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ARE YOU READY: JINJA GEARS UP FOR BATBALL X SEASON 2 ACTION START

The BATBALL Program Season 2 kicks off with the Jinja T10 from Nov 27-30. Four U-22 teams will compete in a fast-paced tournament, broadcast globally, to develop Uganda's next cricket stars.

Are You Ready: Jinja Gears Up For BATBALL X Season 2 Action Start
Organised by Batball Uganda Limited and the Jinja Association of Cricket Clubs (JACC)

The much-anticipated second season of the BATBALL Program is set to kick off, featuring the BATBALL X Jinja T10 from November 27 to 30, 2025, at the Jinja SSS Cricket Oval.

This tournament, co-hosted by Batball Uganda Limited and the Jinja Association of Cricket Clubs (JACC), marks an exciting new chapter in the initiative.

Four vibrant U-22 teams will compete in the fast-paced T10 format, aligning with Batball's objective to prepare Uganda's youth for high-stakes cricket that is broadcast internationally.

Building on the success of the inaugural season in 2023, where the Central Rhinos triumphed over Rwanda’s Emerging Team, players are eager to carry forward the momentum that led to the advancement of sixteen young athletes to the BATBALL MAXX, an international franchise tournament that will be streamed globally in early 2025.

Aakarshit Madaan, CEO of BATBALL Uganda, expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming season, acknowledging the steadfast support from Cricket Uganda.

He emphasised that allowing U-22 players allows university students, A-team hopefuls, and emerging talents to gain essential visibility.

"By collaborating with Cricket Uganda, we are establishing a more robust connection between youth and senior cricket."

He remarked, underscoring the readiness for international competition.

This year’s lineup introduces an invigorated group consisting of the Leopards, Bulls, Elephants, and Rhinos, all prepared for an intense double round-robin contest.

Each team will compete against one another twice before advancing to the semi-finals, a third-place match, and the championship showdown.

Over the course of four thrilling days, 16 matches will be broadcast live across the globe.

With teams composed of 14 players supported by dedicated coaches and managers, the tournament is heavily influenced by standout participants from the 2025 Boys Schools Cricket Week, along with Cricket Uganda’s extensive development framework.

Development Manager Davis Turinawe lauded the U-22 initiative as a vital move toward connecting school-level cricket with higher competitive tiers.

After the Jinja tournament, the season will proceed with the BATBALL MAXX Qualifier and conclude with the signature BATBALL MAXX tournament, promising even more excitement to come.

KCCA BOUNCE BACK: KASASIRO BOYS OVERCOME RECENT SLUMP WITH A GRITTY 2-1 BUL WIN

KCCA are back: Discover how Ivan Ahimbisibwe and Herbert Achai secured a 2-1 win over Bul to rejoin the UPL title race.

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Ivan Ahimbisibwe and Herbert Achai both found the net for KCCA, either side of a Denis Sewagudde goal, in a win that really should let coaches Ssenyondo and Jackson Magera breathe a little easier.

Zeal. Hunger. Character. Attitude. That’s what KCCA coach Brian Ssenyondo wanted to see after his team got handed their third loss in five games last week, a 3-1 defeat to NEC that stung. This time, he finally got it. KCCA showed all those qualities and pulled off a gritty 2-1 victory over Bul in the Uganda Premier League at Phillip Omondi Stadium on Wednesday night.

Ahimbisibwe and Achai scored for KCCA, with Sewagudde briefly levelling for Bul, and the result means Ssenyondo and Magera can at least feel the pressure lift for now.

But maybe more importantly, this win drags KCCA back into the title race. They’re now sitting on 33 points from 17 games, just five behind leaders Vipers.

The game started off tight, both sides feeling each other out, but Bul looked a little sharper early on. Even so, it was KCCA who broke the deadlock in the 31st minute with their first real chance. They overloaded the right, Saidi Mayanja whipped in a cross, and Ahimbisibwe, timing his run just right, dived in for a header. That’s his seventh goal of the season, and honestly, he’s been one of the few bright spots among the club’s new signings.

KCCA then had to dig in. Achai made a crucial block to deny Karim Ndugwa after a cross from Reagan Kalyowa. But just before halftime, the tricky Sewagudde bent in a free kick that completely wrong-footed KCCA keeper Mutwalibi Mugolofa, and Bul were level.

After the break, KCCA rediscovered their missing edge. Four minutes into the second half, left-back Achai stormed forward, played a quick one-two with Ashraf Mugume, then hammered the ball past Bul’s Ikara at the near post.

From there, KCCA held Bul at bay, sealing a rare home-and-away double over their Njeru-based rivals, who remain eighth on 20 points.

Earlier that day, Lugazi captain Richard Ayiko grabbed the winner as his side edged UPDF 1-0 in Najjembe, giving them a six-point cushion above the relegation zone. And at the bottom, Calvary finally picked up their fifth point of the season with a goalless draw against Express in Yumbe.

TITLE RACE HEAT: HOW VIPERS DROPPING HOME POINTS GIVES KITARA A CHANCE TO STRIKE

Vipers SC stay top of the UPL with 38 points! Discover how Warren Buule’s equaliser for NEC FC shook up the title race at Kitende.

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Vipers stay top with 38 points, but Kitara is closing fast

NEC are stuck in seventh place with 24 points from 17 games. Vipers, even after dropping home points for just the second time this season, hang on to the top spot with 38.

Honestly, NEC have drawn more games than they'd like, nine out of 17. That’s a lot of stalemates in the Startimes Uganda Premier League. But this time, their 1-1 draw away to the reigning champs, Vipers, felt like more than just another point. It actually meant something, especially under the lights at St. Mary’s Stadium in Kitende on Tuesday evening.

Vipers came out flying. They grabbed the lead early and pretty much ran the first half. Six minutes in, Milton Karisa latched onto a slick through ball from Karim Watambala and curled a lovely left-footed shot past NEC keeper Hannington Ssebwalunyo. That was Karisa’s sixth goal of the season, and for a minute there, it looked like the Vipers were about to run riot, just like they did in their 4-0 demolition of Buhimba last time at home.

NEC looked shaky. Coach Badru Kaddu had seen enough and made two early changes, bringing on Shamir Kimwero and Joseph Dhata for Rashid Kawawa and Daniel Shabene inside 25 minutes. The switch helped steady things, but NEC didn’t really come to life until the second half.

Then, with 15 minutes left, substitute Emmanuel Kulanga swung in a cross, and Warren Buule was there at the far post to head in the equaliser. That goal was well earned; NEC were much better after the break. Richard Basangwa, playing up front, kept his old team busy and even got Bady Da Silva and Enoch Ssebagala booked. Ssebagala didn’t last much longer, getting subbed off after a rough tackle on his former side.

NEC has been busy in the mid-season transfer window. They’ve already added six new faces, and more are on the way. Sam Ssekamatte, who scored five goals for UPDF in the first round, watched from the stands with the rest of the unused squad.

So, NEC holds on to seventh, Vipers stay top, but Kitara could shake things up if they beat URA on Thursday. This title race isn’t done yet.

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