Global Showcase: Ugandan Footballers Deliver Strong Performances

Ugandan footballers are spreading their wings across the globe, showcasing their skills in various leagues. From scoring crucial goals to making impactful assists, here’s a rundown of their recent performances:

Ugandan Players Abroad

On Tuesday.

Sandra Nabweteme scored for her side Santos Laguna women as they lost 5-1 to Monterrey women.

• Mexico- Sandra Nabweteme scored for Santos Laguna women against Monterrey women on Tuesday, but they lost 5-1. She played 46 minutes in their 2-0 loss to Puebla Women on Saturday.

• Romania – Al Hassan Baba (FCSB) grabbed an assist in their 2-1 win over FC Botosani on Wednesday. He came off the bench in the 46th minute.
• Scotland – Uche Mubiru Ikpeazu scored the winning goal for Ross County FC in their 1-0 win over Queens Park on Tuesday. He recently joined Ross County FC from St Johnstone.

• Nathan Assimwe was on the bench for AFC Wimbledon in their 3-2 loss to Reading on Saturday.
• AFC Wimbledon now sit14th on the table with 38 points from 29 matches.
• Libya – Steven Desse Mukwala was officially unveiled by AlNasser Ly SC on Tuesday.
• Kenya- Mustapha Kizza featured for Nairobi United FC in their 2-1 loss to APS Bomet on Wednesday.
• Charles Moses Waibi started on the bench for Nairobi United FC.
• Iguma Denis featured for Tusker FC in their 3-2 win over Mwea United on Wednesday.
• Brian Olega played 46 minutes for Shabana FC in their 2-0 win over Commons FC on Friday.

• Rwanda – Hakim Kiwanuka scored and assisted for APR FC in their 3-0 win over Gasogi United on Wednesday. He was voted Man of the Match.
• Owori Douglas featured for Gasogi United.
• Douglas Ochoko played 81 minutes for Gasogi United in their 1-1 draw with Muhanga on Sunday.
• Derrick Ngoobi was an unused substitute for Gasogi United. Gasogi sit 10th on table with 23 points from 19 matches .
• Emmanuel Okwi was an unused substitute for Rwanda Police FC in their 1-0 loss to AS Kigali.
• Ssebwato Nicholas (goalkeeper) was an unused substitute for Mukuru Victory in their 3-1 loss to Kiyovu.

On Saturday Ronald Ssekiganda and Hakim Kiwanuka featured for APRFC as they shared spoils 2-2 with Bugesera .

• APR is on top of the table with 37 points from 18 matches.
• Vietnam – Joseph Mpande played 46 minutes for PVF CAND in their 2-1 win over Bing Duong on Saturday.
• Baba Kizito was introduced in the 62nd minute for Bing Duong.
• England – Bevis Mugabi played full-time for Carlisle United in their 1-0 loss to Rochdale on Saturday.
• Toby Sibbick was introduced in the 70th minute for Burton Albion in their 2-2 draw with Port Vale on Saturday.
• Burton Albion will return to action on 14th of February against West Ham United in the FA Cup .

• CAF Champions League – Allan Okello played 56 minutes for Young Africans SC in their 1-0 loss to FAR Rabat on Saturday.
• Denis Onyango was an unused substitute for Mamelodi Sundowns FC in their 1-1 draw with St Eloi Lupopo on yesterday.
• Group C
• 1- Al Hilal 8pts
• 2- MC Alger 7pts
• 3- Mamelodi 6pts
• 4- St Elio Lupopo 5pts
• Mamelodi will face MC Alger at Lucas Materpieces Moripe Stadium in their group match while Al Hilal will face St Elio Lupopo at home.
• MC Alger is under the guidance of former Mamelodi Sundowns manager Rulani.
• Khalid Aucho played full-time for Singida Black Stars FC in their 1-0 loss to CR Belouizdad on yesterday.

• Singida are currently third in Group C with 4 points from 5 matches and have been eliminated from the CAF Confederations Cup with one game remaining.
• Czech Republic – Aziz Kayondo played full-time for Slovan Liberic in their 3-1 loss to Victoria Plzen on yesterday.
• He received a yellow card 5 minutes after kickoff.
• Slovan Liberic sit fifth on the table with 34 points from 21 matches.

• John Paul Dembe didn’t feature for Sigma Olomouc due to knee injury as they lost 2-0 to Banik Ostrava.
• Tanzania – Christopher Tebandeke and Khassim Mugoya featured for TRA United in their 2-0 loss to Mbeya City FC on Saturday .
• Joseph Akandwanaho was introduced as a substitute for TRA United.
• Zambia- Keziron Kizito featured for Kansanshi Dynamos in their 1-1 draw with Kabwe Warriors on Saturday.
• Israel – Timothy Awanyi played full-time for AC Ashdod in their 2-0 win over Hapoel Haifa on Saturday. AC Ashdod sit 9th on table with 23 points from 22 matches.

• Transfers – Calvin Kabuye completed a move to KuPS (Kuopion Palloseura) from Mjällby AIF on a 2+1 year deal.
• Referees – Diana Murungi, Immaculate Ongeria, and Nassolo Elizabeth officiated a FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers match between Nigeria and Senegal on Saturday. The match ended 1-0 in favor of Nigeria.