2026/27 FUFA Big League (Matchday 7 Results):

Sunday, 8th November 2026:

• Pakwach Young Stars 3-0 Rwenzori Lions
• Paidha Black Angels 2-1 SC Volcanoes
• Onduparaka 2-0 Young Elephants Academy
• Kiyinda Boys 1-0 Amus College
• Kaaro Karungi 1-1 Buwambo United

Thursday, 5th November 2026:

• Calvary 1-1 SC Volcanoes
• Young Elephants Academy 2-1 Rwenzori Lions

Matchday seven of the FUFA Big League 2026-27 witnessed several home victories and two draws for the clubs in action.

Different West Nile region-based clubs posted victories at their respective home grounds.

Pakwach Young Stars, Onduparaka and table leaders Paidha Black Angels all won their home duels.

League leaders Paidha Black Angels edged SC Volcanoes 2-1 at the Bar Okoro Stadium in Zombo.

Having fallen 4-1 away to Rwenzori Lions during the previous matchday, the home victory for Paidha Black Angels was a perfect reaction before their darling home fans.

The victory helped Mark Twinamatisko’s coached side to attain their 6th victory of the season from seven games as they maintain their grip at the summit with 18 points.

SC Volcanoes had just drawn one-all two days ago against Calvary in Midigo.

Meanwhile, Allan Kabonge returned to West Nile region to coach Onduparaka once again.

Christened as the “Messiah”, Kabonge engineered a 2-0 home victory over visiting Young Elephants Academy 2-0 at the intimidating Green Light Stadium in Anyivu County, Arua.

Andama Nelu and Godfrey Mawanda were on target in the 42nd and 78th minutes, respectively, for the Catarpillars. This was the first victory of Onduparaka of the season in six outings.

Another West Nile region side, Pakwach Young Stars smiled 3-0 past Rwenzori Lions, ascending to 9th place with 7 points.

Kiyinda Boys edged Amus College 1-0 at the Batharm City Recreation Centre in Kiwenda.

Michael “Kimmich” Kimera was the hero with the solitary goal on the evening.

The maximum points pushed Kiyinda Boys to second on the table standings.

The contest between Kaaro Karungi and Buwambo United ended one-all at the Kyamate Playground in Ntungamo district, Western Uganda.

Next game:

Matchday 7 climaxes on Wednesday, 11th November 2026, when Iganga United hosts Calvary at the Prime Vocational Institute Playground in Iganga district, Eastern Uganda.

Two clubs will be promoted to the Uganda Premier League when the FUFA Big League climaxes in May 2027.

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Al Ahly star Emam Ashour has been left out of the Egypt squad for the upcoming 2027 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, back-to-back clashes against Malawi, by new head coach Ali Maher.

Emam has also missed the past four matches for the club, including the CAF Confederation Cup matches against Uganda’s Kitara.

Maher replaced veteran Hossam Hassam on Saturday, and this is his first squad.

The former Ahly striker has recalled Mahmoud ‘El Wensh’ Hamdy, Mohamed Shehata, Mahmoud Marei and Nasser Maher, who have all been away for over a year. Ahly captain Mohamed El Shenawy has also been included in the list after missing the September camp, and uncapped current league top scorer Mahmoud Mamdouh has also been included.

The squad features nine foreign-based players, headlined by captain Mohamed Salah and Tottenham Hotspur forward Omar Marmoush.

Egypt currently top Group B of the AFCON qualifiers with four points, having opened their campaign with a 0-0 draw against Angola before thrashing South Sudan 5-0 in their second match.

The 2027 AFCON finals will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda from 19 June to 17 July 2027.

Egypt 26-man squad

Goalkeepers: Mohamed El-Shennawy, Mostafa Shobeir (Ahly), Mahdy Soliman (Zamalek), Mohamed Alaa (Ceramica Cleopatra FC).

Defenders: Mahmoud ‘El-Wensh’ Hamdy, Ahmed Fattouh (Zamalek), Hossam Abdelmaguid (Ludogorets, Bulgaria), Rami Rabia (Al-Ain, UAE), Mohamed Abdelmonem (Nice, France), Mahmoud Marie, Karim Hafez (Pyramids FC), Mohamed Hany (Ahly), Tarek Alaa (ZED FC).

Midfielders: Marwan Attia, Ahmed ‘Zizo’ Sayed (Ahly), Mohanad Lasheen, Mahmoud Saber, Nasser Maher (Pyramids FC), Mohamed Shehata (Zamalek), Ibrahim Adel (Nordsjaelland, Denmark), Mahmoud ‘Trezeguet’ Hassan (Al-Riyadh FC – Saudi Arabia), Haithem Hassan (Celtic, Scotland).

Forwards: Mohamed Salah (Trabzonspor, Turkey), Omar Marmoush (Tottenham Hotspur, England), Hamza Abdelkarim (Barcelona, Spain), Mahmoud Mamdouh (Modern Sport FC).

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Joshua Balliner delivered a hat-trick to lead the University of Santo Tomas to a dominant 5-1 victory over the University of the East in the UAAP Season 89 Collegiate Men’s Football Tournament on Sunday at the UP Diliman Football Stadium.

Balliner opened the scoring in the ninth minute.

Although not as quick as his season-fastest goal against UE on October 18 — when he found the back of the net just 10 seconds into the match to help secure a 3-0 UST victory — his early strike once again set the tone for the Golden Booters.

(C) UAAP Season 89 Media Team

Unlike their first-round encounter, however, the Red Warriors quickly responded, with Keith Hermoso powering through for the equalizer in the 13th minute.

Balliner restored UST’s lead just five minutes later before Carsten Pumareja extended the advantage in the 29th minute, sending the Golden Booters into halftime with a 3-1 cushion.

Novie Paraiso made it 4-1 in the 62nd minute, setting the stage for Balliner to put the finishing touches on the victory and complete his first hat-trick of the season with an 82nd-minute strike.

With another three points secured, UST moved to fourth place with 14 points, level with De La Salle University but behind the Green Booters on goal difference, +8 to +13.

(C) UAAP Season 89 Media Team

“We dedicate this win to Fr. Rodel Cansansio, who is celebrating his birthday,” shared assistant coach Carlos Santiago.

“We told the boys that they didn’t need to score much; just a win of 1-0 will do. Kasi yun ang goal namin to gain the three points, but the boys played well as they knew the urgency. They had the confidence, determination and discipline against UE,” he continued.

Both squads return to action at the UP Diliman Football Stadium on Thursday.

UST kicks off the day’s fixtures at 2 p.m., looking to overtake DLSU for third place, while UE searches for its first points of the season in the 7 p.m. finale against Ateneo de Manila University.

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