Author: Wycliffe Kirunda

The Uganda Cricket Association is set to host the much-anticipated UCA Season Awards 2024 on November 30th at the Copper Chimney in Lugogo. The prestigious event will celebrate the outstanding achievements of players, coaches, volunteers and teams who have made an impact on Ugandan cricket throughout the year. 2024 has been a historic year for Ugandan cricket, with the Cricket Cranes making their debut at the T20 World Cup in the West Indies and the Victoria Pearls securing their fourth Kwibuka title. The Season Awards will honor these remarkable accomplishments, recognizing talent across several categories, including Cricketer of the Year,…

BUL FC was held to a 1-1 draw by Express FC in a tough Uganda Premier League match in Lugazi, as Sam Ssenyonjo’s late equalizer denied them all three points. BUL took the lead in the dying moments of the first half, thanks to a powerful header from defender Walter Ochora. He rose high to meet a perfect corner kick from Jeromy Kirya, giving the hosts a 1-0 advantage. The second half saw Express push hard for an equalizer, but BUL’s defense seemed solid. However, in the 88th minute, Express’ Ssenyonjo took advantage of a defensive mistake and calmly slotted…

Uganda Cranes wrapped up their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign with a solid 1-0 victory over Congo in Brazzaville, ending the journey on a high note. The only goal of the match came in the second half, when Travis Mutyaba scored in the 55th minute. Mutyaba, playing for Bordeaux, was in the right place at the right time. He met a well-placed corner from Denis Omedi, turned past his defender, and fired the ball into the net, leaving Congo’s goalkeeper with no chance. This win was a much-needed boost for Uganda, especially after their disappointing 2-0 loss to…

Uganda finished the first round of the ICC Cricket World Cup Challenge League B with an impressive unbeaten record after defeating Bahrain by 166 runs on Match Day 8 at Entebbe’s Lakeside Oval. Uganda won the toss and chose to bat first, posting a competitive 267/8 in 50 overs. The standout performer was Shrideep Mangela, who scored a brilliant maiden List A century, finishing on 102 off 128 balls. Dinesh Nakrani also played a key role, scoring 76 off 47 balls to boost Uganda’s total. Bahrain’s bowlers, Ali Dawood (2/41) and Sohail Ahmed (2/47), fought hard but couldn’t stop Uganda’s…

Result Uganda 254/9 in 50 overs Italy 230/10 in 49.3 overs Uganda won by 24 runs Cricket Cranes secured a hard-fought 24-run victory over Italy on Wednesday at the Lakeside Oval in Entebbe. The win took them to the top of the table in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Challenge League with 7 points, remaining unbeaten in the competition. Uganda won the toss and chose to bat first. Italy’s bowlers started well, with Grant Stewart keeping things tight in the opening overs. However, Uganda struggled early on, losing three wickets in the first 30 overs. By then, they had…

Result Uganda 289/7 in 50 overs Tanzania 80/10 in 27.5 overs Uganda won by 209 runs Riazat Ali Shah led Uganda to a dominant 209-run victory over Tanzania on Saturday in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Challenge League B. He became the first captain of the Cricket Cranes to score a List A century, making 104 runs off 85 balls. Riazat came to bat at No. 5 after the fall of Robinson Obuya (39) in the 20th over. He quickly took control, hitting 5 fours and 6 sixes. His performance was similar to a match in 2022, when he…

BUL Football Club celebrated their first home win of the season, defeating Bright Stars 1-0 in a tightly contested match at Lugazi. The game’s only goal came from Anwar Ntege, who headed the ball into the net in the 9th minute after a well-placed free kick by Nicholas Mwere. This victory is significant for BUL, as they had not won in their first four games. Now, with three wins in a row, they have moved up to fourth place in the league with eleven points from seven matches. On the other hand, Bright Stars are struggling. They remain winless this…

The Soroti Cricket Academy will celebrate its 10th anniversary on December 20, 2024, in Soroti City as it continues to make a difference in the lives of young people. Since its start in 2014, the Academy has helped over 1,800 boys and girls grow through cricket, education, and community support. “Our goal is to empower youth to reach their full potential,” says Chairman Felix Musana. What began with just four children has grown into a vibrant program with three cricket grounds, three cricket clubs, and partnerships with 18 schools. Remarkably, 25 former players from the academy have gone on to…

BUL FC celebrated a convincing 3-1 victory over Kitara in their sixth match of the Uganda Premier League at Royal Park Butema in Hoima. This win brings BUL’s points total to 8, moving them up to 8th place in the league. The game started with a bang for BUL. Just 94 seconds in, Martin Aprem found the net with a powerful shot, thanks to a precise cross from Ibrahim Orit. The early goal set the tone, and within ten minutes, Walter Ochora doubled the lead by heading in a corner from Jeromy Kirya. Kitara managed to respond in the 28th…

Uganda Cricket Association has named a 14-man squad for the first round of the ICC Challenge League B tournament, set to take place from November 4-16 at Lugogo and Entebbe Ovals. This tournament is a big chance for Uganda, as it forms part of the qualification path to the 2027 Cricket World Cup. Riazat Ali Shah will now lead as captain, taking over from Brian Masaba. Ali Shah is excited about this new role and confident about the team’s shared goal. “Captaincy is just an extra responsibility. We all know our roles, and our main aim is to reach One…