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KITARA BATTLE PAST MBARARA CITY IN SPECTACULAR FIVE-GOAL WIN

Gaddafi Wahab's late penalty sealed a dramatic 3-2 Western Derby win for Kitara FC over 10-man Mbarara City. The Royals claimed their first victory of the season in a heated match at Royals Park.

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Kitara Beat Mbarara City - COURTESY/PHOTO

In Friday's hotly contested match at Royals Park, Butema, Kitara FC emerged victorious in the Western Derby against ten-man Mbarara City.

Kitara won 3-2, their first of the season, thanks to a late penalty kick by Gaddafi Wahab.

After losing to rivals Buhimba United, the Royals needed a response to stay on top going into this match.

In fact, they got off to a strong start, outscoring Jimmy Kalema and Isaac Amutuhaire in the first thirty minutes of play.

In the tenth minute, Amutuhaire took the lead, and five minutes later, Kalema doubled it.

Mbarara City had a chance to rally when the visitors got one back through Innocent Wafula in the 20th minute. Mike Walaga was substituted for Kaka Omony by the coach in an early change.

He substituted Thomas Kakaire and Gaddafi Kacancu for Latif Ssenkubuge and Ambrose Arinda, respectively, at the beginning of the second half.

However, goalie Fahad Emuran was sent off at the hour mark, leaving Mbarara City with just ten men. Stuart Kafuluma, the custodian, had to be substituted by the coach.

Six minutes later, Henry Kitegenyi levelled matters despite the Ankole Lions playing with a man fewer.

Referee Lucky Kasalirwe gave Kitara a penalty for a foul on Eddy Ssebandeke as the game was coming to a close.

To the joy of the home crowd, Wahab took the resulting penalty and put the ball in the net. However, the referee had to be removed from the pitch by stewards, leaving the visitors unhappy.

As a result, Mbarara City drops to 12th place with two points and no wins in their first four games, while Kitara rises to ninth place with four points from three games.

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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