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NBL FINALS IN JEOPARDY AS NAM BLAZERS CLASH WITH FUBA

Namuwongo Blazers will boycott the NBL Finals Game One, accusing FUBA of breaching an agreement by scheduling it for October 24. The club insists they will only play on the previously approved date of October 26.

NBL Finals in Jeopardy as Nam Blazers Clash with FUBA
Nam Blazers Skip Game One Amid FUBA Controversy - COURTESY/PHOTO

Accusing the Federation of Uganda Basketball Associations (FUBA) of inadequate communication and breaching a previous agreement, Namuwongo Blazers will not participate in Game One of the National Basketball League Finals on Friday, October 24, 2025.

The club announced in a statement signed by CEO Daniel Muttu Obol that they would only do so on Sunday, October 26, a date that they claim FUBA formally approved on October 3.

The club received a letter from the federation's general secretary authorising the change to make room for the Blazers' attendance at the Basketball Africa League (BAL) qualifiers in Dar es Salaam.

But after that, the finals schedule was made public, with Game One set for Friday, October 24, and Game Two for Sunday, October 26.

While still playing in Tanzania, the team claims it was taken aback to find a new fixture making the rounds on social media, suggesting that the finals would suddenly start on Friday.

The Blazers contend that the change was never formally announced and runs counter to FUBA's prior affirmation.

According to the statement, "FUBA clarified on October 20 that the change was caused by our Elite 16 qualification, although the unofficial fixture was already out before we even qualified." "This justification is unrealistic and unsatisfactory."

Noting that the reversal compromises fair competition and ignores the team's logistical realities after their continental campaign, the club charges FUBA with inconsistency and weak administration.

Donan Byabazaire, the chairperson of FUBA's Competition Council, subsequently clarified that the October 26 date was merely a recommendation and not the federation's ultimate choice.

The Blazers called the response insulting to the game's spirit and disheartening.

The Namuwongo Blazers have encouraged FUBA to keep its promises and insist that they will only honour the October 26 match.

Fans and clubs are waiting for the federation's next action to avoid interfering with the league's finale, as the impasse now casts doubt on when the finals series versus the reigning champions, City Oilers, would begin.

LIFE AFTER OKELLO: HOW ABDULKARIM WATAMBALA BECAME VIPERS' NEW MIDFIELD COMMANDER

Vipers SC dismantled Police FC 4-1 at Kitende, led by a stunning AbdulKarim Watambala goal to extend their lead at the UPL summit.

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Vipers came out flying, up 3-0 by halftime against a stunned Police squad. Once again, AbdulKarim Watambala pulled the strings in midfield, making everything tick.

With this 4-1 thumping at St. Mary’s Stadium in Kitende, Vipers held onto their three-point lead at the top of the Startimes Uganda Premier League heading into the last games of the first round.

Honestly, what was supposed to be a top-of-the-table clash turned into a breeze for the defending champions. They probably played their best half of football since Ivan Minnaert took over as head coach last July.

Watambala, who’s looked like a new man since his close friend Allan Okello left, set up the opener for Milton Karisa with a clever through ball. Karisa made no mistake, poking the ball past a scrambling Mathias Muwanga in the 32nd minute.

Then came the moment of the night. Watambala picked up a pass from Enoch Ssebagala just outside the box, and with police defenders backing off, he smashed a rocket in off the underside of the crossbar. That was his third goal in two games, after his brace in Saturday’s 3-0 win over URA.

Right before halftime, Odili Chukwuma put the game to bed, heading in Usama Arafat’s cross after nutmegging Richard Matovu.

Police barely threatened all evening, but Saidi Kyeyune managed to pull one back with a low shot just four minutes into the second half. It didn’t matter much. Vipers stretched their lead again in the 77th minute, when substitute Yunus Sentamu headed the ball across for Usama to tap in their fourth.

The win pushes the Vipers to 33 points. Police drop to third with 27. KCCA move into second place after brushing aside UPDF 4-0. Sammy Ssebaduka grabbed two goals, with Joel Sserunjogi and substitute Alpha Ssali also on the scoresheet.

UPL UPDATES: KCCA FC HELD IN LUZIRA WHILE POLICE FC CLOSE THE GAP AT TOP

Police FC move to second after beating Calvary, while KCCA is held to a goalless draw by Maroons in a rusty MD13 clash.

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After beating Calvary, Police moved up to second place in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League. KCCA didn't score against Maroons, and Entebbe UPPC beat UPDF, keeping the title race close on match day 13.

Police grabbed second place in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League after a 2-0 win against Calvary at Kiira Road on Wednesday.

Breaks during the season are usually a time for teams to regroup and let players rest after many games in a short time. But for the Uganda Premier League, there hasn't been much going on since mid-December, partly because of the 2025 AFCON.

Today's game between Maroons and KCCA in Luzira was different. Both teams seemed out of practice, which might explain the dull game that ended with no score.

Neither team seemed ready to push for a win, and there were few chances to score.

KCCA and Maroons each played one game between December 17 and today, losing to Police and Buhimba United Saints, respectively. That's just one game in 35 days.

Maroons played a physical game, preventing KCCA from controlling the ball and playing their usual style. This could be why coach Brian Ssenyondo took out Ashraf Mugume and Saidi Mayanja at halftime, replacing them with Brian Jjara and Derrick Nsibambi.

The home team kept KCCA away from the goal, and even when they brought in another striker, Emmanuel Anyama, later in the second half, they didn't get many chances.

Maroons defended well as a team to earn a point, putting them in seventh place with 16 points.

For KCCA FC, this result is a setback in their chase for the title. They are tied for first place with 27 points, the same as Police, who beat Calvary FC, and Vipers, who have two games left.

Wednesday's results:

Maroons 0-0 KCCA

Police 2-0 Calvary

UPDF 0-1 Entebbe UPPC

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