UGANDANS ABROAD WEEKLY ROUND-UP: Vula, Anaku, Kabene, Nalugya and Mukwala On Target
It was another action-packed week for Ugandan professionals plying their trade outside the country. From the USL Championship in America to the top leagues in Europe and Africa, Ugandan stars made their mark with crucial goals, assists, clean sheets and hard-fought minutes.
USA – USL Championship: Anaku Scores, Byaruhanga and Okello Booked
In the USL Championship, Sadat Anaku was the standout performer. The forward played 80 minutes and found the back of the net as Hartford Athletic secured an impressive 2-1 victory over Rhode Island FC.
Bobosi Byaruhanga had a busy evening, playing 80 minutes and receiving a yellow card as Oakland Roots fell 3-2 to Sacramento Republic in a five-goal thriller.
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Edward Kizza was introduced late, playing 13 minutes in Indy Eleven’s narrow 1-0 loss to Charleston Battery.
Elsewhere, Sadam Masereka was an unused substitute as Colorado Springs Switchbacks defeated FC Tulsa 2-0, while Noble Okello came on in the 60th minute and was cautioned as Lexington SC drew 3-3 with Phoenix Rising.
England and Scotland: Ntege and Muya Shine, Mato Impresses at Right-Back
In the English Championship, Ryan Kavuma McQueen put in a 62-minute shift as Portsmouth beat Millwall 2-1 on Saturday.
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In League One, Toby Sibbick was solid throughout the 90 minutes as Burton Albion defeated Leyton Orient 2-1.
In the development leagues, Torin Ntege was the hero for Reading U21. He came on to play 22 minutes and scored the winning goal in the 87th minute as Reading U21 beat Nottingham Forest U21 2-1 in the Premier League 2.
Nathan Odokonyero featured for Salisbury FC in their 1-1 draw with Dover Athletic.
In women’s football, Karin Muya featured for 66 minutes as Watford Women defeated Durham Women 4-2, while Bethany Kaluya started on the bench as Lewes FC Women beat QPR Women 1-0 in the FA Cup.
In Scotland, Allan Ayirwoth featured for 88 minutes as Dunfermline Athletic defeated Queen’s Park 1-0.
Rogers Mato continued his fine form, playing at right-back in Heart of Midlothian’s 2-0 win over Motherwell. It was a nostalgic return to his primary position from his early days at Kireka Young, Dynamic SS and Proline FC.
Belgium: Vula Extends Lead as Top Scorer for Table-Topping Beerschot
In Belgium, Arnold Vula is in red-hot form. He scored again as Beerschot VA claimed a 2-1 victory over Eupen in the Challenger Pro League. Vula is now the league’s leading top scorer with seven goals, and Beerschot sit top of the table with 21 points from eight matches.
In the Jupiler Pro League, Abdoulaye Sissako played the full 90 minutes as St. Truiden narrowly lost 3-2 to giants Club Brugge.
Europe Round-Up: Kabene Bags Brace, Nankya and Nalugya Star in Women’s Leagues
In Austria, Kevin Owusu Boateng came on as a 57th-minute substitute as Austria Wien lost 2-1 to SV Ried in the Bundesliga on Friday.
In Germany, Herbert Bockhorn featured for 26 minutes as FC Magdeburg thrashed Karlsruher SC 6-1.
In Switzerland, Souleymane Diaby played the entire match as Winterthur defeated Stade Nyonnais.
In the Czech Republic, John Paul Dembe was an unused substitute as Sigma Olomouc drew 1-1 with Zlin in the Chance Liga.
In women’s football across Europe, the Ugandans delivered:
Sylvia Kabene scored a brace as Mgarr United thrashed San Gwann 6-0 at the Charles Abela Stadium in the Maltese Assikura Women’s League. She has now netted five goals so far this season.
Phionah Nabumba played the full game as FC Midtjylland claimed a 2-1 victory over Brondby in Denmark. Goalkeeper Vanessa Karungi was an unused substitute for Brondby.
Shadia Nankya was rock-solid for 90 minutes as Le Havre drew goalless with RC Lens in France.
Shamirah Nalugya stole the show in Belarus, scoring two goals and providing an assist as Dinamo Brest Women thumped Dyussh Pelesgu 7-0.
