Articles by Shifa Ismail
StarTimes UPL:Amaku Rescues URA in Thrilling Draw Against Former Club Maroons
Fred Amaku scored against his former club to earn URA FC a 2-2 draw with Maroons FC , as both sides shared points in an entertaining clash. URA remain 11th with 25 points while Maroons sit 9th with 34 points.
FUFA Big League: Paidha Black Angels Close Gap with Perfect Match Day 25
Paidha Black Angels strengthened their promotion push in the FUFA Big League with back-to-back wins, scoring six goals without reply to climb to third place ,just two points behind leaders Blacks Power FC and Kigezi Homeboyz FC.
Startimes UPL : Shaban Strikes Late to Seal Dramatic 2–1 Win for Kitara FC Over Lugazi FC
Kitara FC capitalized on Lugazi FC’s late defensive lapse and numerical disadvantage to secure a dramatic 2–1 victory, with Mohammed Shaban’s stoppage-time strike sealing the win after Paul Busolo had briefly restored parity.
UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE: Calvary FC Chase Survival Against KCCA FC
Calvary FC are at home in Yumbe on the 25th April 2026 with everything to play for as they host KCCA FC with just five matchdays left in the season.
Points Split at Hamz Stadium: BUL FC Held by Resilient URA FC
Bright Vuni’s Man of the Match display was the talking point; he controlled the tempo and URA's play.
Junior Andama Shined as Calvary Held Lugazi in Yumbe
Junior Andama starred with a Man of the Match performance as Calvary FC held Lugazi FC to a 0-0 draw, securing a vital point despite remaining in the relegation zone with 9 points.
Sadat Anaku Shines in the Hartford Athletic Home Opener
West Nile’s Sadat Anaku made his mark once more, scoring for Hartford Athletic in a 2-2 draw in Hartford Home Opener
FUFA ACADEMIES LEAGUE : Maracha’s James Cemari Starts The FUFA Academies League with Maroons Soccer Academy Win over Pase A Pase Soccer Academy
Maracha native James Cemari showcased the power of long-term player development as he guided Maroons Soccer Academy to a dominant 3-0 victory over Pase A Pase Soccer Academy in the FUFA Academies League Match Day one on 29th March 2026 at Yes Sports Center Nsambya. Having started with many of the players at just eight years old, Cemari’s vision and patience are now bearing fruit, with his side displaying maturity, discipline, and preparation on the big stage.
FUFA DRUM : Heart Break For West Nile As their journey in the FUFA Drum has come to a painful End
West Nile Province’s campaign in the FUFA Drum ended in heartbreak after a narrow 0-1 aggregate defeat to Bunyoro, with a single decisive moment proving the difference across both legs.
Huda Ayikoru Lands Teen Cranes Call-Up
Rising goalkeeper Huda Ayikoru has been handed a golden opportunity after earning a call-up to the Uganda U-17 Women’s National Team camp ahead of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualification campaign against Zimbabwe which will be played on 11th and 18th April 2026
Emmanuel Anyama Steals the Show with Super-Sub Brace for KCCA in the Round of 16 Of Stanbic Uganda Cup
Coming off the bench in the 66th minute, Emmanuel Anyama lit up the game, scoring in the 70th and 90th minute to power KCCA FC to a 5-0 victory over Onduparaka. The former Adjumani Town Council FC and Kaaro Karungi FC forward is now KCCA’s top scorer in the Stanbic Uganda Cup and the ultimate super-sub hero.
The Future is Now: FUFA Unleashes New Academies League to Ignite Grassroots Talent
FUFA has officially launched the FUFA Academies League at the Kadiba Stadium, marking a practical step forward for grassroots football in Uganda. The competition specifically targets players born between 2011 and 2012, focusing on the Kampala and Buganda regions to start. As a key part of the federation’s 2023–2030 Technical Master Plan, the league aims to move beyond casual kickabouts and provide young players with a consistent, organized environment to develop their skills early on.