Global Spotlight: Ugandan Footballers Make Their Mark

Ugandan Players Shine Across the Globe: A Roundup of Recent Matches

Ugandan footballers were in action across various leagues worldwide, showcasing their skills and contributing to their teams’ successes. Here’s a rundown of their performances:

In Tanzania, Allan Okello scored a brace as Young Africans SC lost 3-2 to Dodoma Jiji on Wednesday.

Okello had previously featured for Young Africans SC in their 2-0 win over JKT Tanzania in the CRDB Federation Cup on Saturday.

Khalid Aucho started on the bench as his side Singida Black Stars FC edged Coastal Union 1-0 on Saturday in the same competition.

Tebandeke Christopher featured for TRA United as they lost 4-0 to Simba SC in the CRDB Federation Cup on Sunday, while Khassim Mugoya began from the bench and Joseph Akandwanaho wasn’t in the matchday squad.

In Libya, Mukwala Steven scored a goal as his side Al Nasser claimed a 2-1 victory over Al Afreeki on Friday.

Fazila Ikwaput scored a brace as her side East Bengal thrashed Garhwal United 5-0 in India on Thursday , Resty Nanziri also featured for East Bengal.

Travis Mutyaba made an assist as his side CS Sfaxien claimed a 3-1 victory over Etoile Sahel in their last league match in Tunisia. Mutyaba scored two goals with six assists in their entire campaign, helping his side finish third on the table with 62 points from 30 matches and earning a spot in the CAF Confederations Cup 2026-27 season.

In Scotland, Jordan Obita played 78 minutes as Hibernians defeated Rangers 2-1 on Wednesday.

Rogers Mato wasn’t in the matchday squad as Hearts FC thrashed Falkirk 3-0 on Wednesday.

Obita played full-time as Hibernian defeated Motherwell FC 1-0 on Saturday, while Mato Rogers was absent as Hearts FC lost 3-1 to Celtic Football Club, who were crowned Champions of the Scottish Premiership 2025-26 season.

Elio Capradossi was introduced in the 68th minute as his side Universitatea Cluj lost to Universitatea Craiova in the Romania Cup on Wednesday.

Mpande Joseph played in Vietnam as his side PVF CAND lost 4-0 to Hanoi.

In the USA’s Nextpro League, Allan Oyirworth played 62 minutes as his side New England Revolution II defeated Orlando City B 1-0. Both Sserwadda Steven and Ibrahim Kasule played full-time as their side Connenticut FC lost 2-0 to Toronto FC II.

In Kenya, Denis Iguma featured for Tusker as they ejected KCB 4-3 via penalty shoot-outs to advance to the final of the Mozzart Bet Cup.

Shafiq Batambuze featured for Kakamega Homeboyz FC as they lost 2-1 to AFC Leopards while James Ssetuba was on bench and Samuel Ssenyonjo wasn’t in the matchday squad for AFC Leopards.

Kenya Police Bullets FC, home to four Ugandan female players Margaret Kunuhira, Daisy Nakaziro, Namuleme Zainah, and Desire Natooro Katisa, were officially crowned champions of the FKF Women’s Premier League 2025-26 season after edging Soccer Assains FC 1-0.

Further afield, James Bogere played 35 minutes as his side AGF Aarhus defeated Viborg 6-2 in Denmark.

Aziz Kayondo was sent off in the 90th minute as his side Slovan Liberic lost 2-0 to Sparta Prague in the Czech Republic.

Keiron Kizito was introduced in the 30th minute as his side Kansanshi Dynamos lost 1-0 to Nkwazi in Zambia.

In Egypt, Joachim Ojera was sent off in the 90th minute as his side Arab Contractors drew goalless with Haras El Hodood, while Joseph Ochaya was introduced in the 86th minute.

FC Masar player Phiona Nabulime was voted the best female foreign player of the 2025-26 season in Egypt.

These Ugandan players continue to make their mark on the global football scene, showcasing their talent and dedication.