Uganda’s on form athlete Timothy Toroitich continued to stretch his run the 2015 calendar after finishing second at the Cross Internacional de Atapuerca, the opening race of this winter’s IAAF Cross Country Permit series in Spain over the weekend.

Clocking a 25:06 time at the line, Toroitich finished behind Ethiopian 2011 World Cross Country winner, Imane Merga who won the 9km race.

Toroitich started up on high alongside countryman, Moses Kibet, with Ethiopian duo of Imane Merga and Edris but lost ground to the Ethiopian during the wee kilometers of the race to only grab the second spot.

Uganda’s Moses Kibet finished fifth with 25:16 timing behind Ethiopia’s Edris Muktar and Bahrain’s Ayalew Aweke in fourth and third positions respectively.

Reigning CECAFA Vice President and former FUFA Boss, Lawrence Mulindwa has set his eyes on the presidency of the regional football governing Body (CECAFA).

Mulindwa confirmed his decision during a press conference at Pope Paul Hotel, Ndeeba in Kampala on Tuesday November 18, 2015.

FUFA officially nominated Mulindwa for presidency of the Council for East and Central African Football (CECAFA) early this year to take on incumbent CECAFA president Leodgar Tenga of Tanzania who has been in the seat since 2007 after Uganda’s Dennis Obua.

 “After 18 years in football as President of Vipers Sports Club, President of a National Football Association (FUFA), Vice President of CECAFA, member of standing committee of FIFA and CAF, the game has become part of my life” Mulindwa remarked.

Mulindwa was elected to the CECAFA Executive in November 2013 before being appointed CECAFA Vice chairman in February last year.

An insight of his manifesto highlights the intensions to improve the standards of refereeing, coaching, and competitiveness within member clubs and national teams and setting up football academies within the region.

In the race, Uganda’s Mulindwa will battle with the incumbent Leodega Tenga, Ethiopia’s Juneydi Basha, Vincent Nzamwita (Rwanda) and Khamal Shaddad (Sudan).

The elections are slated for Friday November 20, 2015 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

URA FC hinted another blow to Vipers SC in their campaign to retain the league for the first time. URA FC thumped the defending champions 3-2 at Meta Stadium in Lugazi on Tuesday November 17, 2015.

Experienced Robert Ssentongo scored a brace for the taxmen before Elukanah Nkugwa added the other goal that sealed the three points in favour of the hosts.

Erisa Ssekisambu at Vipers side also had a brace for the day though it was not enough for the reigning league champions to survive the assault.

Vipers have now lost their second straight game following a 3-1 loss to Police FC at Maroons stadium in Luzira.

Elsewhere KCCA FC has continued with their unbeaten run this season with Coach Mike Mutebi and Sam Ssimbwa having secured a 1-0 win from Jinja Municipal Council.

Owen Kasule scored for KCCA FC after converting a second half penalty that sent the garbage collectors to 24 points out of their 10 games.

At Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Nambole, army side Simba Sports club earned their first victory of the season, winning 1-0 over debutants, The Saints FC

At Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku, Police FC arrested hosts Lweza FC in a 1-0 thriller. Hood Kawesa scored for the Bombo based outfit in the 19^th minute.

Meanwhile, SC Villa versus Maroons game was postponed due to the still poor state of the Nakivubo stadium.

Match Day 11:

KCCA F.C 1-0 JMC Hippos F.C

The Saints F.C 0-1 Simba Sports Club

Lweza F.C 0-1 Police F.C

URA F.C 3-2 Vipers Sports Club

SC Villa Vs Maroons (Post-poned)

The league resumes this Friday, 20th November 2015.

Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has called a 25 man provisional squad to start preparations for the 2015 CECAFA Senior Challenge cup to be held in Ethiopia.

Uganda Cranes U23 skipper Farouk Miya leads the squad.

The summoned squad also includes Uganda Revenue Authority striker Robert Ssentongo who was dropped at the National team squad during the 2016 CHAN qualifiers.

The team will see only the duo of only two foreign based players; Murushid Juuko (Simba) and Brian Umony (St. George).

Preparations will start with training on Wednesday (18^th/Nov/2015) with gym sessions at Acacia Mall before heading to Kampala Parents School for serious training sessions.

Cranes head Coach Micho Sredojevic will reduce the team to 20 players by Friday November, 20.

