz was able to trim te team down to 26 that will represent Ghana at the global stage.
Tottenham forward Mohammed Kudus misses out due to an injury. He was expected to return in March from a quad injury suffered in January but suffered a setback and has not featured since.
Ghana will play against Wales in Cardiff on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, before flying out to Washington to continue preparations for the World Cup that kicks off on June 11, 2026.
The Black Stars will open their campaign against Panama on June 17 before facing England and Croatia in their Group L matches.
Goalkeepers:
Benjamin Asare, Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Joseph Anang
Defenders:
Baba Abdul Rahman, Gideon Mensah, Marvin Senaya, Alidu Seidu, Abdul Mumin, Jerome Opoku, Jonas Adjetey, Kojo Oppong Peprah, Derrick Luckassen
Midfielders:
Elisha Owusu, Thomas Partey, Kwasi Sibo, Augustine Boakye, Caleb Yirenkyi, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, Kamal Deen Sulemana
Forwards:
Christopher Bonsu Baah, Ernest Nuamah, Antoine Semenyo, Brandon Thomas-Asante, Prince Kwabena Adu, Inaki Williams, Jordan Ayew.
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