HOW UGANDAN PLAYERS ABROAD PERFORMED THROUGHOUT THE WEEK
Vula Nets Hattrick in Belgium, Kizza and Ssemujju Also On Target
It was a busy week for Ugandan players abroad, with action across Africa, Europe and the United States.
While Arnold Vula stole the show with a hattrick in Belgium and Edward Kizza and Joseph Ssemujju also found the back of the net, several Ugandan stars had limited minutes or endured difficult results for their respective clubs.
In Tanzania
Hassan Mubiru began from the bench as Azam edged Coastal Union 2-0.
Christopher Tebandeke featured for Geita Gold as they lost 4-0 to Pamba, while John Ben Nakibinge started on the bench for Pamba.
In Poland
Gaucho Debohi was not in the matchday squad as his side Rakow Czestochowa lost 4-1 to GKS Katowice.
In Morocco
Allan Okello was an unused substitute as his side AS FAR Rabat claimed a 1-0 victory over Widad Temara.
In England
Divine Mukasa played 68 minutes as West Ham drew 1-1 with QPR in the England Championship.
Toby Sibbick was introduced at the restart of the second half as Burton Albion lost 1-0 to Doncaster Rovers in League One.
Nathan Assimwe was introduced in the 87th minute as Salford City claimed a 2-0 victory over Cheltenham in League Two.
Ryan Kavuma McQueen played 45 minutes as Portsmouth lost 1-0 to Southampton.
In Romania
On Thursday, Elio Capradossi was an unused substitute as Universitatea Cluj claimed a 3-1 victory over CFR Cluj.
In Egypt
Joseph Ochaya captained Arab Contractors as they edged El Gouna 2-0 in the Egyptian League Cup. Ochaya played full-time, while Joachim Ojera was introduced in the 60th minute.
In Zambia
Joseph Ssemujju and Keziron Kizito featured for Kansanshi Dynamos as they lost 4-1 to FC Muza. Ssemujju scored his first goal for Kansanshi Dynamos.
He played full-time, while Keziron featured for 45 minutes.
Kansanshi Dynamos will return to action on Wednesday as they face giants Power Dynamos.
In Scotland
Rogers Mato was an unused substitute as Hearts thrashed St Mirren 5-0.
Dundee United defeated Hibernian 1-0, with Ugandan defender Jordan Obita still out injured.
Allan Oyirwoth played 77 minutes as Dunfermline drew 1-1 with Ayr in the Scottish Championship.
In Tunisia
Ryan Figo Kizito played full-time as his side Hammam Sousse lost 2-0 to Zarzis.
Travis Mutyaba was not in the matchday squad, while Hakim Mutebi came on in the 89th minute as CS Sfaxien lost 1-0 to PS Sakiet.
In South Africa
Denis Onyango was not in the matchday squad as Mamelodi Sundowns defeated Orlando Pirates 2-0 to lift the MTN8 Cup.
In Kenya
Bruno Bunyaga and Edward Masembe both featured for APS Bomet FC as they drew goalless with Mathare United.
Joseph Seremba, Gavin Kizito and Mustapha all started, while Waibi was introduced as a substitute as Nairobi United drew 2-2 with KCB.
In the same encounter, Isma Kawawulo was introduced in the 65th minute for KCB FC.
Bronson Nsubuga Sserumira was introduced in the 62nd minute for Kenya Police FC against Migori Youth.
In Ethiopia
Khalid Aucho featured for Ethiopian Buna as they lost 1-0 to Sheger Ketema.
In Austria
Kevin Owusu Boateng played 10 minutes as Austria Wien lost 2-0 to Sturm Graz.
In USL Championship
Bobosi Byaruhanga played 10 minutes as Oakland Roots drew goalless with San Antonio.
Sadat Anaku played 73 minutes as Hartford Athletic lost 2-1 to Pittsburgh.
Edward Kizza scored a goal and featured for 80 minutes as Indy Eleven lost 3-1 to Tampa Bay.
In Czech Republic
Aziz Kayondo played 87 minutes as his side Slovan Liberec lost 2-0 at home to Slovacko. Slovan Liberec remain second on the table with 20 points from 10 matches.
In Switzerland
Diaby Souleymane was an unused substitute as his side FC Winterthur lost 3-0 to Xamax.
In Belgium
Abdoulaye Sissako featured for 90 minutes as his side St Truiden lost 4-3 to KV Mechelen. St Truiden sit 12th on the table with 8 points from 8 games.
Arnold Vula scored a hattrick as his side Beerschot VA defeated RFC Liege 5-1 in the Belgian Challenger Pro League. Beerschot VA sit top of the table with 18 points from seven matches.
Vula Arnold was named the man of the match.
In Malta
Goalkeeper David Udoh featured for Mosta FC as they drew 2-2 with Birzebbuga FC.
In Sweden
Goalkeeper Kingdom Osayi featured for 90 minutes and kept a clean sheet as his side Assyriska defeated FBK Karlstad 1-0.
In Turkey
Al Hassan Baba featured for Mardin as they defeated Bursaspor 2-1. He was shown a red card in the 90+7th minute.
In Rwanda
Freedom Mungudit came on as a substitute in the 75th minute as Mukura Victory edged Amagaju 2-1.
Goalkeeper Nicholas Ssebwato was in goal for Amagaju FC.
Allan Kateregga started from the bench as Musanze FC lost 1-0 to Gasogi United.
Coach Charles Ayiekoh is part of the Gasogi United technical team.
Transfers
Allan Kateregga completed his move from Rwanda Police FC to Musanze FC in the Rwanda Primus National League.
It was a mixed week for Uganda’s foreign-based contingent. The standout performer was Arnold Vula, whose hattrick powered Beerschot to the top of the Belgian Challenger Pro League, while Edward Kizza continued his scoring form in the USL and Joseph Ssemujju opened his account in Zambia.
However, several regulars struggled for minutes, with a number of players remaining unused or absent from matchday squads. Focus now shifts to midweek fixtures, with many players expected to be back in action.