The squad was announced yesterday during the FUFA weekly press conference at FUFA House, Mengo Kampala.

Uganda is placed in group B alongside rivals Kenya, Burundi and Zanzibar.

Cranes will play their first game against Kenya on Sunday 22nd November, 2015.

The Squad: Alitho James, Kigonya Mathias, Watenga Ismail and Kisembo Douglas (Goalkeepers)

Other players: Okot Denis, Kiyemba Ibrahim, Nsubuga Joseph,Jjuko Murushid, Bakaki Shafiq, Kassaga Richard, Wasswa Hassan Dazo, Ochaya Joseph, Isaac Muleme, Muwanga Bernard, Ntege Ivan, Mutyaba Muzamiru, Kizito Keziron, Miya Faruku, Kiza Martin, Ssekisambu Erisa, Umony Brian, Okhuti Ceasar, Robert Ssentongo,Kalanda Frank, Nelson Senkatuka.

Kenya Harambe Stars started their campaign at the 2015 CECAFA Senior Change Cup in Ethiopia by thumping Uganda Cranes 2-0.

Jacob Keli’s 29^th minute finish sent the Harambe Stars into the lead following an Eric Omollo’s flowing ball that left the Cranes Backline of Murushid Juuko and Shafik Bakaki helpless.

Brought in substitute and on form Gor Majia FC goal machine, Michael Olunga needed only two touches at the ball before firing in a hard shot past James Alitho who was in the Cranes goal in the 50^th minute.

For the Cranes nearly close chances witnessed skipper, Farouk Miya hitting the wood work.

Ceaser Okhuti had another golden opportunity that went to waste after Denis Okot’s thunderbolt shot was punched by goalie Bonface Oluch  and Okhuti could not make the finish.

Cranes Head Coach Micho Sredojevic brought in KCCA FC combatant midfielders, Ivan Ntege and Kezironi Kizito for Hassan Wasswa Dazo and Isaac Muleme respectively.

URA FC forward Frank Machette Kalanda replaced Vipers SC winger Erisa Ssekisambu.

Kenya top Group B on goal difference over Burundi that beat Zanzibar 1 – 0 on Saturday leaving Zanzibar and Uganda at the bottom

Uganda Cranes next group B match will be against Zanzibar on Tuesday in Awassa City

Uganda Cranes XI:

Alitho James(GK), Denis Okot, Isaac Muleme, Bakaki Shafiq, Murushid Jjuko, Hassan Wasswa Dazo,Erisa Sekisambu, Mutyaba Muzamil,  Miya Faruku(capt), Okhuti Ceasar, Joseph Ochaya

Changes:

45′ Kezironi Kizito for Hassan Wasswa Dazo, Ivan Ntege for Isaac Muleme

67′ Frank Kalanda for Erisa Ssekisambu

Subs Not Used:

Mathias Kigonya (GK), Richard Kasagga, Nelson Senkatuka, Joseph Nsubuga

Harambee Stars XI:

Bonface Oluoch (G.K), David Owino,David Ochieng, Cheche,Omar Mbongi, Noah Abich, Teddy Akumu,Collins Okoth, Eric Johana,Miheso, Jacob Keli, Jesse Were

Changes:

Jacob Keli Out, Michael Olunga In. Chistian Bamvy Out for Clifton Miheso and Allan Wanga In, Jesse Were Out.

Following his bid to take over the regional’s football governing body (CECAFA), former FUFA President and Vipers SC Patron Lawrence Mulindwa lost to Sudan’s Mutasim Jaffar in an election conducted on Friday in Addis Ababa the capital of Ethiopia

Mulindwa tallied three against Jaffar’s six that couldn’t hand him the seat to replace his former Boss Leodegar Tenga of Tanzania.

Mulindwa has been CECAFA Vice President for the last two years.

What looked like a surprise according to Mulindwa’s statement after the voting was that none of the CECAFA Big members was appointed at the assembly a move he described as a blow to the region’s football development.

Meanwhile two FIFA Presidency aspirants in Jerome Schampaign and Prince Bin of Jordan attended the CECAFA General assembly.

Jerome Schampaign pledge to Africa was to add an extra two more slots for the continent at the World Cup final tournament.

For Prince Bin Ali his first mission for Africa is to upgrade African leagues and market them internationally plus handing the continent 3 more slots in World cup.

