Luweero United Vs Ndejje University FC- Kosovo Grounds, Luweero
Kataka FC Vs Blacks Power – Mbale Municipal Stadium, Mbale
It seems not over especially in the top promotion slots as teams scramble for the top three promotional positions to the StarTimes Uganda Premier League and others struggling to keep their positions in the StarTimes FUFA Big League.
Kataka FC Vs Blacks Power
This is a clash of the titans as the two table leaders tussle it out at the Mbale Municipal Stadium. Of the 18 games played, both teams have 35 points with the same goal difference (16) but separated by goals scored as Kataka has scored 33, one better than Blacks Power. The winner of Thursday’s clash will have clear chances of promotion to the top-tier League.
Kyetume Vs Proline
Both teams have a reason to fight tooth and nail to secure maximum points with the host eyeing the top three positions to see them to the StarTimes Uganda Premier League and the Visitors struggling to stay in the StarTimes FUFA Big League. The Nakisunga based side is third on the log with 34 points while Proline is 9th with 22 points. This is the only chance for Proline to survive relegation and any blunder will lead them to the third division League come next season.
Maroons FC Vs MYDA
The Prisons side needs to register maximum points against already relegated MYDA to clear chances of promotion to the StarTmes Uganda Premier League.
Luweero United Vs Ndejje University In other relegation encounters Luweero United hosts Ndejje University in a Luweero Derby at the Kosovo Grounds in Luweero. The Kosovo boys sit 8th on the table after collecting 22 points while visiting Ndejje is 9th with just a point separating the two teams. The victor of the two will stand more chances of surviving relegation.
Kitara FC Vs Calvary
This is another relegation six pointer with both Kitara and Calvary still engulfed in the survival fight.
StarTimes FUFA Big League Matchday 18 Results Ndejje University FC 0-2 Kataka FC Proline FC 2-2 Blacks Power FC MYDA FC 0-3 Kitara FC Nyamityobora FC 0-6 Kyetume FC Calvary FC 2-0 Luweero United FC
Kyetume FC and Kataka FC kept their ambitions of getting promoted to next season’s StarTimes Uganda Premier League alive with wins away on Sunday.
Kataka dug deep to edge Ndejje University at the Arena of Visions while Kyetume FC on the other hand routed relegated Nyamityobora at Kakyeka Stadium in Mbarara.
Hassan Wadenga and Swamadu Okur scored a goal each to guide Kataka to a 2-0 win and thus move top of the table on goal difference.
Both Kataka and Blacks Power have 35 points but Kataka have scored 33 goals, one better than the latter.
Kataka’s final two games will come at home against fellow contenders Kyetume FC and Blacks Power FC.
Kyetume literally broke no sweat in dispatching Nyamityobora winning the game 6-0. Leading goal scorer Ezra Kizito Kaye orchestrated the damage, scoring 4 goals in the game to take his tally this season to 15.
The other two goals for the Slaughters were scored by Sharif Ssaka.
Kyetume is third on the log on 34 points, one behind the leaders Kataka who they face on Thursday at Mbale Municipal Stadium.
Blacks Powers needed a late equalizer from defender Fred Okot to earn a point off relegation fighting Proline at MTN Omondi Stadium Lugogo.
Kevin Obua and Brian Umony scored for Proline in the first half while Michael Siwu had pulled one back for the visitors.
Vialli Bainomugisha’s charges will need to secure positive results in their final two games that includes visiting Kataka on the final day to realize their dream on earning promotion.
Elswehere, Kitara moved out of the relegation zone with a 3-0 win at relegated MYDA FC in Tororo. Charles Kyomuhendo, Edison Agondeze and Clinton Kamugisha scored a goal each to guide Kitara to victory.
The win moved them from the red zone to 6th position on 24 points with their next fixture coming on Thursday at home against Calvary FC.
Calvary themselves boosted their survival chances with a 2-0 win over fellow relegation candidates Luweero United FC.
