Matchday 10 of Sizoni Pamoja was successfully concluded between 3rd and 6th November 2026, with all nine fixtures played. The round produced eight outright victories, comprising six home wins and two away triumphs, while only one fixture ended in a stalemate.
It is also worth noting that the previously postponed Matchday 3 encounter between Kitara and URA, initially deferred due to Kitara’s continental engagements, had been rescheduled for Saturday, 7th November 2026, within the Matchday 10 window. However, the fixture has suffered a second postponement, this time owing to the unavailability of a suitable home venue for Kitara. The club had been barred from using Hoima City Stadium, and efforts to secure an alternative venue had yet to yield a solution.
Nonetheless, Matchday 10 has now drawn to a close, providing several notable talking points worth examining.
Goals galore
Match day 10 proved to be the most prolific round of the season so far, with a staggering 30 goals registered across the nine fixtures, translating into an average of more than three goals per game.
Only three encounters produced fewer than three goals, while the remaining fixtures delivered entertaining goal fests. Notable among them were the seven-goal spectacle between URA and Kataka and the five-goal thriller involving Express and Blacks Power.
With that remarkable tally, match day 10 has set a new benchmark for the season, recording the highest number of goals in a single match day since the campaign kicked off.
Fourth coaching casualty of the season
By the conclusion of matchday 10, the season had witnessed its fourth managerial casualty, with Ntugasaze parting ways with Pius Ngabo. He became the latest victim of the growing coaching turnover, following Joseph Mutyaba at Kigezi, Jimmy Kintu at URA and Dennis Lavagne at Vipers, who had all been relieved of their duties earlier in the campaign.
In an interesting twist, Ngabo’s successor turned out to be Joseph Mutyaba, the same tactician who had earlier been shown the exit at Kigezi. Mutyaba has since taken charge at Ntugasaze, overseeing their matchday 9 encounter that ended in a 1-1 draw against Express before suffering a 3-1 defeat to UPPC in matchday 10.
With his return to the dugout at a different club, attention now shifts to what he can bring to Ntugasaze, and whether his arrival will provide the spark needed to turn the team’s fortunes around.
Meanwhile, Ngabo made a switch to Kigezi, where he is now reunited with Kefa Kisala.
BUL moves to the top of the summit
In one of the opening fixtures of matchday 10, SC Villa suffered a 2–1 defeat to BUL at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru. The hosts seized control of the contest through two first-half strikes from Alex Kitata and Derrick Byabachwezi, establishing a comfortable lead at the break. Tonny Asiku later pulled one back for the Jogoos in the second half, but his effort proved nothing more than a consolation as BUL held on to claim all three points.
The victory propelled BUL above SC Villa to the summit of the league table with 23 points, while the Jogoos slipped to third place on 21 points. More significantly, the defeat marked SC Villa’s first loss of the season, whereas BUL maintained their unbeaten run through matchday 10.
Kigezi off the mark, Kataka’s wait continues
Kigezi HomeBoyz finally ended their agonising wait for a maiden victory of the season, edging Mbarara City 2–1 in a dramatic Western Derby in Rwamwanja. It was a triumph that arrived in the most dramatic fashion, with the decisive moment coming deep into stoppage time.
Youngster Jjemba John broke the deadlock early in the second half, putting Kigezi in front and seemingly setting them on course for a narrow 1–0 victory. However, Brian Aheebwa restored parity around the 87th minute, threatening to deny the hosts their long-awaited breakthrough. Just when the contest appeared destined for a draw, Michael Walaga struck in stoppage time to snatch all three points for Kigezi and finally deliver their first win of the campaign. The victory lifted them from the foot of the table to 16th position, although they remained in the relegation zone.
While Kigezi finally found their breakthrough, the search for a first victory continued for Kataka, who suffered yet another home defeat in a seven-goal thriller against URA. The Tax Collectors emerged 4–3 winners in an entertaining encounter, with Dennis Luzige, Moses Aliro, Nelson Ssenkatuka and Abraham Tusubira finding the net for URA. Kataka’s response came through Richard Lampani, Ali Ssentamu and Martin Wambi, but their three goals ultimately proved insufficient to salvage a result.
The defeat condemned Kataka to the foot of the standings with just three points, further deepening their struggles this season. URA, on the other hand, continued their impressive resurgence, climbing into mid-table territory. The victory marked their third consecutive league win under new head coach Sam Ssimbwa, further underlining the positive momentum gathering around the Tax Collectors.
