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Walukuba host Impis in mid-table rumble as Ruby Premiership returns

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23 hours ago

April 16, 2026

When the Walukuba Barbarians host the Makerere Impis on Saturday, the target is simple: to seal their stay in the Top 8.

Ever since the Uganda Rugby top league was restructured to the current championship format, the Barbarians have consistently finished in the Top 8 of the regular season, booking a playoff spot.

With 4 games to go, the Barbarians sit 7th on the log, and the very next game against Impis is a must-win if they do not want to drop to the relegation playoff bracket.

The Barbarians have mastered the art of picking up losing bonus points, securing 4 from the 7 games they’ve played so far. Come this Saturday, a losing bonus point won’t be enough. The Barbarians have to win, and with a bonus point, as their remaining regular season games shall be against the traditional top three sides, KOBs, Heathens and Pirates in that order.

On the other hand, the Impis are equally intent on staying in the Top 8, a reasonable target for a recently promoted side. They travel to Jinja, a city where they’ve already collected a win this season against the Hippos, which is a positive sign for a young side that has registered two of its three losses on the road against the Mongers and Pirates.

Both teams are on 18 points, and went into the break after coming off wins against two troubled sides in the Rhinos and Kakira Simbas.

This game will likely change the tides for both sides as the Barbarians follow up with herculean tasks, while the Impis remain with winnable games after Saturday’s encounter.

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UPL: SC Villa hold Vipers at Kadiba

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1 day ago

April 16, 2026

Logan Mclaughlin

Uganda Premier League | Result

SC Villa 1-1 Vipers SC

SC Villa held Vipers in a one-all draw in the Uganda Premier League encounter at FUFA Stadium, Kadiba on Wednesday evening.

SC Villa came into the game on the back of a sweet 1-0 victory against KCCA in the Kampala Derby.

It was a closely contested game right from the opening minute to the final moment of the game.

Milton Karisa found the game’s first cut clear chance in the 18th minute but his effort was palmed away by the goalkeeper David Lukwago.

Hillary Mukundane broke the deadlock in the 64th minute with a thunderous header off Odili Chukwuma’s well-taken corner kick.

Four minutes later, Frank Ssebuufu levelled matters with a well guided header to complete a brilliant team play that was started by Hassan Mubiru.

Quick-footed Mubiru danced past his markers before he set Najib Yiga. Yiga’s delivery was deflected off Mukundane’s block before Ssebuufu scored.

Reagan Mpande came close to extending SC Villa’s lead in the 74th minute but his travelling effort went inches wide of the goal frame.

Milton Karisa had a chance to give Vipers maximum points late in the game but the Villa custodian Lukwago made a million-dollar save.

Despite sharing spoils on the day, Vipers remain on top of the table with 52 points while SC Villa lies fourth with 45 points after 23 games.

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AS IT HAPPENED: SC Villa 1-1 Vipers – UPL 2025/26

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1 day ago

April 16, 2026

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Teen Cranes poised for Harare clash: Coach Botes sets sights on victory

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5 days ago

April 12, 2026

Bryce Mullins

The Ugandan Teen Cranes wrapped up their final preparations at Ngoni Stadium on Saturday evening, exuding a quiet confidence ahead of their pivotal away leg in the ongoing qualification campaign.

With the stakes high, head coach Sheryl Ulanda Botes has left no stone unturned. Following the team’s final training session, Botes signaled a clear intent to dictate the tempo of the upcoming encounter.

”We are very confident,” Botes stated. “We have worked on both our offensive and defensive structures and built combinations that will give us an attacking threat. Our objective is to win and make the people of Uganda proud.”

Ahead of the match, Coach Botes officially unveiled the team’s leadership structure, placing her faith in experience and composure. Martha Babirye has been named captain, with Phionah Arachi appointed to serve as her assistant.

For the newly appointed skipper, the responsibility is one she embraces with enthusiasm.

”It is an honour to lead this team,” Babirye said after the session.

“The squad is in good shape, the atmosphere in camp is positive and we are fully focused on securing a strong result away from home,” she added.

This fixture serves as the opening chapter of a high-stakes two-legged tie. The winner of this contest, decided on aggregate, will punch their ticket to the next round of the qualifiers.

The battle is set to conclude in Uganda, with the return leg scheduled for Saturday, 18 April 2026, at the FUFA Stadium in Kadiba.

The victor of this aggregate duel will not have much time to celebrate; they are set to face a challenging next round, with either Namibia or Kenya waiting in the wings to determine who continues their march toward tournament qualification.

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