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StarTimes UPL:Amaku Rescues URA in Thrilling Draw Against Former Club Maroons
Match ReportsUganda Premier League

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.

Apr 28, 2026Shifa Ismail
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The Savior at Calvary: How Coach Dudu Bosco is Anchoring Survival Bid at Midigo
OpinionUganda Premier League

The Savior at Calvary: How Coach Dudu Bosco is Anchoring Survival Bid at Midigo

Late February, words on the streets had it that Calvary had entered advanced talks with Bosco Dudu to rejoin their coaching team. The move made so much sense immediately to those who had known what Dudu was capable of doing. Dudu had been at the club before serving first as Technical Director in the 2020/21 season and then as head coach in 2022.

Apr 28, 2026Niboth Caleb Joshua
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Moment of Equilibrium at Elephants Park as Young Elephants and Nebbi Central Share Spoils
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Moment of Equilibrium at Elephants Park as Young Elephants and Nebbi Central Share Spoils

The hotly contested match ended 0:0 though the visitors had a goal ruled out for an offside.

Apr 26, 2026Rwothomio Saviour
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FUFA Big League: Paidha Black Angels Close Gap with Perfect Match Day 25
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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.

Apr 26, 2026Shifa Ismail
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StarTimes UPL: Calvary Isn't Your Dumping Site; Midigo Stuns KCCA's Title Hopes
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StarTimes UPL: Calvary Isn't Your Dumping Site; Midigo Stuns KCCA's Title Hopes

Lawrence Olaboro's 60th-minute strike was all the hosts needed to make the trip back to Kampala a longer and more painful one for the visiting Kasasiro Boys.

Apr 25, 2026Niboth Caleb Joshua
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Startimes UPL : Shaban Strikes Late to Seal Dramatic 2–1 Win for Kitara FC Over Lugazi FC
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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.

Apr 25, 2026Shifa Ismail
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Another dance at the fortress as Paidha Black Angels welcome struggling Bright Stars.
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Another dance at the fortress as Paidha Black Angels welcome struggling Bright Stars.

The Blacks comes into the game after a convincing 2:0 win over Kigezi Homeboys to maintain their unbeaten record in front of home fans.

Apr 25, 2026Rwothomio Saviour
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FUFA Big League: Battling Onduparaka Seek Relegation Redemption as Wounded Kigezi Homeboyz Visit Green Light Stadium
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FUFA Big League: Battling Onduparaka Seek Relegation Redemption as Wounded Kigezi Homeboyz Visit Green Light Stadium

The Caterpillars, languishing near the foot of the table, face a stiff task against an in-form Kigezi Homeboyz side whose promise for promotion to the top flight suffered a huge 2-0 blow in their midweek fixture away to Paidha Black Angels in Zombo.

Apr 25, 2026Niboth Caleb Joshua
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Nebbi Central FC Face Tough Away Test Against Young Elephants Academy.
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Nebbi Central FC Face Tough Away Test Against Young Elephants Academy.

Nebbi Central FC aims to return to winning ways when they travel to face Young Elephants Academy in the FUFA Big League in Nwoya, following a hard-fought draw against Onduparaka FC at Luo Grounds.

Apr 25, 2026Aniku dauglas
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UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE: Calvary FC Chase Survival Against KCCA FC
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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.

Apr 24, 2026Shifa Ismail
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Angels feast on visiting Gorillas at the Fortress as green zone battle intensifies
Match ReportsFUFA Big League

Angels feast on visiting Gorillas at the Fortress as green zone battle intensifies

Two quick second half goals from Opar Jacob and Obedmoth David were enough for the home side to snub a 2:0 win.

Apr 23, 2026Rwothomio Saviour
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StarTimes UPL: Resilient Calvary Hold Kitara by the Crown at Royals Park, Pick Vital Away Point
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StarTimes UPL: Resilient Calvary Hold Kitara by the Crown at Royals Park, Pick Vital Away Point

The Horizon Stars proved no pushover at the Royals Park Butema holding an in-form Kitara FC side to a goalless draw on Matchday 24. Kitara had entered the fixture targeting a victory after dropping points in back-to-back results, a draw against Vipers and a defeat to KCCA.

Apr 23, 2026Niboth Caleb Joshua
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Kigezi Home Boys brings the sparks to the Intimidating Bar’Okoro stadium in search of 3 points.
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Kigezi Home Boys brings the sparks to the Intimidating Bar’Okoro stadium in search of 3 points.

The promotion hungry Gorillas have a tough test against the Blacks who are currently looking to drop back in the green zone again.