Dicken Kilama and Michael Khedi scored a goal apiece to help the team move to 5th place on 26 points.
The penultimate round will be played on Thursday, 14th April 2020 and below are the fixtures
Maroons FC vs MYDA FC – Prisons Ground, Luzira|4PM
Kitara FC vs Calvary FC – Masindi Stadium| 4PM
Kyetume FC vs Proline FC – Nakisunga Ssaza Ground|4PM (Live on TV)
Luweero United FC vs Ndejje University – Kosovo Ground, Kasana|4PM
Kataka FC vs Blacks Power FC – Mbale Municipal Stadium|4PM (Live on TV)
StarTimes FUFA Big League Matchday 19 Sunday, 10th April 2022
MYDA FC Vs Kitara FC- King George IV Stadium, Tororo
Nyamityobora FC Vs Kyetume FC- Kakyeka Stadium, Mbarara
Calvary FC Vs Luweero United- Greenlight Stadium,Arua
Proline FC Vs Blacks Power, Omondi Stadium, Lugogo
Ndejje University Vs Kataka FC- Arena of Visions, Ndejje.
All games kickoff at 4PM
With the 2021/22 StarTimes FUFA Big League season almost getting to the climax, the struggle for promotion to the top division is tough as it gets with four teams in contention.It should be noted that only the top three get to qualify at the end of the campaign.
On the extreme end, two teams that is Nyamityobora FC and MYDA FC have already known their fate (got relegated) but the final relegation slot has the monster hovering with five teams yet to confirm their status.
Five games are on card this Sunday at various stadiums across the country and each of them has implication on who gets promoted or relegated.
Proline FC vs Blacks Power FC
Table leaders Blacks Power FC make the trip to MTN Stadium Omondi to face relegation threatened Proline FC in buoyant mood after earning three points for Nyamityobora’s failure to honor a game in Lira last week.
The points took them top and have now garnered 34 , two ahead of Maroons FC and Kataka FC who are second and third respectively but the former have played a game less than the Prison Warders.
Victory at Proline will all but get Blacks Power promoted to StarTimes Uganda Premier League.
Proline on the other hand find themselves in a must win situation since they are just above the drop zone because a better difference than Kitara but both have 21 points.
Anything short of victory for Proline would hugely dent their hopes of staying afloat.
Blacks Power Coach Vialli Bainomugisha says they are looking up to is nothing rather than securing maximum points.
‘We are many points ahead of Proline but we can’t sit back to relax. They are a good team with talented players who have the ability to get good results but they are affected by issues off the pitch. We are preparing like we would prepare for any strong team with the only aim of securing maximum points,” he said.
Ndejje University FC vs Kataka FC
Another fixture that pits two teams with different ambitions. Ndejje University FC on 23 points need to win to at least guarantee their stay but face a Kataka side that must win to stay in the promotion mix.
With 32 points, the Mbale based side who will have their final two games against fellow contenders Blacks Power and Kyetume need to win before facing the two.
Nyamityobora FC vs Kyetume FC
Nyamityobora FC is already relegated but welcome promotion hopefuls Kyetume under the stewardship of coach David Mutono who is aware this game means a lot in their bid to return to top flight football.
”All teams come to compete therefore we won’t underlook Nyamityobora. The team might have little or nothing to lose but the players have a point to prove that the team’s poor performance is not about them.” He indicated.
Calvary FC vs Luweero United FC
Luweero United FC on 22 points are just two above the relegation zone and thus need to secure a positive result against Calvary FC who are also not yet safe and are just a point and position above their opponents on Sunday.
MYDA FC vs Kitara FC
Kitara FC travel to Tororo with one thing on agenda and that is winning, if fending off relegation remains a reality.
MYDA FC are already relegated but could easily go down with Kitara FC who are 9th with 21 points and within in the red zone.
