How Ugandan Players Abroad Performed 📸 Courtesy

Ugandan Stars Shine Bright Across Global Leagues

Credit to Ross County FC.

The weekend was filled with thrilling performances from Ugandan footballers plying their trade in various leagues around the world, highlighted by crucial goals from Steven Desse Mukwala, Uche Mubiru Ikpeazu, and James Bogere. From Tanzania to Tunisia, and England to Ethiopia, these players showcased their skills and contributed to their teams’ successes.

Tanzania

Allan Okello played 55 minutes for Young Africans Sports Club in a 5-0 thrashing of JKT Tanzania in the NBC Premier League on Wednesday.

Khassim Mugoya was an unused substitute for TRA United in a 4-1 victory over Fountain Gate on Thursday.

Kenya

Credit to Nairobi United FC.

Mustapha Kizza featured for Nairobi United in a 1-1 draw with Bandari away from home on Wednesday. Titus Ssematimba and Waibi Charles Moses started on the bench for Nairobi United on Wednesday.

Bronson Nsubuga Sserumira replaced Brian Olega in the 69th minute, contributing to Shabana’s 1-0 win over Mathare United FC on Wednesday. He was also introduced in the 63rd minute for Shabana FC in a 5-1 loss to AFC Leopards on Friday.

Batambuze Shafik featured for Kakamega Homeboyz in a 1-1 draw with Ulinzi Stars on Thursday.

Credit to Kakamega Homeboyz FC.

Samuel Ssenyonjo played 70 minutes for AFC Leopards in a 1-0 loss to KCB on Thursday, then scored a brace as his side thumped Shabana FC 5-1 on Friday.

Denis was an unused substitute for Tusker FC in a 1-0 victory over Muranga Seal on Wednesday.

England

Mukasa Divine made an assist for Leicester City in a 1-1 draw with Middlesbrough in the England Championship on Tuesday, then played 76 minutes as his side lost 2-0 to Norwich City on Saturday.

Toby Sibbick played full-time for Burton Albion in a 3-0 win over Stockport County on Tuesday, then played full-time and received a yellow card in a 3-0 loss to Wycombe on Saturday.

Bevis Mugabi was introduced in the 72nd minute, contributing to Carlisle United’s 2-1 win over Eastliegh on Saturday.

Nathan Assimwe was an unused substitute for AFC Wimbledon in a 2-2 draw with Mansfield on Saturday.

Rwanda

Ssekiganda Ronald and Omedi Denis started for APR FC, contributing to a 2-1 win over Gorilla on Friday.

Douglas Ochoko played 58 minutes for Gasogi United in a 1-1 draw with Al Merriekh on Friday.

Nicholas Ssebwato
captained Mukuru Victory to a 3-1 victory over Al Hilal SC on Saturday

Zambia

Keziron Kizito featured for Kansanshi Dynamos in a 2-1 loss to Green Eagles on Saturday.

Denmark

James Bogere scored for AGF Aarhus U19 in a 1-1 draw with Kobenhavn U19 on Saturday; AGF Aarhus won 5-4 on penalties.

Hamuza Ssengoba also featured for AGF Aarhus U19.

Romania

Elio Capradossi was on the bench as Universitatea Cluj won 3-0 over Otelul on Friday.

Al Hassan Baba played 13 minutes as Steau Bucharest won 4-2 over UTA Arad on Sunday.

South Sudan

Jude Ssemugabi featured for Jamus SC in a 1-1 draw with Al Hilal FC Wau.

Scotland

Mato Rogers was an unused substitute as Hearts won 1-0 over Aberdeen.

Uche Mubiru Ikpeazu scored and played 76 minutes as Ross County defeated Raith 2-0.

Finland

Kabuye Calvin played 75 minutes and received a yellow card as KuPS lost 5-0 to AC Oulu on Saturday.

Libya

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Steven Desse Mukwala scored for Al Nasser in a 1-1 draw with Al Tahaddi on Saturday.

Ethiopia

Emmanuel Kalyowa featured for Sidama Coffee in a 2-1 win over Hawasa Kenema on Saturday.

In Czech Republic

Aziz Kayondo played full-time as Slovan Liberic lost 1-0 to Hradec Kralove on Saturday.

Tunisia

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Travis Mutyaba played full-time as CS Sfaxien won 1-0 over AS Gabes on Saturday; CS Sfaxien sit 4th on the table with 42 points from 22 matches.

In USA

Owen Kasule Baba Junior scored for Connenticut FC in a 3-1 win over Cincinnati 2 in the MSL Nextpro League. Steven Sserwadda made an assist and played full-time.

Allan Oyirworth played 67 minutes as New England Revolution II defeated Atlanta United II 2-1.

South Africa.

Salim jamal Magoola was an unused substitute as Richards Bay drew 0-0 with Orbit in the Betway Premiership on Sunday.

The Ugandan football diaspora continues to shine, spreading football fever across the globe