Ugandans Delivered As Bogere Shone, Kunihira Struck a Brace, Mutyaba Got the Decider

It was another eventful week for Uganda’s football exports, with Cranes stars delivering decisive moments across Europe, Africa, Asia, and North America.

From Travis Mutyaba’s crucial strike in Tunisia that sealed continental qualification, to Margaret Kunihira’s hat-trick masterclass in Kenya and James Bogere’s stoppage-time winner in Denmark, Ugandan players continued to make headlines.

While some endured tough results or watched from the bench, the overall picture was one of growing influence, with several players staking strong claims ahead of the next international window.

Here’s a comprehensive player-by-player breakdown of how Uganda’s ambassadors fared abroad.

Ethiopia
Goalkeeper Joel Mutakubwa was ever-present between the posts for Welwalo Adigrat as they secured a thrilling 4-2 victory over Ethiopian Coffee Buuna. The shot-stopper commanded his area well to help his side claim three vital points in the Ethiopian Premier League.

Kenya
It was a week to remember for
Margaret Kunihira, who ran riot for Kenya Police Bullets in their 9-0 demolition of Vihiga Queens. The forward bagged a superb hat-trick and was deservedly named Woman of the Match for her dominant display.

Teammate Zainah Namuleme also got her name on the scoresheet for the Bullets, underlining Uganda’s attacking influence in the Kenyan Women’s Premier League.

Goalkeeper Daisy Nakaziro was part of the matchday squad but remained on the bench.

In the Mozzart Bet Cup, Denis Iguma was introduced after the break for Tusker FC as they edged Ulinzi Stars 2-1.

Bronson Nsubuga entered the fray in the 47th minute for Shabana FC, though they fell 1-0 to Kenya Police FC.

Shafiq Batambuze completed the full 90 minutes for Kakamega Homeboyz in their 1-0 defeat to Gor Mahia.

Mustapha Kizza started on the bench as Nairobi United lost 1-0 to KCB, while both Moses Waibi and Titus Ssematimba were not included in the squad.

Egypt
Joachim Ojera was on target for Arab Contractors, netting in their 1-1 draw with Ghazl El Mahallah on Tuesday. The winger was withdrawn in the 88th minute after a lively shift, while compatriot Joseph Ochaya was ever-present at left-back and lasted the entire match. In the Egyptian Women’s Premier League,

Phionah Nabulime featured for FC Masar as they dispatched SAK Football Foundation 3-0.

Tanzania
The Kariakoo Derby saw Allan Okello take to the field for Young Africans SC in a pulsating 2-2 draw with Simba SC on Sunday.

Khalid Aucho started in midfield for Singida Black Stars FC but ended on the losing side in a 2-1 defeat to Coastal Union.

Joseph Akandwanaho and Khassim Mugoya were the heroes for TRA United, both scoring in their 3-0 victory over Tanzania Prisons in the NBC Premier League.

Peter Lwasa featured for Pamba Jiji as they defeated Fountain Gate 2-1 on Thursday.

Tunisia.

Travis Mutyaba was the difference-maker for CS Sfaxien, opening the scoring in the 27th minute of their 2-0 win over Olympique Béja. The victory, Sfaxien’s second in a row, has confirmed that they will represent Tunisia in next season’s CAF Confederation Cup. They currently sit third on the table with 56 points from 28 matches. Mutyaba’s composure in the final third continues to be a huge asset for the club.

South Africa
Veteran goalkeeper
Denis Onyangowas an unused substitute as Mamelodi Sundowns comfortably defeated Polokwane City 3-0.

Rwanda
Nicholas Ssebwato was in goal for Mukura Victory Sport in their 2-1 loss to Rutsiro.

In the headline clash, Hakim Kiwanuka was named in APR FC’s starting XI, Denis Omedi started on the bench, and Ronald Ssekiganda was not in the matchday squad as APR drew 1-1 with Rayon Sports.

Zambia

Keziron Kizito was introduced in the 72nd minute and helped Kansanshi Dynamos see out a 1-0 win over Green Buffaloes.

Germany

Herbert Bockhorn was ever-present at right-back for 1. FC Magdeburg, playing the full match as they edged Hertha Berlin 1-0 in Bundesliga 2. The defender also picked up a yellow card in a typically combative performance.

Finland.

Viola Nambi made an immediate impact off the bench for Åland United, coming on in the 57th minute and registering an assist in their 4-1 thrashing of Ilves.

England .

Seventeen-year-old Bashil Lubega continued his fine youth form, scoring for Fulham U18 in their 4-0 win over Norwich U18 in the U18 Premier League.

Nathan Asiimwe played the first 45 minutes for AFC Wimbledon in their 4-0 loss to Huddersfield Town.

Toby Sibbick was introduced in the 82nd minute for Burton Albion, who shared the spoils in a 2-2 draw with Leyton Orient.

Scotland

Elvis Bwomono came on in the 84th minute for Aberdeen in their 1-1 draw with Livingston on Tuesday.

Jordan Obita was introduced at halftime for Hibernian but couldn’t prevent a 2-1 loss to Celtic.

Romania

Al Hassan Baba was on the bench as FCSB lost 1-0 to Csikszereda.

Elio Capradossi was a commanding presence at the back, playing the entire match for Universitatea Cluj in their 1-0 win over FC Argeș.

Czech Republic

Aziz Kayondo lasted the distance for Slovan Liberec but ended on the losing side in a 2-1 defeat to Slavia Prague.

Denmark.

Phionah Nabbumba played 82 minutes in midfield for FC Midtjylland as they drew 1-1 with ASA Aarhus.

The biggest drama came from James Bogere, who was introduced in the 88th minute for AGF Aarhus. His deflected shot off Maxime Soulas went in during the 94th minute to seal a 2-1 win over Sønderjyske. Bogere was booked in the 95th minute for removing his shirt while celebrating .

Israel
Timothy Awany was an unused substitute as FC Ashdod drew 1-1 with Bnei Sakhnin.

Vietnam
Joseph Mpande came on in the 79th minute for PVF-CAND in their goalless draw with Hong Linh Ha Tinh.

United States.

In the USL Championship, Bobosi Byaruhanga featured for 75 minutes for Oakland Roots in their 2-2 draw with Loudoun United.

Edward Kizza was introduced in the 75th minute for Indy Eleven, who lost 1-0 to Tampa Bay Rowdies.

In MLS Next Pro, Steven Sserwadda played the full match and was cautioned as Hartford Athletic lost on penalties to New England Revolution II.

Owen Kasule Baba was an unused substitute for Connenticut FC. For New England Revolution II, Allan Oyirwoth was ever-present and also received a yellow card.

From Mutyaba’s continental-clinching goal to Kunihira’s treble and Bogere’s last-gasp heroics, Ugandan players abroad produced moments of real quality this week.

The performances of Bockhorn, Capradossi, and Kayondo in Europe’s top leagues show growing defensive reliability, while the likes of Ojera, Okello, and Lubega continue to contribute in attack. With most leagues now in their decisive phase, the form of these players will be key for their clubs’ ambitions and for the Uganda Cranes’ preparations.