President elect, Jaffar takes over the CECAFA seat amidst a crisis that none of the body’s member has ever progressed to the prestigious World Cup final tournament.

Thirteen record Cup winners, Uganda Cranes have progressed to the quarter finals of the 2015 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup following a 1-0 win over Burundi in the last Group B match played at Awassa Kanema International Stadium in Ethiopia on Saturday.

Brought in URA FC striker Frank Kalanda scored the only goal of the game during the 69^th minute to help Cranes book a slot through the Cup quarter finals.

Cranes tacticians made three changes introducing goal scorer Frank Kalanda ahead of Muzamir, Denis Okoth with Ceaser Okhuti before Erisa Ssekisambu paved way for Isaac Muleme.

Uganda thus topped Group B with 6 points ahead of Burundi and Kenya who tied on 4 points each while Zanzibar managed only to secure (3).

Uganda is to face guest Malawi in the quarter finals on Monday 30^th.

Uganda Cranes Team line up:

Mathias Kigonya (Goal Keeper), Joseph Nsubuga, Joseph Ochaya, Richard Kasagga Jjuuko, Murushid Juuko, Ivan Ntege, Benard Muwanga, Erisa Ssekisambu, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Farouk Miya (Captain), Ceaser Okhuti

Changes:

Erisa Ssekisambu made way for Isaac Muleme, Muzamiru Mutyaba out for Frank Kalanda and Denis Okot came on for Ceaser Okhuti.

Subs Not Used:

Ismail Watenga (Goal Keeper), Shafiq Bakaki, Kezironi Kizito and Nelson Senkatuka

Mauritania’s football federation has denied that President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz ordered, out of boredom, early penalty shoot-outs in a soccer match.

A Tuesday statement by the federation said President Abdel Aziz was not to blame for the 63rd-minute stop of the Super Cup final between FC Tevragh-Zeina and ACS Ksar last weekend, saying early penalties was announced “due ​​to organizational issues.”

There have been reports suggesting that Abdel Aziz, who was in attendance to watch the final match, abruptly called to halt the game with the score level at 1-1, before the referee signaled for early penalty shoot-outs.

The move, which apparently caused astonishment to the rest of the crowd in the stadium, came after the president reportedly became impatient with the slow tempo of the match.

Many who blame the president for the incident have expressed outrage at the decision, arguing that Abdel Aziz could wait for the end of the second half and the potential extra time to see the actual winner of the match.

Tevragh-Zeina eventually won the match but ACS Ksar fans have called for a replay.

Ahmed Ould Abderrahmane, the president of the Mauritanian football federation, said officials from the two teams had agreed on early shoot-outs.

Source: Press TV

Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius has been found guilty of murder after a South African appeals court overturned an earlier manslaughter verdict.

Pistorius killed his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in February 2013 after shooting four times through a locked toilet door.

He is currently under house arrest after spending one year of his original five-year sentence in jail.

Pistorius will have to return to court to be re-sentenced, for murder.

It was earlier incorrectly reported that the court had ruled the manslaughter verdict would remain.

South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal ruled that the lower court did not correctly apply the rule of dolus eventualis – whether Pistorius knew that a death would be a likely result of his actions.

The minimum sentence for murder in South Africa is 15 years, but judges can apply some discretion.

South African law does not make provision for someone to be placed under house arrest for more than five years, so Pistorius will be going back to prison, reports the BBC’s Pumza Fihlani in Johannesburg.

Source: BBC

Uganda is now ranked 63rd in the latest FIFA Coca Cola World rankings released on Thursday 3rd December 2015.

The improvement is due to the double wiping of Togo on October 12th and 15th in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Uganda now on 550 points comfortably sits in the 63^rd position worldwide and 13^th on the continent, a seat that sends them to equal their 2010 position in the FIFA archives.

In the CECAFA region, Neighbours, Kenya, is in 98th with 345 points, Rwanda dropped to 101th (338 points), Burundi 112th (307), Ethiopia is 120th with 293 points, and Tanzania improved by three places to 132 with (264), Sudan fell by 6 places to 134 and South Sudan went down from 134th to 138th with 246 points.

For Togo who bowed out of the World Cup qualifiers have fallen eight places to 96th on the rankings.

