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James Bogere Sends Uganda to First-Ever FIFA World Cup

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6 days ago

April 14, 2025

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The Uganda U17 national team, the Cubs, have made history by becoming the first Ugandan football team ever to qualify for a FIFA World Cup tournament after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over The Gambia in a high-stakes playoff in Morocco.

In a thrilling match held at Stade El Abdi in El Jadida, Morocco, Uganda overcame an early setback to secure the win that booked their place at the 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup in Qatar. Gambia’s Ahmed Njundu Kanyi struck in the first minute to give the Baby Scorpions an early lead, but Uganda responded brilliantly.

Forward James Bogere was the day’s hero, netting a first-half brace in the 13th and 33rd minutes to flip the game in Uganda’s favour.

His clinical finishing and relentless work ethic led to a spirited display from the young Cubs, who showed impressive attacking flair and tactical discipline.

In the second half, Uganda held firm under pressure, with Coach Brian Ssenyondo’s side displaying remarkable composure and defensive resilience to protect their lead until the final whistle.

This playoff fixture was created after CAF received an additional qualification slot to the U17 World Cup.

It pitted the two third-placed teams in group A and C, respectively, from the 2025 U17 AFCON Uganda and Gambia against each other in a winner-takes-all clash for the first two of Africa’s remaining ticket to Qatar.

With this monumental victory, Uganda has not only secured a spot at the 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup but also etched their name in the annals of the country’s sporting history.

This marks Uganda’s first-ever qualification for a World Cup tournament at any age level.

The result is a major milestone for Ugandan football and a testament to the growing development of youth football structures in the country. The Cubs’ achievement will undoubtedly inspire future generations and elevate Uganda’s profile on the global stage.

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BUL FC Triumphs Over KCCA FC in Thrilling Encounter

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April 14, 2025

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BUL FC secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over KCCA FC in a StarTimes Uganda Premier League match at the MTN Omondi Stadium. The team’s resilience and determination were on full display as they overcame a strong KCCA side to claim all three points.

The match got off to a lively start, with BUL FC’s goalkeeper Joel Mutakubwa making a remarkable save in the 18th minute. Swabiru Mpasa threatened to score in the 24th minute, but his effort went wide despite a promising build-up from Martin Aprem.

The deadlock was broken in the 28th minute when Jeromy Kirya scored a crucial goal, courtesy of a brilliant assist from Swabiru Mpasa. This gave BUL FC a 1-0 lead at halftime, and the team was determined to build on this momentum in the second half.

The second half was marked by intense action, with Joel Mutakubwa making another crucial save in the 53rd minute to deny KCCA’s Shafiq. BUL FC continued to push for a second goal, and Karim Ndugwa came close in the 60th minute before scoring a well-taken goal in the 84th minute, assisted by Isaac Musiima.

Despite KCCA’s late pressure, Joel Mutakubwa remained resolute, making another crucial save in the 90th minute to deny Sengendo. Ashraf Mugume scored a consolation goal for KCCA in the 90+3 minute, but it was too little, too late.

The final whistle marked a hard-fought 2-1 victory for BUL FC, a testament to the team’s determination and resilience. Jeromy Kirya and Karim Ndugwa scored the goals that sealed the win, with Swabiru Mpasa and Isaac Musiima providing the assists. Joel Mutakubwa’s outstanding performance in goal was instrumental in securing the win.

Next Match
BUL FC shall be in action again as we host Police FC at the FUFA Technical Center Njeru on Wednesday, 16th April at 4pm. We’re looking forward to this exciting match and appreciate the continued support of our fans.

Final Score: KCCA FC 1-2 BUL FC