StarTimes FUFA Big League 2021-2022 (Match Day 16):Sunday, March 13, 2022 Results
Kataka 6-1 Kitara
Maroons 3-1 Luweero United
Proline 2-1 MYDA
Blacks Power 0-0 Kyetume
Calvary 0-0 Nyamityobora
Kitara, Maroons and Proline Football Club recorded home victories on match day 16 of the StarTimes FUFA Big League on Sunday, March 2022.
Kataka was biggest winner with a 6-1 humilitation of Kitara 6-1 at the Mbale Municipal Stadium, Mbale city.
Raymond Derrick Onyai (2), Emmanuel “Messi” Mukisa, Swamadu Okuru, Noah Mudenyi and an own goal were the goals for Kataka.
Elsewhere, Maroons defeated Luweero United 3-1 at the Prisons stadium in Luzira. Fred Amaku scored twice and Solomon Walusimbi netted the other.
Luweero United’s goal came from defender Brian Nsubuga.
At Lugogo, Proline edged visiting Malaba Youth Development Association (MYDA) 2-1
Table leaders Blacks Power and Kyetume played to a goal-less draw at the Akii Bua Memorial Stadium in Lira city as Calvary and Mbarara city based Nyamityobora played to a goal-less stalemate at the AbaBet Green Light Stadium in Arua city.
Three clubs shall be promoted to the StarTimes Uganda Premier League.
The StarTimes FUFA Big League match day 15 was played on Thursday, 10th March 2022.
There were 12 goals scored in five matches; with the table leaders Blacks Power winning 2-0 over Maroons at the Akii Bua Memorial Stadium in Lira.
Second placed Kyetume edged visiting Ndejje University 1-0. Sharif Saaka scored in the 21st minute for The Slaughters.
Kitara and Proline played to a 2-all draw at Masindi Municipal Stadium, Luweero United overcame Kataka 2-1 and MYDA humbled visiting Nyamityobora 2-0 at the King George IV Memorial stadium in Tororo.
Three clubs will be sportingly promoted to the StarTimes Uganda Premier League and three demoted to the respective regional leagues.
Next Games (Sunday, 13th March 2022):
Maroons Vs Luweero United – Prisons stadium, Luzira
Blacks Power Vs Kyetume – Akii Bua Memorial Stadium, Lira city
Kataka Vs Kitara – Mbale Municipal Stadium, Mbale city
Proline Vs MYDA – MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo
Calvary Vs Nyamityobora – AbaBet Green Light Stadium, Arua city
StarTimes FUFA Big League (Match Day 14): Sunday 6th March 2022 – All games kick off at 4 PM
Maroons Vs Kataka – Prisons Ground, Luzira
Ndejje Vs Blacks Power- Arena of Visions, Ndejje
Proline FC Vs Luweero United- Omondi Stadium, Lugogo
Calvary Vs Kyetume- Greenlight Stadium, Arua
Nyamityobora Vs Kitara FC- Kakyeka Stadium, Mbarara
The adrenaline is soaring as we edge closer to the climax of the StarTimes FUFA Big League 2021/2022 season.
Matchday fourteen is another one to lookout for when clubs battle for top slots to see them promoted to the StarTimes Uganda Premier League while others are fighting against relegation to the Regional Leagues.
Maroons hosting Kataka at the Prisons Grounds in Luzira is the match highlighting the day as both teams battle for top slots to see them automatically promoted to the StarTimes Uganda Premier League.
The two teams are separated by just a point with the Prison waders sitting second on the log with twenty five points while the Mbale based Kataka FC is third after collecting twenty four points from the thirteen matches played.
Maroons is looking out to revenge to the 1-0 defeat they suffered in the first round at the Mbale Municipal Stadium when Joel Onzile’s lone goal made the difference in December.
Table leaders Blacks Power FC are travelling to the Arena of Visions to face seventh placed Ndejje University FC.
The Lira based Blacks Power has bagged twenty seven points, only two ahead of Maroons and just three ahead of Kataka thus can’t afford losing any point which might cost them the top of table position.