Belgium maintains the number one slot with 1494 points, followed by Argentina (1455), Spain (1370), world champions, Germany (1347) and Chile (1273) in the top five positions.

Uganda AFCON 2017 Qualifiers opponents:

West Africans, Burkina Faso is 89th with 381 points, Botswana is ranked 95th (364 points) and Comoros is a distant 172nd with 120 points.

CRISTIANO RONALDO is in a gay relationship with a hunky Moroccan kickboxer, it has been sensationally claimed.

It is alleged the Real Madrid star, 30, regularly jets to Morocco after training for ‘cuddles’ with friend Badr Hari.

According to Spanish press, the Portuguese forward has frequently been flying to North Africa after training sessions on his £14million private jet to spend time with Hari, 30.

And Daniel Riolo — a contributor on French television show ‘Touche pas a mon sport’ — hinted that pair were more than just friends.

The studio audience was heard gasping when Riolo said: “Ronaldo takes three or four jets a week to see a friend in Morocco to cuddle.”

It was also claimed that Ronaldo has had cosmetic surgery on his nose.

The daily sports chat-show, presented by Estelle Denis, has an audience of up to 400,000.

The three-time Ballon d’Or winner — who has been linked with a mega-money return to Manchester United — recently shared a series of photos on a holiday he took with Hari.

He was pictured lifted in Hari’s arms with the caption “Just married. Always there to pick you up, bro”.

Other snaps of the trip included a candle-lit image of a traditional Moroccan meal, as well as a picture of the pair captioned post “wedding”.

The unfounded claims were made despite Ronaldo being linked with a number of beauties throughout his career.

Ronaldo famously had a five-year relationship with Russian beauty Irina Shayk but the pair split after he admitted to sending various flirty messages to women across the globe.

The former Old Trafford hero has since had flings with models Alessia Tedeschi and Maja Darving.

Ronnie most recently been linked to the beautiful Marisa Mendes, daughter of super-agent Jorge.

And he recently admitted on the Jonathan Ross Show that he currently has “a few” special women in his life.

Ronaldo’s love of fashion, accessories and grooming has led people to question his sexuality in the past – and he has been voted a gay icon by several publications.

But the 500-goal striker has previously shrugged off any speculation, saying: “I’m at ease with my sexuality so it’s not a problem for me.”

Back in 2010, he also praised Portugal’s decision to allow gay marriage.

He said: “As I am Portuguese, I try to keep myself informed about what is happening in my country.

“We must respect the choices of each other, because, after all, all citizens should have the same rights and responsibilities.”

SunSport has tried to contact Cristiano Ronaldo’s representatives but have yet to receive comment.

Uganda Cranes 0 (5) – 0 (3) Ethiopia

Rwanda 1 (4) – 1 (2) Sudan

Uganda Cranes on Thursday evening won their semifinal tie against hosts Ethiopia after a 5-3 penalty affair to book their place in the final against Rwanda.

Cranes shot stopper and Vipers SC goalie, Ismail Watenga saved Panom Gathuoch’s first kick from the penalty mark.

Uganda’s penalty shoots were scored by Muzamiru Mutyaba, Denis Okot, Isaac Muleme, Joseph Ochaya and skipper Faruok Miya.

The Cranes are seeking a 14th CECAFA title and will face regional rivals Rwanda in the finals today at 4:00pm in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Uganda has won the Cup 13 times than any other CECAFA member followed by Kenya with 7.

Sheraton Kampala Hotel is the official hotel that will be hosting the Barcelona legends team who will be playing against the Uganda Cranes Select team on 12^th December at Namboole Stadium.

Sheraton has offered accommodation and other essential services worth 120,000,000 ugx.

At a press conference held at Sheraton hotel yesterday, Sheraton Kampala Hotel General Manager Ian Duncan announced that the Barcelona Legends will be staying at Sheraton Hotel for the entire period they will be in the Country and this will be worth 120,000,000.

The cost will cover part of the accommodation and other hotel services for the Barcelona legends team while they stay around.

