Entebbe UPPC, URA in non-scoring stalemate | 2026/27 UPL

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Entebbe UPPC and Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) Football Clubs played to a non scoring draw at the Hamz Stadium under the floodlights on Thursday, 15th October 2025.

Entebbe UPPC commenced the game on a bright footing earning a corner kick inside the opening sixty seconds.

James Penz Begisa shields the ball away from Calvin Peter Emayu | Credit: John Batanudde Credit: John Batanudde

Goalkeeper Denis Otim long ball found Ambrose Kigozi; on the turn, Kigozi shot off target.

On the quarter hour mark, Kisiriko laid a dangerous ball unattended to across the Entebbe UPPC goal area.

Action between URA and Entebbe UPPC at Hamz Stadium | Credit: John Batanudde Credit: John Batanudde

Kigozi headed Ibrahim Mugulusi’s cross above the goal net as the visitors intensified their raids to the opposition after 22 minutes.

Three minutes later, Norman Namanya got close with a header out of the goal frame off Dissan Galiwango’s cross down the left flank.

It was Namanya again with another header from James Begisa’s cross on the right wing.

Thomas Ochungu in action with URA’s Mikidad Ssenyonga | Credit: John Batanudde Credit: John Batanudde

Entebbe UPPC made a shock first half change with Ibrahim Mugulusi paving way for Swadik Moro after 27 minutes.

Moro came closest to breaking the deadlock when his left footed shot hit the upright in the 38th minute.

URA goalkeeper Khassim Hafizi, a debutant for the tax collectors on the day dived well to save off a curling ball from Reich Triomphe Kokolo.

Entebbe UPPC’s Sharifu “Diao” Ssengendo shoots the ball as Ibrahim Wamannah closes by | Credit: John Batanudde Credit: John Batanudde

Upon restart of play, Namanya’s header flew over the goal after a well executed free-kick by Moses Waiswa.

In the 55th minute; Entebbe UPPC goalkeeper Denis Otim executed a double save; first from Namanya and then Mikadadi Ssenyonga as the tax collectors pushed numbers ahead.

On the break, Kigozi looked on in his disbelief when his laid ball from the right found Calvin Emayu late inside the goal area.

Godfrey Ssekibengo and Muhammed Kyeyune were introduced for Alex Yiga and Mikidad Ssenyonga respectively in URA’s double change on the hour mark.

Julius Poloto replaced Emayo after 65 minutes and Steven Munguchi came on for Kokolo.

Entebbe UPPC left back Thomas Ochungu was cautioned for a rough tackle in the 71st minute.

URA midfielder Norman Namanya chest controls a high ball | Credit: John Batanudde Credit: John Batanudde

URA goalkeeper Hafizi forced a finger tip save from Kigozi as the Printers earned a fruitless corner kick.

Inside the final 10 minutes, URA made a double change when the duo of John Innocent Kisolo and Nicholas Kabonge replaced Denis Luzige Kisiriko and Moses Waiswa Ndhondhi respectively.

Julius Poloto was a late withdrawal for Ibrahim Orit as the spoils were shared by the two teams.

Swadik Moro in action for Entebbe UPPC against James Penz Begisa | Credit: John Batanudde Credit: John Batanudde

This is the second draw for Entebbe UPPC of the season, as they make 11 points from six matches played so far.

For URA, the draw earns them their 4th point in five outings, casting a miserable start for the tax collectors’ team.

URA XI Vs Entebbe UPPC | Credit: John Batanudde Credit: John Batanudde

Team Line Ups:

URA XI: Khassim Hafizi (G.K), James Penz Begisa, Dissan Galiwango, Arthur Kiggundu (Captain), Joshua Letti Lubwama, Norman Namanya, Ibrahim Wamannah, Mikidadi Ssenyonga, Moses Waiswa Ndhondhi, Denis Luzige Kisiriko, Alex Yiga

Subs: Muhamad Ssekkeba (G.K), Chrispas Kusiima (G.K), Marvin Praise Wambuga, Marvin Nyanzi, Moses Okabo Aliro, Nicholas Kabonge, Eric Okutu, Laban Tibiita, Abraham Kakensa Tusubira, Muhammad Kyeyune, John Innocent Kisolo, Godfrey Sekibengo, Emmanuel Oula

Entebbe UPPC XI Vs URA | Credit: John Batanudde Credit: John Batanudde

Entebbe UPPC XI: Denis Otim (G.K), Gift Jonathan Odongo, Thomas Ochungo, George Kiryowa (Captain), Tah Barni Kelvin, Ronald Kayondo, Ibrahim Mugulusi, Reich Triomphe Kokolo, Calvin Peter Emayu, Sharifu Ssengendo

Subs: Julius Poloto, Steven Munguchi, Noordin Saddic Bunjo, Hassan Ssenyonjo, Issa Bugembe, Reagan Isabirye, Dan Daris Kazibwe, Mitrali Ndza Sam Rutherford Yanick

Head coach: Abdallah Mubiru

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