Mid table Calvary FC entertains Kyetume FC at the Greenlight Stadium in Arua in a bid to close the gap between the top table teams.
The hosts are fifth on the table with nineteen points while visiting Kyetume FC is fourth with twenty one points.
In other encounters nineth placed Proline FC hosts eighth placed Luweero United in a relegation battle at the Omondi Stadium in Lugogo while struggling Nyamityobora hosts Kitara FC at the Kakyeeka Stadium in Mbarara.
StarTimes FUFA Big League current leading scorers:
1. Ezra Kaye (Kyetume FC) – 10
2. Fred Amaku (Maroons FC) – 9
3. Hakim Kiwanuka (Proline FC) – 8
4. Clinton Kamugisha (Kitara FC) – 8
5. Geoffrey Sserunkuma (MYDA FC) – 7
6. James Okiror (Blacks Power FC) – 6
7. Michael Siwu (Blacks Power FC) – 6
Every situation at this stage of the season is very tight. The story is not different in the StarTimes FUFA Big League.
There races already identified as three teams need to be promoted to the Uganda Premier League while others are fighting for survival.
Ezra Kizito Kaye celebrates a goal with Kyetume teammate
However, there is an interesting subplot in the ongoing StarTimes FUFA Big League; The Race for the Golden Boot.
Kyetume FC forward Ezra Kaye, who is leading the charts with 10 goals, has vowed to clinch the gong that also comes with Sh1m from FUFA at the end of the season.
The left-footed striker is however facing stiff competition from Maroons danger man Fred Amaku who is a goal adrift in second while Hakim Kiwanuka (Proline FC) and Clinton Kamugisha (Kitara FC) follow closely on eight.
There is no room for sleeping on duty.
Ezra Kizito Kaye (right) takes on Nyamityobora in the StarTimes FUFA Big League this season
Veteran Geoffrey Sserunkuma who has since left MYDA FC is on seven.
Blacks Power James Okiror and Michael Siwu who are on six goals each, are the other strong contenders to the throne.
‘It is exciting to be on top at the moment. It is what every striker looks forward to. It is my first time in Big League and I am extremely happy to have scored 10 goals so far’ said Kaye who has scored a third of Kyetume’s 30-goals tally so far this season.
‘I attribute all this to hard work and dedication but it all goes back to team work because I cannot score a goal alone as an individual. We are 11 players on the pitch and everyone has a role to play before a goal is scored’ notes Kaye.
Ezra Kizto Kaye (middle) against Express
‘I also set my targets as an individual and work towards that every time I step on the pitch. This time, I want to score 16 goals and finish as the top scorer. I think that is already within my reach. I am sure God will guide me through’ he adds.
The 20-year old forward who scored three goals in the Uganda Premier League during the 2020/21 relegation season for Kyetume FC, says that he wants to use the Mukono-based side as a platform for bigger dreams.
‘I have not reached where I want to be. I need to help Kyetume FC return to the Uganda Premier League. I want to play for top clubs abroad and also represent my country with the Uganda Cranes. Kyetume FC has given me the platform to showcase my ability and I am very grateful’ said Kaye.
Kaye passes the ball with his magic left foot
Kyetume after spending some good life in the promotional places of the currnet FUFA Big League season, currently sits fourth on the 11-team log with 21 points.
‘We shall earn promotion and have a good coach who has been very integral for me this season. He has trusted me, given me more playing time and above all he has managed to keep us together amidst challenges’ Kaye valued his coach.
Kaye, is a first born of seven children of Charles Ddamba (Father) and Rose Nakasi (Mother), but credits Richard Kirabira (Manager of his first ever football team Busula Sports Club) for helping him in all spheres especially when they were abandoned by their Dad.
‘Kirabira is a father-figure to me’ Kaye fondly states.