Viola Nambi featured for Trabzonspor as they thumped 1207 Antalyaspor 6-1 in Turkey.
Sulaiman Mulumba was on target for Leganes B, scoring in their 2-2 draw with Trival Valderas in Spain.
In Iceland, Elvis Bwomono featured for Keflavik in a dramatic 4-4 draw with IA Akranes.
In Sweden, Kingdom Osayi featured for Assyriska as they lost 3-1 to Arlanda.
In Denmark, James Bogere featured for 77 minutes and provided an assist as AGF Aarhus defeated Viborg 2-1, while Robert Kakeeto started on the bench as Middelfart drew 3-3 with Skive.
Africa and Asia: Kateregga, Mukwala and Kakiri On Target, Okello Qualifies for Group Stage
In Rwanda, Freedom Mungudit featured for Mukura Victory Sports as they edged Gicumbi 1-0, while midfielder Hussein Ssenoga was not in the matchday squad. Allan Kateregga scored the winner as Musanze edged Police FC 2-0.
Coach Charles Ayiekoh’s Gasogi United drew 2-2 with Marines, while Sieri Arigumaho featured for Etoile de l’Est as they drew 1-1 away to Sunrise FC.
In Egypt, Kenneth Semakula was an unused substitute as Al Ittihad lost 2-1 to Ghazl El Mahalla.
In the CAF Champions League, Ronald Ssekiganda started while Hakim Kiwanuka came off the bench in the 61st minute as APR FC lost 1-0 to Zamalek. Khalid Aucho featured for Sidama Bunna as they lost 2-0 to Al Hilal. Rogers Torach featured for CS Constantine as they lost 3-0 to Olympique Akbou in Algeria.
In South Africa, Ali Mwirusi featured for Midlands Wanderers as they lost 1-0 to Upington City.
In Kenya, Denis Omedi featured for Gor Mahia as they defeated Bandari 1-0. William Wadri started for Bandari while Derrick Nsibambi started on the bench.
Shaban Muhammad, Gavin Kizito and Joseph Seremba started for Nairobi United while Kizza and Waibi started on the bench as they drew 1-1 with APS Bomet.
Bruno Bunyaga and Edward Masembe featured for APS Bomet.
Samuel Ssenyonjo and Tom Ikara started for AFC Leopards while Taddeo Lwanga started on the bench as they drew goalless with Shabana FC.
Margaret Kunihira featured for Kenya Police Bullets as they defeated Mathare United Women 4-0.
In Tanzania, Joseph Akandwanaho was on the bench as Tabora United drew goalless with Young Africans.
In the CAF Confederation Cup, Hassan Mubiru started on the bench as Azam FC defeated ZED FC 1-0 to qualify for the group stage on a 2-1 aggregate.
Travis Mutyaba started while Hakim Mutebi started on the bench as CS Sfaxien defeated Academie de FAD 1-0 to qualify into the group stage on a 2-1 aggregate
Allan Okello featured for 70 minutes as his side AS FAR defeated Korhogo 2-1 to book their place in the group stage.
In Vietnam, Joseph Mpande played 90 minutes as Hai Phong lost 2-1 to Hong Linh Ha Tinh.
In Zambia, Joseph Ssemujju started while Keziron Kizito came off the bench in the 36th minute as Kansanshi Dynamos lost 3-0 to Zanaco.
UEFA Conference League: Bogere Scores, Mato and Sissako Feature
In the UEFA Conference League, Rogers Mato featured for Hearts as they lost 2-0 to Trabzonspor.
Ugandan midfielder Abdoulaye Sissako played 90 minutes for Sint-Truidense against Danish side Midtjylland as they lost 1-0 .
James Bogere was on target, featuring for 45 minutes and scoring as AGF Aarhus drew 1-1 with Egnatia.
Other Leagues: Mukwala Scores Brace, Kakiri Nets Winner
Steven Mukwala scored a brace as Al Nasr defeated Khaleej Sirte 3-0 in Libya.
Shafik Kakiri played the full 90 minutes and scored the winning goal as Bangladesh Police FC defeated PWD Sports Club 1-0.