Kigezi HomeBoyz Earn UPL Promotion as Young Elephants Thrash Mbale Heroes FC

Kigezi HomeBoyz Earn UPL Promotion as Young Elephants Thrash Mbale Heroes FC

  • Soccer
  • May 17, 2026
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Kigezi Rise to UPL, Young Elephants Unleash Seven-Goal Blitz : FUFA Big League.

Matchday drama swept through the FUFA Big League today with seven games played across the country. The headline result came at the top of the table as Kigezi HomeBoyz FC landed a decisive blow in the promotion race, while at the other end, Wakiso Giants FC’s defeat deepened their relegation worries.

Elsewhere, Young Elephants FC produced a statement performance, and two strikers reached the 14-goal mark in a day of clinical finishing.

In the FUFA Big League top table clash, Kigezi HomeBoyz FC defeated Blacks Power FC 2-0. Abonga Dominic struck twice in the 70th and 73rd minute as Coach Saddick Ssempigi’s side Kigezi HomeBoyz Football Club emerged on top of Coach Skills Lukyamuzi’s side Blacks Power FC.

Abonga the second round signing as been important for Kigezi HomeBoyz Football Club scoring seven times and his goals have been crucial in Kigezi HomeBoyz FC Promotion chase. With this win, Kigezi HomeBoyz FC have officially secured promotion to the Uganda Premier League for next season.

At Bertham City Recreational Ground Kiwenda host Kiyinda Boys FC have shared spoils 1-1 with Kataka FC. Hussein Matovu struck first for Kiyinda Boys FC in the 45th minute while Martin Wambi equalised for Kataka FC two minutes after the restart of the second stanza.

At Greenlight Stadium Onduparaka FC have shared spoils 0-0 with Paidha Black Angels SC.

Young Elephants FC have thumped Mbale Heroes FC 7-0 at Elephant Park playground. Isaac Gumperom scored four goals, Morris Okello, Hillary Rwothomio and Oola Jimmy each scored a goal for Young Elephants FC as they Whitewashed already relegated Mbale Heroes FC. Isaac Gumperom’s striking instincts were on full display as he took his goal tally to 14 for the season.

Ashraf Neymar and Gerald Ogweti scored for Bunyaruguru United as they claimed a 2-1 victory over Iganga United FC. Gerald Ogweti also reached 14 goals for the campaign with his strike against Iganga United FC.

William Munguromo scored for Nebbi Central FC as they shared spoils 1-1 with Catda Football Club in the relegation battle, defender Martin Junior Kikambi scored for visitors Catda Football Club.

Wakiso Giants FC have lost 1-0 to Kaaro Karungi in another relegation battle at Kyamate Playground. The defeat to Wakiso Giants hindered the survival chances of the Purple Sharks, leaving them in a precarious position with few games left to fight their way out of the drop zone.

It was a day that shaped both ends of the FUFA Big League table. Kigezi HomeBoyz FC’s win over Blacks Power FC strengthens their promotion push, while Young Elephants FC’s 7-0 demolition underlined their attacking firepower.

The standout individual performances from Isaac Gumperom and Gerald Ogweti, both now on 14 goals, added another layer to the league’s Golden Boot race with Jimmy Ndalambi topping the topscorer chart with 15 goals.

The win Kaaro Karungi boosted their survival chances while Wakiso Giants FC’s survival mission has significantly become harder.