‘He has been there for me and my family in times of need and paid for my tuition even at Uganda Christian University’
The special plaque Kaye recieved from Uganda Christian University (UCU)
Kaye attended Crane Infant, Kakoola SS and Janan Luwum Secondary among other schools in Luwero before joining Uganda Christian University in Mukono.
His football career started out at Busula Sports Club in first division. He later crossed to Simba UWA where he played for just a half season before signing with Kyetume FC.
He was the top scorer with 15 goals as Uganda Christian University’ won the 2019 University Football League, beating St Lawrence in the final at Lugogo.
That same year, 2019, he also won the University games at Kisubi and clinched the Masaza Cup final with Bulemeezi.
Growing up, Kaye admired the enterprising deadly ‘Mu-Mu’ duo Hassan Mubiru and Andrew ‘Fimbo’ Mukasa. He also liked former French striker Thierry Henry during the English Premier League days at Arsenal.
Kaye (right) celebrates with Kyetume teammates
Dreamers can never be taken undermined. Kaye has walked the journey so far but he believes there will be light at the end of the tunnel.
For now, he has a target of leading his club back to the Uganda Premier League, finish top scorer and get called up to the Uganda Cranes.
Former StarTimes FUFA Big League top scorers:
2021/22: ???
2020/21: Clinton Kamugisha (Nyamityobora FC) – 12 goals
MAIN PHOTO: Ezra Kizito Kaye recieves a special plaque from the Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II at Bamunanika Palace after he guided Bulemeezi to the Masaza Cup trophy in 2019.
StarTimes FUFA Big League 2021-2022 (Match Day 13):
Thursday, February 17, 2022 Results:
Blacks Power 2-0 Calvary
Luweero United 1-0 Nyamityobora
Ndejje University 1-3 Maroons
Kyetume 2-1 MYDA
Kataka 3-0 Proline
The current table leaders of the 2021-2022 StarTimes FUFA Big League Blacks Power Football Club maintained their great form with a 2-0 win over Calvary at the Akii Bua Memorial Stadium in Lira on Thursday, February 17, 2022.
John Paul Acire and January mid-season signing Fred Okot scored for Blacks Power, a club coached by Vialli Bianomugisha.
In other matches, Mbale based Kataka put three goals past Proline 3-0 at the Mbale Municipal Stadium, Mbale.
Bashir Kyazze, Francis Odongo and Emmanuel Mukisa scored Kataka’s goals.
Maroons won 3-1 over Ndejje University away at the Arena of Visions.
Norman Odipio, Fred Amaku and William Kiibi found the goals for the hosts. George Akena’s third minute header turned out to be a consolation.
At the Nakisunga Ssaza playground, a heavy rain storm delayed kick-off before Kyetume won 2-1 over visiting MYDA.
Kyetume’s goals were scored by Ezra Bidda and Ezra Kizito Kaye. Paul Orono found the consolation for MYDA.
The league takes a break and will resume on 6th March 2022 with five games on match day 14.
Match Day 14 (Sunday, 6th March 2022):
Maroons Vs Kataka – Prisons ground, Luzira
Ndejje University Vs Blacks Power – Arena of Vision ground, Luweero
Proline Vs Luweero United – MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo
Calvary Vs Kyetume – Green Light Stadium, Arua city
It is the final bend for all clubs in the second division (StarTimes FUFA Big League) as the second round kicks off on Thursday, February 10, 2022 with five matches (on match day 11) at different venues across the country.
There is limited room for error for all the clubs as the competition and battle fr promotion to the elite StarTimes Uganda Premier League intensifies.
In the West Nile region, home team Calvary entertains Kampala region side Maroons at the GreenLight Stadium in Arua city.
Kampala region’s Proline and Western’s Nyamityobora shall lockhorns at the MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo during the early kick-off.
Buganda Region’s Ndejje University take on Eastern’s MYDA at the Arena of Visions in Luweero.
Another Buganda region side Luweero United entertains Kyetume at the Kosovo ground, Luweero.
