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NBL FINALS INTENSITY RISES AS LADY DOLPHINS DRAW SERIES WITH JAGUARS

JKL Lady Dolphins level the WNBL Finals at 1-1, overpowering JT Lady Jaguars 52-38. Hope Agnes Akello's huge 16-point, 21-rebound double-double led the defending champions' dominant response.

NBL Finals intensity rises as Lady Dolphins draw series with Jaguars
JKL Lady Dolphins stage comeback as Akello, Ekone dominate clash - COURTESY/PHOTO

On Sunday night at the Lugogo Indoor Arena, the JKL Lady Dolphins defeated the JT Lady Jaguars 52-38 to reestablish parity in the Women's National Basketball League Finals.

After losing Game One 69-52, the reigning champs reacted forcefully to tie the best-of-seven series at one.

Brenda Ekone and Hope Agnes Akello took the lead. As JKL found their groove again, Ekone assisted with 14 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists, while Akello controlled both ends with 16 points, 21 rebounds, and 4 assists.

JKL got off to a great start, winning the first quarter 11–6 thanks to their calm shot selection and solid defence.

The Jaguars had a brief 18–17 lead in the second quarter, but JKL's experience paid off as they led 28–24 at the half. The Jaguars' perimeter shooters were quieted by their defensive communication and rebounding management.

The key moment came in the third quarter. With Akello's inside play setting the pace and the Jaguars' organised response to every run, JKL increased their lead to 38–32.

Sandra Ayikoru Wangeshi contributed six points, and Sarah Ageno and Aziida Nabayunga each scored seven for the Lady Jaguars. The squad missed 12 of 18 free throws and only made 2 of 25 shots from beyond the arc.

The series is revitalised by the victory. Game Three between the two clubs will take place in the Lugogo Indoor Arena tomorrow, Tuesday, October 28.

While JT needs to regain the offensive effectiveness that won them the first game, JKL will try to gain momentum.

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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Watambala’s screamer against Police trending as UPL Goal of the Season

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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Vipers, KCCA, and Police tied on points

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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