“We are very privileged to be the hotel hosting the Barcelona legends team that will be jetting in very soon to play against the Uganda Cranes Select team. This is not only a historical moment for Sheraton Hotel but the entire Uganda. Sheraton is fully in support of initiatives that celebrate Ugandan Heritage and boost the Tourism of Uganda and such are some of the initiatives that Sheraton has participated in. Just more to this, Sheraton was honored to be the only hotel in Uganda to host the Cardinals from The Vatican on Pope’s Francis’ entourage that came on the historical visit from 27^th and 29^th November 2015, we really pride ourselves in such moments as Sheraton and we won’t water down the visit of the Barcelona Legends who are arriving on 10^th December 2015,” said Ian Duncan

The Barcelona Legends will be playing against the Uganda Cranes Select team and the money collected from the tickets will be used to set up a Soccer academy and this will be to scout, train and nature young talent in soccer and also link them to European football clubs to explore their soccer talent by the help of Rayco Garcia and other Barcelona legends.

CECAFA 2015 Final: Rwanda 0-1 Uganda

Uganda Cranes are 2015 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup champions following a 1-0 win over archrivals Rwanda a match played at the Addis Ababa national stadium, Ethiopia on Saturday.

Caesar Okhuti was the hero of the day after the Express FC forward converted a powerful header from a Denis Okot’s cross in the 15^th minute.

Both sides launched numerical attacks till the final whistle but the score remained static in what could be termed a physical contest.

For Rwanda who came with a combatant system of play witnessed Coach Johnny Mckinstry’s pushing for an equalizer but the backline of Mrushidi Juko and Richard Kasagga remained sober through the game

Joseph Ochaya, Muzamir Mutyaba and the day’s goal scorer, Caesar Okhuti had a great day at the pitch.

With the Cranes rolling in the driving seat Cranes tactician Mltin Micho Sredejevic in the wee minutes of the second half made changes to keep his side in the lead.

Goal scorer Caesar Okhuti was replaced with Isaac Muleme in the 53rd minute, Keziron Kizito with Erisa Ssekisambu before Muzamir Mutyaba paved way for Frank Kalnda Machette.

The victory has sent Uganda to a fourth win over Rwanda in a CECAFA Cup final having beat them in 2003, 2009, 20011 and now 2015.

Uganda the winners of the 2015 CECAFA edition won USD 30,000 as prize money, Rwanda the runners –up USD 20,000 while Ethiopia who beat Sudan 5-4 in penalties after a 1 all draw bagged USD 10,000.

 Uganda Cranes XI:

Ismael Watenga (GK) Denis Okot, Joseph Ochaya, Richard Kasagga, Murushid Jjuuko, Bernard Muwanga, Ivan Ntege, Erisa Ssekisambu, Muzamir Mutyaba, Farouk Miya (C) and Ceasar Okhuti

Subs:

James Alitho (GK) Nelson Ssenkatuka, Frank Kalanda, Shafiq Bakaki, Kezironi Kizito, Isaac Muleme, Joseph Nsubuga

Individual Awards:

Man of the Match: Muzamiru Mutyaba

Man of the Tournament: Eliyas Mamo (Ethiopia)

Best Goal keeper: Ismail Watenga (Uganda)

Top Scorer: Atahir Babikiir (Sudan) – 5 Goals

 Best Coach Johnny Mckinstry

A bus carrying the national football team, Uganda Cranes, was today afternoon involved in an accident at Kamonkoli, Budaka district as they headed to Kampala from Soroti.

The accident occurred when the cranes bus had a head on collision with a Matutu and 10 people are reportedly to have died.

This website understands that players like Isaac and Denis Okot sustained minor injuries.

Uganda Cranes team had gone to Soroti where they presented to President Museveni the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup trophy they won in Ethiopia Over the weekend.

Former Sports Club Victoria University (SCVU) and Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) FC defender, Savio Kabugo has joined Uganda Revenue Authority FC for a season long deal.

Kabugo has been out of competitive football for almost a year following a knee injury and the deadly car accident suffered on June 2nd 2015 during KCCA FC’s journey to Kyamate in Ntungamo for the Uganda Cup final against Sports Club Villa.

He last played a competitive league fixture on December 12th, 2014 after featuring in a match when Sports Club Victoria University hosted Bright Stars.

Transferring his services to KCCA FC, the combatant defender suffered another injury and he was released by the then newly signed technical bench of Mike Mutebi and Sam Ssimbwa.

He has been training with URA FC for over 3 months.

Savio Kabugo too posted on his Facebook page confirming the move.

