By Rebecca Nantale 24-year-old Ugandan forward Edward Kizza delivered a man-of-the-match performance as his side Pittsburgh Riverhounds cruised to a comfortable 4-1 victory on Saturday. Riverhounds beat Las Vegas four goals to one in the United Soccer League, Kizza scored two goals in first half. Kizza earned the Heineken Man of the Match accolade for his spirited perfoemance, scoring two goals, completing 91.7% of his passes and 6 touches in the opposition 18 yard box. The versatile forward scored his first league goal of the season 21 minutes in to the game to put the hosts ahead. He slotted a…
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By Kevin Kibuuka The former Uganda Cranes midfielder Micheal Azira has been named as the new Head Coach of United Soccer League Two outfit Brilla FC in the USA. The club management announced the development via its official website on Tuesday but did not disclose the duration of his tenure. Azira had been named first assistant for Brilla following his retirement from professional football under Matt Horth who left the side for collegiate soccer. “Fortunately, we have Mike Azira ready to step into the role, and he is more than capable of leading us to make a run at the…
The Uganda Junior Chess Team on Wednesday wheeled off from Entebbe International Airport for Greece. The team comprised of six girls and three boys is set to take part in the 2023 World School Chess Championships. The tournament is to be held at Rhodes City in the Dodecanese starting 13th to 23rd April 2023. Team captain Tandeka expressed the desire to represent the country at the championship. “We are set to play at the 2023 World school chess championships. The team has been training very well and we all ready to give our best in the tournament” Tandeka who will…
FUFA Big League side, Police FC came from a goal behind to eliminate BUL FC from the Stanbic Uganda Cup. Ronald Sempala scored Police’s winner in the 64th minute after a Pascal Ngobi’s own goal had levelled matters for the Cops early on in the second half. Ngobi’s own goal came in the 54th minute following Jackson Ssemugabi’s header. BUL had gone ahead early on the opening half when Anthony Mayanja found the back of the net. This result means Police are the first team to advance to this year’s Stanbic Uganda Cup semifinals. The quarterfinals of the Uganda Cup…
By Patricia Namwanje Round of 16 Full draw KCCA FC vs Mbarara City FC Wakiso Giants FC vs Vipers SC Police FC vs Ndejje University FC Express FC vs Paidha Black Angels Calvary FC vs Kitara FC Adjumani FC vs Bunyaruguru FC Onduparaka FC vs BUL FC/ SC Villa Soltilo Bright Stars FC vs Kiyinda Boys Wakiso Giants FC will take on Vipers SC for the third time this term following the Stanbic Uganda Cup Round of 16 draws held earlier today. The Wakiso Derby has produced two stalements this season in the Uganda Premier League. The purple sharks will…
By Rebecca Nantale 24-year-old Ugandan forward Edward Kizza opened the scoring as his side Riverhounds SC beat the University of Pittsburgh Panthers 2-1 in a pre-season friendly game. Kizza was able to find the back of the net in the 11th minute of the game against a team he represented during his college days. The Panthers were able to equalise through Filip Mirkovic, but Robbie Mertz scored the winning goal in the second half. The Hounds are yet to lose a game in their preseason crusade, with one final game against the Louisville City FC on Saturday. The 24-year-old is…
By Kevin Kibuuka Ugandan wonderkid Claus Rebh Benedict Kagimu, son of former SC Villla and URA FC CEO Ivan Kakembo has joined another club in Scotland, United Kingdom. The 15-year-old is set to continue his development at Glasgow United 07s away from Sons of Struth Football Academy where he spent the greater part of 2022. The budding forward has received praise from his new coach, Robert Kenney. Kagimu has been lauded for his technical ability and pace on the ball. “Claus brings technical skills to the football culture here and has adapted to the fast paced nature of the football…
By Kevin Kibuuka SC Villa 1st Vice President, Eng. Immanuel Ben Misagga has castigated the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) which he says has failed to meet the intended purpose of the African Nations Championship (CHAN). Misagga expressed his concerns in an opinion piece published online by local news outlet Monitor on Wednesday 18 January 2023. The former Nyamityobora boss says CHAN was created to give a platform to African based players to showcase their talents to “suitors in Europe and Asia.” “There was a feeling that Africa possesses a huge pool of raw talent that does not get international…
By Rebecca Nantale United Soccer League (USL) outfit, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC and Ugandan forward Edward Kizza have agreed to a permanent deal that will Keep the forward in Pittsburgh for the 2023 season. Kizza scored thrice for the Hounds in 12 appearances last term during a short loan period from New England Revolution. The forward was on the mark twice in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinal against Birmingham that saw the Hounds advance in a shootout. Riverhounds tactician Bob Lilley lauded the 24-year-old’s work ethic and strengths and said he was elated to have him back in his squad. The forward…
Roberto Oliveira and Vipers SC have parted ways today. He leaves the club drawn to play the CAF Champions League Group stages, but in very poor local league form. FULL STATEMENT Vipers Sports Club announces that Mr. Roberto Oliveira alias Robertinho has left his role as the head coach with immediate effect. The club would like to thank Robertinho for his tireless efforts as the head coach during his time at the club and wish him success in the future. The Club shall in the shortest time possible come out with a statement on the technical bench leadership following the…