##WestNile
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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.
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
Onduparaka FC Fined by FUFA Over Supporter Misconduct
Onduparaka FC has been fined UGX 500,000 by FUFA following supporter hooliganism during their FUFA Big League match against Ntugasaze FC.
UGANDA CUP : Onduparaka FC Set for Tough Test Against KCCA FC in Stanbic Uganda Cup Round of 16
Onduparaka FC travel to Lugogo to face KCCA FC in the Stanbic Uganda Cup Round of 16 on Tuesday, 17th March 2026, in a highly anticipated knockout clash.
Coach Warom Brian Focused as WARR FC Lead 6th Division League
WARR FC Kampala return for Matchday 6 of the 6th Division League sitting top of the table with 10 points from four unbeaten matches. With three wins and one draw so far, the leaders will be aiming to extend their strong run when they face Kampala Galaxy Soccer Academy at Kigowa Butukirwa (KPC) on 7th March 2026.
UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE : Rogers Torach’s Early Goal Set Vipers SC on Path to 3-0 Win Over Lugazi FC
Rogers Torach’s brilliant 19th-minute goal set the tone as Vipers SC raced to a 3-0 first-half victory over Lugazi FC, with Usama Arafat and Chukwuma Odili added to the tally For Match Day 18 of Season 2025/2026
UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE : Innocent Media Lifts NEC FC Past UPDF FC
Innocent Media 80th-minute winner sends NEC FC to 7th Position as UPDF FC’s relegation worries deepen.
UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE : Gadafi’s Aerial Brilliance Broke The Deadlock as Kitara punished Entebbe UPPC
Gadafi Wahab opened Match Day 18 at Royals Park, Butema, as his clinical 44th-minute header set the tone for Kitara FC’s 2-0 win over Entebbe UPPC. The midfield maestro's goal broke the deadlock just before halftime.
FUFA DRUM: West Nile Set for Quarterfinal Showdown Against Bunyoro in FUFA Drum
As the countdown to 21st and 28th March begins, all eyes will be on this quarterfinal fixture. One province will move closer to FUFA Drum glory, while the other will see their journey come to an end.
UGANDA CUP : Bright Vuni Delivers as URA FC Survive the Stubborn Blacks Power FC in the Stanbic Uganda Cup Round Of 32
URA FC booked their place in the round of 16 defeating Blacks Power FC in a dramatic penalty shootout at the Hamz Stadium Nakivubo and in all that Bright Vuni stepped up when it mattered most.
THE HARD TRUTH BEHIND THE WEST NILE FOOTBALL SETBACK
While recent performances have exposed weaknesses in West Nile football, they have also sparked conversations about reform and revival. Failure, though painful, has opened the door for honest reflection, strategic planning, and a renewed commitment to restoring the region’s football legacy. Sometimes failure is the begining of a neccessary awakening.