UPDF 0-1 URA: Winning start for Ssimbwa upon return to tax collectors

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Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) Football Club recorded a 1-0 victory over Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) during match day 8 of the 2026/27 Uganda Premier League on Tuesday, 27th October 2026.

Defender Denis Sekitoleko diverted Isma Mugulusi’s tempting ball from the right flank into his own net for the all-important goal on the sunny evening.

Shafik Kakande takes on Dissan Galiwango | Credit: John Batanudde Isma Mugulusi celebrates | Credit: John Batanudde Sam Ssimbwa excited | Credit: John Batanudde

This was positive development for the tax collectors who marked a new era under head coach Sam Ssimbwa, replacing Jimmy Mwera.

Right from the onset of play, URA was an energized party when forward Nelson Senkatuka’s left footed shot was saved by goalkeeper Shamulan Kamya who got injured in the process after two minutes.

URA captain Moses Aliro Okabo curled over inside the goal area after beating off his marker Samson Kasozi on 19 minutes.

Three minutes later, Abraham Kakensa Tusubiira headed over from Dissan Galiwango’s curling corner kick.

URA and UPDF action at Hamz stadium | Credit: John Batanudde

UPDF’s won the first corner kick arrived on the half hour mark.

Defender Kasozi got cautioned for a foul on Nelson Senkatuka, the first booking of the day.

Godfrey Sekibengo looped the ball over the goalkeeper Kamya and the goal for URA’s best chance of the opening stanza after 44 minutes.

On the stroke of half time, URA defender Ronald Otti was cautioned for a high boot tackle onto Innocent Ongurucho.

Upon restart of the second half, URA made a triple change. Isma Mugulusi, Arthur Kiggundu and Moses Waiswa were introduced for Nelson Senkatuka, Ronald Otti and Abraham Kakensa Tusubira respectively.

Okabo was denied at close range by goalkeeper Kamya on the hour mark.

The tax collectors took the lead when veteran defender Sekitoleko diverted Mugulusi’s tempting ball into his own goal in the 62nd minute.

Isma Mugulusi and Moses Aliro Okabo celebrate URA’s goal | Credit: John Batanudde

Laban Tibiita replaced Godfrey Sekibengo on 65 minutes for URA while Shafik Kakande was rested for Rashid Bahanga.

With twenty minutes to play, UPDF made a double substitution with Frank Mugisa coming on for Kiberu whilst Amos Muwonge replacing Derrick Taremwa.

Referee Joshua Dulla waved play on when Okabo was pushed to the ground from behind by UPDF left back Robert Kitabalwa.

URA goalkeeper Khassim Hafizi swiftly recovered from a knock to solider on for the remaining 14 minutes of the game.

Sam Ssimbwa talks to URA players at Hamz stadium | Credit: John Batanudde

Okabo was rested for Mikidadi Ssenyonga on 82 minutes with Moses Waiswa taking over the captain’s arm band.

The victory for URA is their second in 8 outings with 7 points, jumping to 13th place.

UPDF suffered their third loss of the season as they remain on 8 points in the 11th position.

UPDF XI Vs URA | Credit: John Batanudde

Team Line Ups:

UPDF XI: Shamulan Kamya (G.K),Kawagu (Captain), Robert Kitabalwa, Denis Sekitoleko, Samson Kasozi, Kiberu, Ochen, Hussein Zzinda, Derrick Taremwa, Innocent Ongurucho, Shafik Kakande

Subs: Kibalama, Kawaka, Muwonge, Kalule, Kato, Frank Mugisa, Wasswa, Makumbi, Rashid Bahanga, Kibirango, Ayesiga, Poro, Kigenyi

Head coach: Hussein Mbalangu

URA XI Vs UPDF | Credit: John Batanudde

URA XI: Khassim Hafizi (G.K), James Penz Begisa, Disan Galiwango, Ronald Otti, Joshua Letti Lubwama, Ibrahim Wamannah, Abraham Kakensa Tusubira, Ibrahim Wamannah, John Innocent Kisolo, Godfrey Sekibengo, Moses Aliro Okabo (Captain)

Subs: Chrispas Kusiima (G.K), Muhamad Ssekkeba (G.K), Marvin Praise Wambuga, Marvin Nyanzi, Nicholas Kabonge, Eric Okutu, Laban Tibiita, Arthur Kiggundu, Mikidadi Ssenyonga, Emmanuel Oula, Fred Junior Muhanguzi, Elvis Odongo Kato, Moses Waiswa

Head coach: Sam Ssimbwa

Referee: Joshua Dulla

UPDF and URA captains with the match officials prior to kick off | Credit: John Batanudde

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