Kitara region’s Kitara Football Club make the trip to Northern Uganda to face Blacks Power at the Akii Bua Memorial Stadium in Lira,
The second division league is sponsored by StarTimes.
StarTimes FUFA Big League Match Day 10 Fixtures: Thursday, 23/rd December 2021
MYDA Vs Maroons- King George IV Memorial Stadium, Tororo
Calvary Vs Kitara – Green Light Stadium
Proline Vs Kyetume – MTN Omondi Stadium
Ndejje University Vs Luweero United – Arena of Visions
Blacks Power Vs Kataka – Akibua Memorial Stadium
The Jingle bells are sounding aloud not only for Santa but in the Startimes FUFA Big League too as teams battle for promotional slots.
Action returns this Thursday 23/12/2021 at various playgrounds country-wide with leaders Kataka visiting Blacks Power at the Akibua Memorial Stadium in Lira while second placed Kitara is also away to third placed Calvary at the Green Light Stadium, Arua in a game to watch.
The Mbale based table leaders Kataka is in the ride with 17 points on top of the table just 3 ahead of Masindi based Kitara FC with 14 points the same with Calvary but goal difference stands between the two as Kitara has a goal to show and Calvary at zero goal difference.
In other games, on-form Kyetume is a guest at the Omondi Stadium visiting Proline, Ndejje University hosts Luweero United in the Luweero derby at the Arena of Visions, and struggling MYDA hosting Maroons at the King George IV Memorial Stadium in Tororo.
After these fixtures, teams will break for holidays and return on 2/01/2022 to finalize the first round.
Tabu Vitalis’ lone goal in 4th minute of the game was enough for hosts Calvary to register their third season win against unbeaten Mbale based Kataka FC at the Green Light Stadium in Arua.
Amidst the loss, Kataka still maintains the top status on the log with 14 points only two ahead of second placed Maroons which lost to Kitara, 3-1 thanks to Zakayoa Kizito, Oscar Munihizi and Peter Lomoro who scored for the hosts and Fred Amaku got the consolation for the Prisons side.
Ndejje University players celebrate
At the St George Stadium in Tororo, Luweero United registered a late win over home side MYDA courtesy of Derrick Mudali 89th minute to move the Kososvo boys to the either position on the table standings.
In other games, Proline FC fell to Ndejje University 2-1 at the Omondi Stadium while Nyamityobora lost 1-3 to visitors Blacks Power at the Kakyeeka Stadium in Mbarara.
StarTimes FUFA Big League 2021-2022: Thursday 16th December 2021
Kitara FC Vs Maroons FC – Masindi Stadium
MYDA FC Vs Luweero UTD FC-King George IV Memorial Stadium, Tororo
Nyamityobora Vs FC Blacks Power FC – Kakyeka Stadium, Mbarara City
Calvary FC Vs Kataka FC- Green Light Stadium, Arua
Proline Vs FC Ndejje University FC – MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo – Kampala
Thursday 16th December 2021 is yet another day to look out as the StarTimes FUFA Big League returns for match day Eight of the 2021/2022 season.
Table leaders Kataka visits 10th placed Calvary FC at the Green Light Stadium in Arua.
The Yumbe based side has accumulated eight points winning only two and drawing two of its games this season whilst the visitors having a good run of the season winning four and only drawing two of its games.
Ndejje University’s Samuel Nsubuga celebrates a goal for Lions (Credit: Ndejje University FC Media)
In other games, third placed Proline hosts fourth place Ndejje University in another anticipated encounter at the MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo.
The hosts are wounded after losing their last game against Calvary thus can not let this game go and looking forward to keep their place in the promotion zone with the visitors eager to displace them because the later leads with two points.
On the same day visits Maroons FC, MYDA hosts Luweero while Blacks Power hosts struggling Nyamityobora
The 2021-2022 StarTimes FUFA Big League kicked off on Friday, 12th November 2021 with four matches across the country.
There were two victories for former StarTimes Uganda Premier League clubs; Kitara and MYDA.
