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FANS’ COMEBACK ANTICIPATED AS TRADITIONAL EXPRESS MEET KCCA FC IN SHOWDOWN

KCCA FC feels the impact of ongoing fan boycotts, playing their first three home games without supporters. The club seeks improved results to lure fans back as they face Express in the Uganda Premier League.

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Express vs KCCA Hopes for Fan Comeback - COURTESY/PHOTO

With their supporters not attending any of their three games thus far, KCCA, which is known to draw some of the largest audiences, seems to have been the most severely affected by the boycotts.

It is still too early to determine the entire impact of the fan boycott that compelled FUFA to abandon the proposed new league reforms.

However, with Bul and surprise early pacesetters Buhimba playing against traditional rivals Express and KCCA in one of two Startimes Uganda Premier League match-day four games this Thursday, it should be possible to see if everyone has completely moved on from that regrettable incident.

The boycotts seem to have affected KCCA the most, since its fans have not attended any of its three games so far. KCCA is known to draw some of the largest audiences.

Its first home game at Lugogoas ended in a goalless draw with Lugazi after its parent organisation, KCCA, sent in the authority's casual labourers.

After defeating Villa 2-1 to take third place with five points after three games, they ended up in a second deadlock.

Before match-day four action, Express and KCCA's opponents are tied with Lugazi and UPPC on four points due to the lacklustre start for many clubs.

Since the squad moved from Wankulukuku to Nakivubo, their supporters have mostly forsaken the team; the only way to get them back to games seems to be better outcomes.

There will not be any pressure on seven-time champions Express to win any trophies this season because of another off-season transfer window that has been dominated by the two teams acquiring free agents and elevating players from younger age groups.

This is not the case for KCCA, which has not won a league title since 2019.

Before today's game, KCCA co-coach Jackson Magera noted, "We need to focus on increasing our precision in front of the goal as a priority."

When Brian Ssenyondo is away with the national Under-17 squad for up to a month at the Under-17 World Cup, Magera will take full responsibility.

UGANDA CUBS’ SPIRITED SHOW ENDS IN NARROW 3–2 PARAGUAY LOSS

The Uganda Cubs (U17) fell 3-2 to Paraguay in a thrilling Dubai friendly. Despite goals from James Bogere & Abubakali Walusimbi, a defensive error cost them. Coach Ssenyondo remains upbeat ahead of their historic 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup.

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Paraguay Edge Uganda Cubs 3–2 in Dubai - COURTESY/PHOTO

In Tuesday night's final international friendly match of the Dubai Youth Challenge Cup, the Uganda Cubs, Uganda's U17 national team, put up another valiant display but lost to Paraguay, a South American squad, 3–2.

The game was the final test for the Cubs before their historic 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup debut in Qatar. Once more, Brian Ssenyondo's charges displayed attacking promise, but defensive lapses undid their progress.

James Bogere, the young Ugandans' danger man, gave them the lead in the 24th minute. Bogere had previously scored against Venezuela and was continuing his excellent scoring record.

But Paraguay fought back, as Alan Ledesma equalised in the 40th minute from the penalty spot.

Almada Derlis gave the South Americans the lead with a well-executed goal four minutes later, guaranteeing Paraguay had a 2-1 lead at halftime.

After the half, Uganda returned with renewed vigour, applying pressure to Paraguay before Abubakali Walusimbi levelled the score in the 55th minute.

Despite the comeback, De Cavalho Mouricio took advantage of a defensive blunder to slide in the game-winning goal in the 71st minute, giving Paraguay the lead again.

After an encouraging 1-1 draw with Venezuela in their opening match, Uganda lost to Panama 2-1, marking their second loss in Dubai.

Following the match, head coach Brian Ssenyondo remained upbeat ahead of the World Cup and thanked his troops for the experience they received throughout the camp.

"I am grateful that this camp has taken place, and I would like to thank the Federation for this initiative as it has provided us with a realistic picture of what the World Cup will be like," Ssenyondo stated.

It means a lot because the teams we have faced are from the same area as our group rivals, Canada and Chile. The good news is that we have scored first in each of the three games, demonstrating our offensive ability. We need to get better at game management and defence. I think everything will be set up by the time we play our first game in Qatar.

At the forthcoming FIFA U17 World Cup, Uganda is grouped with Canada, Chile, and France in Group K. They will play their first match against Canada on November 5.

Even though the Cubs have lost all of their friendlies in Dubai, their performances have taught them important lessons and given them more self-assurance before their first appearance on the international scene.

LADY DOLPHINS TAKE CHARGE IN NBL FINALS, BEAT JAGUARS 2-1

JKL Lady Dolphins take a 2-1 NBL Finals lead after a dominant 77-59 win over JT Lady Jaguars. A strong fourth-quarter performance sealed the victory for the defending champions.

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Flavia Oketcho rewinding the days, contributing 13 points while sinking 4 of 5 three-point field goals - COURTESY/PHOTO

The JT Lady Jaguars fell apart in the fourth quarter, giving the JKL Lady Dolphins a 2-1 lead in the National Basketball League playoffs.

At the Lugogo Indoor Arena on Tuesday, the JKL Lady Dolphins defeated the JT Lady Jaguars 77-59 in the NBL Finals.

Despite getting off to a strong start, the Kira-based team dropped their second straight game due to the Lady Dolphins' zonal defence.

The Lady Jaguars took a six-point (24–18) lead at the end of the first quarter after the Lady Dolphins' high pick and roll failed.

Becky Keren Longom came off the bench to strengthen the defence of the defending champions as the Lady Dolphins struggled to keep up with the Lady Jaguars' rapid transitional style.

The Lady Dolphins led by a slender margin of one point (36-35) at the half.

As the Lady Jaguars entered the final quarter trailing by one point (52–51), they improved their defence after coming out of the locker rooms.

The Lady Dolphins' experience and mindset provided them with the advantage in the last quarter as the Lady Jaguars struggled offensively and made poor decisions.

Sudi Ulanga, the coach of the Lady Jaguars, had to call a timeout because the team was ahead 8-0 going into the fourth quarter. However, the Jaguars trailed by 18 points and were only able to score eight points in spite of the team talk.

The Lady Dolphins' top scorers in double figures were Brenda Ekone (11 points), Evelyn Nakiyinji (12 points), Hope Akello (17 points), and Flavia Oketcho (13 points).

However, the only Lady Jaguars players to score in double figures were Rhoda Nagitta (15 points) and Shakirah Nanvubya (13 points).

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