UGANDAN STARS ABROAD: WEEKEND ROUND-UP OF PERFORMANCE
Ugandan footballers across the globe were in action this past weekend, with several making notable contributions for their respective clubs. From title wins to full-match performances, here’s how our stars fared:
Kenya
Faruk Musisi and Pius Wangi started from the bench as Kakamega Homeboyz FC edged Shaban FC 1-0 in the FKF Premier League.
Turkey
Juliet Nalukenge had a weekend to remember, helping 1207 Antalyaspor Kadin win the league title after a 2-0 victory over Dudullu SK in the promotion final—securing promotion to the Turkish top-flight.
Joan Nabirye also impressed, featuring in Trabzonspor’s 4-0 demolition of ALG Spor.
Meanwhile, Natasha Shirazi featured for Bornova, who suffered a heavy 5-0 defeat to Beylerbeyi.
Denmark
Robert Kakeeto played a solid 90 minutes as Middelfart claimed a 2-1 win over Hellerup.
Phionah Nabbumba also played the full match, helping Midtjylland beat Koldings
Italy
Elio Capradossi featured for the full 90 minutes for Cittadella in their narrow 1-0 loss to Sampdoria in Serie B.
Romania
Mahadi Kayondo Mahrez came on in the 58th minute as CSM Slatina settled for a goalless draw with Ceahla
Czech Republic
Isaac Muleme had a full-game outing as Zizkov drew 1-1 with Jihlava.
Aziz Kayondo was introduced in the 67th minute and helped Liberec secure a 2-0 win over Hradec Kralove.
India
Fazila Ikwaput was in red-hot form, netting a stunning haul as Gokulam Kerala defeated Nita FA 4-1. Sharon Namatovu started from the bench.
Joanita Ainembabazi featured for Kickstart FC in their win over Sethu FC, who had Aminah Nababi in their ranks.
England
Toby Sibbick and Giouse Bellagambi were both unused substitutes as Wigan drew 0-0 with Wrexham and Barnet drew 1-1 with Wealdstone, respectively.
USA
Bobosi Byaruhanga featured for 90 minutes, helping Oakland Roots FC claim a 2-1 win over FC Tulsa.
Jayden Onen was on for 89 minutes as FC Naples overcame Richmond Kickers 2-1.
Shadia Nankya remained on the bench as Dallas Trinity fell 3-0 to Spokane Zephyr.
Scotland
Jordan Obita had a stellar game, playing the full match as Hibernian thrashed Dundee FC 4-0.
Serbia
Pius Obuya was on the bench as Radnicki S Motrovica shared points with Sloven Ruma in a 1-1 draw.
Sweden
Calvin Kabuye was an unused substitute as Mjallby eased past Hacken with a 3-0 win.
North Macedonia
Shafik Kagimu put in a full shift as Brera Strumica edged Pelister 2-1.
Rogers Mato featured for 64 minutes in Vardar’s 2-2 stalemate with Tikves.
Canada
Allan Enyou completed 90 minutes for Vancouver FC, although they fell 4-1 to Atletico Ottawa.
South Africa
Veteran Denis Onyango was on the bench as Mamelodi Sundowns lost 2-1 to Kaizer Chiefs.
Zambia
Keziron Kizito featured for Kansanshi in a goalless draw that ended in a 3-2 penalty loss in the Absa Cup.
Hashim and Ronald Sempala were both on the bench as Kanye Warriors lost 2-0 to Power Dynamos.
Vietnam
Geoffrey Kizito “Baba” played 63 minutes as Binh Duong shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw with Da Nang.
Ethiopia
Alex Kitata remained on the bench as Shire Endaselassie suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Welwalo Adigrat.
Iraq
Richard Kasagga featured for Al Karma in a 1-1 draw against Al Talaba.
Carl mujaguzi featured for 5 mins against his former club Athlone Town AFC as his Kerry FC won 3-0 in the league of Ireland
Mathias Kigonya was unused sub, as his Hard Rock FC won their first game of the season 2-0 against ZRP GWANDA FC
