Ugandan Players Abroad

Ugandan Players Shine Across the Globe

Douglas Ochoko who features for Gasogi United in Rwanda- courtesy photo

Ugandan footballers were in action across various leagues around the world, showcasing their skills and making their mark. Let’s break it down league by league:

England Championship

• Divine Mukasa made a stunning debut for Leicester City, scoring a goal and making an assist as they defeated Southampton 4-3 (Tuesday).

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• On Sunday Divine Mukasa played 120 minutes as his side Leicester lost to Southampton 2-1 in the FA Cup having shared spoils 1-1 in the Normal Time

England League Two

• Nathan Assimwe was introduced in the 76th minute as AFC Wimbledon shared spoils 3-3 with Barnsley (Saturday).
• Assimwe also played 69 minutes as his side AFC Wimbledon lost 2-1 to Northampton in the England League Trophy Quarter finals (Tuesday).

England FA Cup

• Toby Sibbick played 89 minutes as his side Burton Albion lost 1-0 to Premier League side West Ham United (Saturday).

Rwanda Premier League

• Ronald Ssekiganda and Hakim Kiwanuka featured in APR FC’s 2-0 loss to table leaders Al Hilal SC (Tuesday).
• Denis Omedi scored a late equalizer in the 92nd minute as APR FC shared spoils 1-1 with AS Kigali (Saturday).
• Emmanuel Okwi started on bench as his side Rwanda Police FC lost 1-0 to AS Kigali (Friday).
• Faizo Kazibwe was released by Gasogi United

• Douglas Ochoko was introduced in the 55th minute as his side Gasogi United drew 1-1 with Mukuru Victory , Ugandan goalkeeper Nicholas Ssebwato played 90 minutes for Mukuru Victory.

• In Romania Elio Capradossi was introduced in the 56th minute as his side Universitatea Cluj claimed a 4-1 victory over Csikszereda
• Al Hassan Baba played 45 minutes as his side Steau Bucharest lost 1-0 to Univ Craiova

Scotland Premiership

• Rogers Mato was introduced in the 87th minute as Hearts of Midlothian defeated Hibernian 1-0 (Tuesday).
• Mato was introduced in the 86th minute as his side Hearts FC lost 4-2 to Rangers (Sunday).

Scotland Championship

• Uche Mubiru Ikpeazu was introduced in the 58th minute as his side Ross County FC lost 1-0 to Queens Park (Saturday).

Tanzania Premier League

• Peter Lwasa featured for Pamba FC as they drew 1-1 with Namungo (Tuesday).

Zambia Super League

• Keziron Kizito was introduced in the 46th minute as his side Kansanshi Dynamos defeated Zanaco 1-0 (Wednesday).

South Sudan Premier League

• Jude Ssemugabi scored a goal as his side Jamus SC thumped Bentiu City FC 8-0.

Libya Premier League

• Steven Mukwala played his first game with his new club Al Nasser and provided the winning assist in a 1-0 win over Al Wefaq (Thursday).

CAF Champions League

• Denis Onyango was an unused substitute as Mamelodi Sundowns FC defeated MC Alger 2-0, advancing to the quarterfinals.
• Allan Okello played 65 minutes and registered an assist as Young Africans SC crushed JS Kabylie 3-0, but unfortunately missed a chance to advance to the quarterfinals.

CAF Confederations Cup

• Khalid Aucho played full-time as his side Singida Black Stars shared spoils 0-0 with Stellenbosch
• Waibi Charles Moses, Titus Ssematimba and Mustapha Kizza were all absent as Nairobi United FC lost 3-0 to Maniema.
• Both Nairobi United and Singida Black Stars failed to progress to the Quarter finals.
• In Chech Republic Slovan Liberic defeated Banik Ostrava 1-0 Uganda Cranes defender Aziz Kayondo didn’t feature in this match due to accumulated yellow cards .
• In Tunsia Travis Mutyaba played full-time as CS Sfaxien claimed a 1-0 victory over Ben Guerdane.

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• In Kenya Bronson Nsubuga Sserumira was introduced in the 71st minute as his side Shabana FC claimed a 2-0 victory over Poster Ranger away from home
• Samuel Ssenyonjo played 82 minutes as side AFC Leopards drew goalless with Bandari
• Edward Masembe featured for APS Bomet as they lost 2-1 to Gor Mahia.

The Uganda Cranes stars are spreading their wings and making their presence felt across the globe. With their talent, determination, and passion, they’re sure to continue inspiring football fans back home and making Uganda proud.