Global Action: Ugandan Players In Focus 📸 courtesy.

Global Action: Ugandan Players In Focus 📸 courtesy.

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  • February 2, 2026
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Ugandan Players Shine in Global Arenas

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

Credit to Hearts

Scotland: Rogers Mato Steals the Show as Hearts Top Table.
Rogers Mato made a late appearance for Hearts in their Scottish Premiership win over Dundee United, coming on in the 81st minute. The victory propelled Hearts to the top of the table with 54 points from 24 matches.

Meanwhile, John Obita played the full 90 minutes for Hibernian in their goalless draw against Rangers at Easter Road, with Hibernian currently sitting fifth with 36 points from 24 matches.

Kenya: Denis Iguma and Bronson Nsubuga Sserumira in Action.

Denis Iguma played the full match for Tusker FC in their 1-1 draw against Posta Rangers.

Attacking midfielder Bronson Nsubuga Sserumira and forward Brian Olega featured for 77 minutes each as Shabana FC secured a 1-0 win over Bandari.

Edward Masembe started on the bench for APS Bomet, who lost 2-1 to Muranga Seal.

England: Nathan Assimwe and Toby Sibbick Impress.

Credit to Burton Albion

In League One, Nathan Assimwe played 45 minutes for AFC Wimbledon in their 1-0 loss to Bolton, with AFC Wimbledon currently 17th with 32 points from 27 matches.

Toby Sibbick played the full match for Burton Albion in their 2-2 draw against Cardiff City Burton Albion 21st with 31 points from 28 matches.

Bevis Mugabi featured for Carlisle United in their 3-1 win over Altrincham, with Carlisle sitting third with 59 points from 29 matches.

CAF Champions League: Denis Onyango and Allan Okello in Action.

Allan Okello in Action against Al Ahly SC courtesy photo .

Denis Onyango played the full match for Mamelodi Sundowns in their 2-1 loss to Al Hilal, with Mamelodi Sundowns currently second in Group C with five points from four matches.

Allan Okello featured for 85 minutes as Young Africans SC drew 1-1 with Al Ahly SC, with Young Africans SC third in Group B with five points from four matches.

CAF Confederations Cup: Khalid Aucho and Mustapha Kizza Suffer Setbacks.

Khalid Aucho played 63 minutes for Singida Black Stars FC in their 2-1 loss to Otoho D’Oyo, with Singida Black Stars reduced to 10 men after Mnata Metecha’s red card in 27th minute.

Singida Black Stars sit third on the table with four points from four matches in group C.

Mustapha Kizza played the full match for Nairobi United FC while both Charles Moses Waibi and Titus Ssematimba wereintroduced in the 65th minute, who lost 1-0 to Azam FC, sealing Azam’s double over Nairobi United and eliminating them from the competition (Nairobi United bottom of Group B with 0 points from 4 matches).

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Other Ugandan Players in Action

  • Zambia: Keziron Kizito played 73 minutes for Kansanshi Dynamos in their 1-0 loss to Nkana Red Devils.
  • Rwanda: Hakim Kiwanuka and Ronald Ssekiganda featured for APR FC in their penalty shootout loss to Police FC in the Heroes Cup final.
  • Romania:Alhassan Baba was introduced in the 83rd minute for Steau Bucharest in their 1-0 win over Csikszereda.
  • Czech Republic: Kayondo Aziz was suspended for Slovan Liberic’s 2-0 win over Zlin Slovan Liberic 5th with 34 points from 20 matches
  • Sigma Olomouc SK defeated Kralove 1-0, lifting them to 7th place with 30 points from 20 matches. Sigma Olomouc SK’s new signing, John Paul Dembe, missed the match due to a knee injury.
  • Israel: Timothy Denis Awanyi played the full match for SC Ahsdod in their 2-0 loss to Hapoel Petah Tivah SC Ahsdod 14th with 20 points from 21 matches