“Am happy to join URA FC and also meeting my former teams Feni Ali(Proline) and Elkanah Nkugwa (Mulusa Academy), my football is going to increase and even go back to the cranes.”

Meanwhile URA FC’s head Coach Kefa Kisala revealed his expectations after signing the Uganda Cranes defender.

“We are so happy that we have acquired the signature of Savio, his joint expected backline with Richard Kasagga is opt to be one of those paired well organized defence lines in Uganda’s top flight League” Kisala remarked.

Kabugo joins Richard Kasagga Jjuuko, Bob Kasozi and a host of other defenders at the back line of the tax collectors.

URA FC is 7th with 15 points out of their 10 match encounters on the 16 team log of  Azam Uganda Premier league.

Uganda Cranes All Stars enjoyed an emphatic 5-3 win over FC Barcelona legends in a charity match held at Nelson Mandela National Stadium on Saturday.

The hosts took the lead in the second minute with a goal from Tonny Mawejje that sent fans to run into frenzy.

Ten minutes later veteran Hakim Magumba hit the wood work following a quick counter attack that saw Vicent Kayizzi cross from the right flunk.

A few minutes Barcelona Legends piled more misery at Salim Magola’s goal though failed to break the deadlock from a well-organized defence of Simeone Massaba, Nestroy Kizito and George Ssemwogerere.

Skipper Patrick Kluivert leveled with a 40 yard long range that caught goalie, Salim Jamal off his line to make it 1-1.

Two minutes to the half time, Geoffrey Sserunkuma resurrected the Legendary Cranes back on the throne from a well laid pass of Hakim Magumba.

From then the Cranes never looked back and in the second half Sserunkuma finished his day’s brace before Steven Bengo and Mike Sserumaga completed the assault.

Meanwhile Barcelona legends had restored life in the game when Julio Salinas and magician Gaizka Mendieta scored for the Barcelona Legends.

At Fulltime, the score was were 5-3 in favour of Uganda Cranes All Stars.

This charity friendly was to raise funds that will spearhead the starting of a football academy in Uganda under Rayco Garcia foundation.

Starting line-ups;

Uganda Cranes All Stars XI: Jamal Salim, Simeon Massa, Nestroy Kizito, Phillip Obwinyi, Kizito Baba, Tonny Mawejje, Kizito Baba Geofrey, Hakim Magumba, Vicent Kayizzi, Geofrey Sserunkuma, David Obua.

F.C Barcelona Legends: Julio Ceasar (G.K), Juliano Belleti, Sergio B., Gaiziaka Mendieta, Ludovic Guilly, Luis Garcia, Francesco Coco, Deco, Zambrotta, Edgar Davids, Patrick Kluviert

Match Referees: Brian Miiro Nsubuga (Center Referee), Hussein Bugembe (1st Assistant Referee), Ronald Katenya (2nd Assistant Referee), Ali Sabira (4th Official)

Azam Uganda Premier League

Sadolin Paints 0-0 Vipers

Express FC 1-3 Simba

SC Villa 1-0 JMC Hippos

BUL FC 1-0 KCCA

Soana 0-0 The Saints

Milton Kalisa’s lonely goal was all that Jinja based BUL FC needed to defeat KCCA FC to their first league defeat match played at Kakindu stadium on Tuesday evening.

Kalisa scored with a brilliant brush off Umar Mukobe’s curling corner during the 15^th minute to resurrect back Kefa Kisala’s side having lost their previous match to rivals Jinja Municipal Council.

The result the leaves the garbage collector on 27 points out of their 11 games on top of the 16 teams log while BUL FC have reclaimed the 4^th position with 20 points out of the 13 games they  have featured  in the 2015/2016 Azam Uganda Premier League.

At Wankulukuku stadium, Patrick Gonahasa netted the 2015/16 Uganda Premier League’s first hat trick as Simba SC stunned Express FC with a 3-1 win.

Gonahasa scored in the wee minutes of the first half due poor defending by the hosts.

However moments later, Caesar Okhuti leveled the score with a brilliant header off Okello’s cross.

Gonahasa restored the lead to the Army side by making it 2-1 before halftime.

After the break, Express FC pressed for an equalizer with endless moves from Emmanuel Kalyowa, Tony Odur and Eric Ssebuguzi Bucha but all in vain.

As the match progressed Gonahasa netted another one thereby completing the day’s hat-trick to sink the Red Eagles to their second straight loss.