Apr 22, 2026Rwothomio Saviour
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The Jay-Jay Effect: Jarieko's Strike Sets the Pace as Ntungasaze Dismantle Iganga at Kavumba
Player NewsFUFA Big League

The Jay-Jay Effect: Jarieko's Strike Sets the Pace as Ntungasaze Dismantle Iganga at Kavumba

James Jarieko broke the deadlock just before halftime with a 43rd minute strike that felt as much like a statement as it did a goal. It sent one team into the dressing room standing tall and the other in with questions they could not answer.

Apr 20, 2026Niboth Caleb Joshua
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Westnile Derby; Onduparaka FC Travel to Nebbi Central in High-Stakes FUFA Big League Clash.
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Westnile Derby; Onduparaka FC Travel to Nebbi Central in High-Stakes FUFA Big League Clash.

The West Nile Derby returns this Sunday, April 19, 2026, as Nebbi Central FC hosts Onduparaka FC in a FUFA Big League encounter packed with regional pride, bragging rights, and crucial points.

Apr 17, 2026Aniku dauglas
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A Win At Last: Olaboro Brace Hands Calvary FC a Historic First UPL Victory
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A Win At Last: Olaboro Brace Hands Calvary FC a Historic First UPL Victory

Lawrence Olaboro scored twice to help Calvary overcome Buhimba United Saints 2-0 at home. Getting the party started as early as the 8th minute Olaboro was not done either. Just before the break on 41 minutes he struck again to double the advantage.

Apr 11, 2026Niboth Caleb Joshua
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Onduparaka FC Seeks Redemption Against Bright Stars After Midweek Frustration
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Onduparaka FC Seeks Redemption Against Bright Stars After Midweek Frustration

After a midweek draw that left fans and players alike with a bitter taste, Onduparaka FC faces a crucial test this Sunday as they welcome Soltilo Bright Stars FC to the Green Light Stadium. The Caterpillars will be desperate to convert their recent performance into a much-needed victory and reignite their hopes of surviving relegation this season.

Apr 11, 2026Aniku dauglas
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Relegation Fight Intensifies -Onduparaka Football Club Held to Frustrating Home Draw
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Relegation Fight Intensifies -Onduparaka Football Club Held to Frustrating Home Draw

Brian Ade's early strike in the 20th minute was not enough for Onduparaka FC to pick all the three points against Bunyaruguru FC as their desperate battle to avoid relegation continues.

Apr 9, 2026Aniku dauglas
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2026 CAF African Schools Championship: Edema's Lone Strike Earns Uganda a Draw Against Hosts Zimbabwe
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2026 CAF African Schools Championship: Edema's Lone Strike Earns Uganda a Draw Against Hosts Zimbabwe

Edema Bashir's strike was all Uganda needed after the hosts Zimbabwe capitalised on their only chance of the game to break the deadlock at the start of the second half.

Apr 6, 2026Niboth Caleb Joshua
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FUFA Big League: Ntungamo Draw Costs Black Angels Top Four Spot as Onduparaka & Nebbi Continue to Struggle
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FUFA Big League: Ntungamo Draw Costs Black Angels Top Four Spot as Onduparaka & Nebbi Continue to Struggle

After today's results, Paidha Black Angels have dropped out of the promotion zone to fifth place, sitting just a point behind the top four. Nebbi Central are eighth while Onduparaka FC remain in the thick of a relegation battle, sitting second from the bottom.

Apr 5, 2026Niboth Caleb Joshua
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Redemption On The Pitch: Edema Sabir Turns Penalty Heartbreak Into Match Winner
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Redemption On The Pitch: Edema Sabir Turns Penalty Heartbreak Into Match Winner

Edema Sabir's diving header secured Nebbi central football club the three points in a mouth watering fixture against a relegation threatened Kaaro karungi at Luo grounds.

Apr 1, 2026Aniku dauglas
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Wakiso giants succumbed to a Joel-ish treatment by the Blacks at Bar’Okoro
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Wakiso giants succumbed to a Joel-ish treatment by the Blacks at Bar’Okoro

Jangeyambe Joel scored the solitary goal from the spot to keep the blacks in the promotional race.

Apr 1, 2026Rwothomio Saviour
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St Joseph's College Ombaci Emerges Champion in Arua City Secondary School Sports Association Ball Games .
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St Joseph's College Ombaci Emerges Champion in Arua City Secondary School Sports Association Ball Games .

St Joseph's college Ombaci ends 23 years trophy drought following a penalty shootout (7-6) victory over Mvara secondary school at Nyiovura primary school play ground.

Mar 31, 2026Aniku dauglas
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The blacks seeks redemption at home against relegation threatened purple sharks.
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The blacks seeks redemption at home against relegation threatened purple sharks.

The blacks will be looking forward to extending their unbeaten home run as they welcome wakiso giants at the intimidating Bar’Okoro Stadium.

Mar 31, 2026Rwothomio Saviour
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