Kitara rallied from two goals down to overcome visiting Blacks Power 3-2 at the Masindi Municipal Stadium.
Richard Enjama, Edison Agondeze and Patrick Mugume netted for Kitara to cancel Joel Gerald’s earlier two goals for the visitors.
‘We had a difficult match because of the late preparations. We were two goals down at some stage but I told the players not to lose focus and we made it’ Richard Makumbi, head coach at Kitara noted after the game.
MYDA on the other hand recorded a 3-2 home win over Ndejje University at the King George IV Memorial Stadium in Tororo.
Former Uganda Cranes striker Geofrey Sserunkuma scored two penalties for MYDA and Ivan Orono added the other for the home side.
Jimmy Wasswa Nsaale and Josephat Ayebare were on target for Ndejje University.
‘We are building the team and every game remains like a cup final for us.’ Charles Ayiekoh Lukula, head coach at MYDA revealed after the match.
There were two goal-less draws recorded on the day. Maroons and Calvary shared the spoils at the Prisons Stadium, Luzira whilst the same result was registered in Mbarara at the Kakyeka Stadium where two former top flight sides Nyamityobora and Proline squared off.
The league resumes on Sunday, 14th November 2021 with a single game when Kyetume hosts Luwero United at the Nakisunga playground in Mukono District.
For starters, the StarTimes FUFA Big League is the main feeder league to the top flight StarTimes Uganda Premier League with the best clubs at the end of the season earning sporting promotion.
Arua Hill SC are the Champions of the 2020/21 StarTimes FUFA Big League season. To emerge winners, the Leopards overcame Tooro United FC in the final played at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru on Tuesday.
Arua Hill SC players pose with the trophy.
The closely contested game was graced by FUFA Executive Committee Member, Issa Magoola who was the guest of honor alongside FUFA Deputy CEO-Football, Decolas Kiiza and StarTimes-Uganda head of branding, Isma Lule
From L-R: Arua Hill SC Chairman, Joel Aiter, FUFA Deputy CEO-Football, Decolas Kiiza, FUFA EXCO Member, Issa Magoola and StarTimes Head of branding, Isma Lule.
Rashid Kawawa’s first half strike was the difference. He struck home in the 25th minute to guide his time to triumph.
The forward dashed to the middle and slotted the ball past goalkeeper Kenneth Lukyamuzi.
Tooro United FC ended the game with a player less after midfielder Patrick Sserunjogi was sent off in the 86th minute after a challenge on Aggrey Kirya.
Arua Hill SC therefore, finish the season unbeaten right from their regular season games in Elgon group where they topped to earn direct promotion.
Arua Hill SC Players celebrating
In the playoff final to determine the third team that earned promotion to next season’s Uganda Premier League, Gaddafi FC overcame Proline FC, winning the game 2-0.
Steven Munguchi and Frank Mulimi scored a goal each to send the Jinja based side to top flight football.
Munguchi was named the Most Valuable Player of the season, given his contribution in helping Gaddafi FC get promoted.
Steven Munguchi receiving the MVP accolade
Nyamityobora’s Clinton Kamugisha emerged the top scorer with 12 goals to his name.
Clinton Kamugisha of Nyamityobora FC
The best goalkeeper of the season award went to Richard Anyama of Arua Hill SC who played 13 games, keeping 9 clean sheets and conceding just 7.
Richard Anyama was named the best goalkeeper of the season.
The Fair Play award was handed to Ndejje University Football FC.
Mukono District FA Chairman, Mahad Kivumbi receives the Fair-Play award on behalf of Ndejje University.