Seven-game unbeaten run for UPPC and KCCA as Police continue their resurgence
KCCA cruised to a convincing 3–0 home victory over Maroons at Lugogo, with Ashraf Mugume getting on the scoresheet alongside two own goals conceded by Derrick Basoga and Jackson Nnunda. It was a comfortable afternoon for the Kasasiro Boys, who secured all three points without conceding to record a sixth consecutive win.
At Kira Road Arena, however, the spotlight belonged to Ambrose Kigozi, who produced a remarkable individual performance to inspire UPPC to a 3–1 comeback victory over the hosts Ntungasaze. Kennedy Muserero had initially put the home side ahead, but Kigozi took charge of proceedings, scoring all three goals to complete a superb hat-trick and turn the contest in UPPC’s favour.
The victories extended the respective unbeaten runs of KCCA and UPPC to seven matches. Their impressive consistency is also reflected in the standings, where the two sides occupy consecutive positions, with UPPC sitting fourth and KCCA following closely in fifth but on the same points: 19.
On the other side, Police continued their steady resurgence, extending their unbeaten run to four consecutive matches since suffering a heavy 6–1 defeat to SC Villa on match day 6. The Cops were held to a 1–1 draw by Kitara at Kira Road Arena, in a contest that saw the visitors draw first blood through Gaddafi Wahab before Bedia Ikamba restored parity for the hosts to secure a share of the spoils.
The result saw Police retain sixth position on the league table, further consolidating their recovery after that damaging defeat to the Jogoos. Kitara, meanwhile, remained in 10th place, although their position comes with the significant caveat of having played four fewer matches than the teams around them.
Sigh of relief for Vipers and Express
Vipers finally found a way back to winning ways after a difficult spell that had seen them suffer two consecutive defeats despite parting ways with head coach Dennis Lavagne. The continued slump had intensified pressure on the Venoms while further undermining their hopes of defending the league title. However, their fortunes changed against Lugazi at home, where they eventually secured a hard-fought 2–0 victory through late strikes from Princewill Tarabina and Abubaker Walusimbi.
At Nakivubo, Express were at the heart of another dramatic five-goal encounter, edging Blacks Power 3–2 in a contest that produced late twists. The Red Eagles appeared firmly in control after John Kisseka and Henry Wamala struck twice in quick succession during the first half.
However, Emmanuel Oketch pulled one back for Blacks Power before the interval, keeping the visitors within reach. The drama intensified late in the game when Rajab Fazil restored parity for the visitors, seemingly setting the stage for a share of the spoils. But substitute Isaac Wagoina had the final say, striking in the 90th minute to snatch a dramatic victory for Express.
Both results offered much-needed relief to two sides that had endured difficult spells. For Vipers, the victory was particularly important following their disastrous start under former coach Lavagne and the two successive defeats that followed under his successor John Ayala Luyinda. A positive result had become essential in restoring confidence and halting their worrying slide.
For Express, meanwhile, the triumph ended a lengthy wait for a league victory dating back to match day 2. Beyond the three points, the dramatic win could prove significant in easing the mounting pressure on head coach Morley Byekwaso and giving his side renewed belief as the campaign progresses.
UPDF, Mbalangu under pressure
Pressure continued to intensify on UPDF and head coach Mbalangu after suffering their fourth consecutive defeat of the season. NEC condemned the Army side to another frustrating afternoon, securing a narrow 1–0 victory courtesy of Fahad Bayo’s decisive strike.
UPDF’s struggles have become increasingly alarming, with the side now enduring four consecutive defeats without finding the back of the net in any of those encounters. The latest setback further compounded their troubles, dropping them into the relegation zone with just eight points and leaving Mbalangu with mounting questions to answer.
NEC, on the other hand, continued their impressive campaign, with the victory propelling them above SC Villa into second place on 23 points, further strengthening their position among the league’s leading contenders.
BEST TEAM
Braddy Wokorach (BUL)
Hillary Onek (BUL)
Rogers Atube (Express)
Princewill Tarabina (Vipers)
Herbert Achayi (KCCA)
Ali Bayo (Police)
Abubaker Walusimbi (Vipers)
Michael Walaga (Kigezi)
Joseph Jjemba (Kigezi)
Moses Aliro (URA)
Ambrose Kigozi (UPPC)
Coach: Kefa Kisala (Kigezi Homeboyz)