Elsewhere reigning Azam Uganda Premier League Champions Vipers SC dropped points following a goalless draw with Sadolin at Bugembe Stadium in Jinja.

At Nakivubo stadium it was Isaac Muleme’s solitary goal that saved SC Villa to go past Jinja Municipal Council (JMC).

Villa are now on 19 points from 12 games and are now in the 5^th position tied with Soana FC.

At Kavumba Recreation ground in Wakiso, the match between Soana FC and The Saints FC ended in a goalless draw.

Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) football club on Monday named Dennis Okot Oola as the club’s new captain.

During a media conference at Imperial Hotel in Kampala, the club’s Executive Director Jenifer Musisi, Mike Mutebi the club Head Coach and his deputy Sam Ssimbwa revealed Okot as the club’s Captain who will be deputized by Joseph Ochaya.

The club head coach Mike Mutebi remarked that they decided to make the former Gulu United captain to command KCCA FC basing on his leadership style, determination and loyalty to his fellow players.

“We decided to appoint Okot the new club Captain basing on how he commands fellow players, he is a disciplined player and he pays much attention on his duties than anything else” Mutebi noted.

FUFA President Moses Magogo too honoured the event.

Player Profile

Full Name: Denis Okot Oola

Nick-Name: Djemba- Djemba

Date of Birth: 1st December 1990

Place of Birth: Gulu

Parents: Levi Oola and Christine Oyella

Family: 4th born of six

Education: Holy Rosary Nursey and Primary School (Gulu), Monsignor Bala S.S, Adjumani (S.1-S.3), Bishop Nankyama (S.4), Bishop Angelo (A-level)

Football Career: Northern City F.C (1st Division), Gulu United (FUFA Big League and Super Division – 2009 – 2011), SC Villa (2011-2012), SC Victoria University (2013/14), KCCA F.C (Currently)

Career Honours: Winner of 2015 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup, Gold Medal winner with Sports Club Victoria University – Nile Basin Tournament (2013), Regional Champion with Gulu United (2009), Qualifying for CHAN 2016 finals in Rwanda.

Toughest Opponent: Farouk Miya

Role Models: Dani Alves and Simeon Masaba

Best Foods: Millet Flour (Kalo) and Chicken

Mountain Dew, the sports-centric brand of Uganda’s leading soft drinks bottler, Crown Beverages Limited has announced a shs50 million contribution to the success of the Lato Milk Mbarara rally scheduled to take place between January 30^th and 31^st 2016.

The rally route, covering a total of approximately 447 kilometers, will run through several administrative districts including Kabale, Wakiso, Mpigi, Butambala, Masaka, Lwengo, Lyantonde, Kiruhura and Mbarara.

According to Mrs. Bernadette Kizza- the Mountain Dew brand manager, the sponsorship aims to take the sport to the next level.

“We first came on board in April 2015 and have since not looked back. We all know that Mountain Dew is a brand associated with extreme sport and as such, will be on board for all activities this year with a contribution of up to shs50 million, bringing to life the “experience extreme” thematic as we continue to refresh the fans,” Kizza said.

She added that the Lato Milk Mbarara Rally is in line with the Mountain Dew brand which is synonymous with being bold, energetic, adventurous, and daring.  The traits are expressed in the brands new tagline.

Various accommodation options have been availed for the drivers and spectators such as Hotel Brovad, Lake View Hotel and Vienna Guest House. During the rally, the Uganda Police will set up stations along the route to ensure law and order is maintained.

Speaking on behalf of the organizers, Dusman Okee- Vice President of Administration for the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of Uganda expressed his gratitude towards Mountain Dew for the continued support towards Motorsport and promised a stellar event that will conclude with an awards ceremony at Lake View Hotel- Mbarara.

“I want to thank our partner sponsors- Lato Milk and Mountain Dew for the continued support to the sport. Because of you, the sport gets to live on. I want to urge all the fans that will be at the race track to maintain law and order and remain vigilant in fighting acts of terrorism. Keep an eye out and report anything suspicious that could be a threat to us all,” Okee said.

Among the rally drivers set to compete in the second biggest motor rally championship set to take place in Mbarara will be; Jas Mangat, Ronald Sebuguzi, Duncan Mubiru, Leon Senyange among others.