Prize Money
Champions – Arua Hill SC (UGX 10M)
Runners up – Tooro United FC (UGX 5M)
Third Place – Gaddafi FC (UGX 3.5M)
Fourth Place – Proline FC (UGX 2.5M)
Fifth Place – Blacks Power FC (UGX 1M)
Sixth Place – Nyamityobora FC (UGX 1M)
Fair-play Award – Ndejje University (UGX 2M)
Individual Winners
MVP – Steven Munguchi – Gaddafi FC
Best Goalkeeper – Richard Anyama – Arua Hill SC
Top scorer – Clinton Kamugisha – Nyamityobora FC
Each of the individual award came with a cash prize of UGX 1M and 32-inch Flat Screen.
Gaddafi FC became the third team to confirm their promotion to the 2021/22 StarTimes Uganda Premier League after overcoming Proline FC in the playoff final played on Tuesday at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
Goals from Steven Munguchi and Frank Mulimi ensured the Soldier Boys secured promotion to top flight football.
As early as the third minute, Munguchi had fired the Jinja based side in the lead, with a glancing header.
The midfielder dashed to the near post to connect home from a well delivered corner kick by James Otim.
Otim had a chance to double the lead in the 17th minute when he went through on goal but he fired wide faced just with goalkeeper Nicholas Ssebwato.
Proline FC withered through the early pressure and started to dominate proceedings towards the end of the first half but lacked cutting edge in the final third.
At the start of the second half, the coach called for the first change, bringing on Joshua Okiror for captain Noordin Bunjo.
Coach Anthony Bongole also made further changes by introducing Brian Umony and Juma Ssebudduka for Hamisi Kiiza and Arnold Sserunjogi respectively.
His counterpart Hassan Zungu on the other hand too made changes bringing on Mulimi, Ronald Obele and Asuman Bajjampola.
It was Mulimi who sealed victory for Gaddafi FC with an easy tap in after being set up by Joel Madodo who had earlier missed in a one on one situation.
Gaddafi FC therefore joins Arua Hills SC and Tooro United FC as the three teams promoted to the 2021/22 StarTimes Uganda Premier League.
Gaddafi FC Starting XI
Paul Mujwampani (GK), Thomas Ochungo, Umaru Kyeyune, Lawrence Kasadha, Najib Fesali, Pascal Ngobi(C), James Otim, Steven Munguchi, Bithum Ronald Nsumbiano, Mark Bamukyaye, Joel Madondo
Substitutions Didi Muhammad, Marco Barssey Methodius, Andrew Waiswa, Frank Mulimi, Ronald Obele, Naziru Sserwadda, Asuman Bajjampola, Godwin Kawagga, Willis Otong
Proline FC Starting XI
Nicholas Ssebwato (GK), Brian Mato, Richard Ajuna, Yusuf Mukisa, Ibrahim Ssendi, Arnold Sserunjogi, Hakim Kiwanuka, Noordin Bunjo, Hamisi Kizza, Hamza Mulambuzi,Rodgers Mato
Substitutions Shatif Magola, Alpha Thierry Ssali, Joshua Okiror, Ivan Ocholit, Brian Umony, Juma Ramathan, Juma Ssebadduka, Norman Kugonza
Proline FC had to come from a goal down to overcome resilient Blacks Power FC in the StarTimes FUFA Big League playoff game played on Sunday.
Despite trailing at the break, Proline showed strong character in the second half to eventually win the game 2-1. Blacks Power FC had taken the lead through Paul Eria Emokori but Proline staged a comeback to score two goals in the second half. Brian Mato and Brian Umony netted a goal apiece.
Emokori opened the scores with a powerful header in the 18th minute when he was found unmarked inside the area. However, Proline FC remained calm despite trailing and became a better side in the second stanza.
The introduction of Hakim Kiwanuka and Joshua Okiror helped Proline FC to make more numbers upfront and kept creating chance after chance.
Right back Brian Mato levelled matters five minutes after restart with his low drive finding the back of the net. Umony who came off the bench replacing Hamis Kizza headed home the winner in the 83rd minute to all but seal victory for Proline FC.
The final promotional playoff game therefore will be between Proline FC and Gaddafi FC who defeated Nyamityobora FC in the early game.
