Uganda Premier League 2026/27:
- Express 1-2 UPDF
- Kataka 0-5 Vipers
Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Football Club smiled to a 2-1 victory on the road at Hamz stadium during the 2026/27 Uganda Premier League on Thursday, 15th October 2026.
Derrick Taremwa scored a brace for the visitors whilst second half substitute Henry Wamala pulled a goal back for the Red Eagles.
Taremwa set the ball rolling with a quick goal after 120 seconds from kick off, beating goalkeeper Mathias Kigonya, also the skipper for Express.
Two minutes later, Taremwa was on target again following a goal melee to establish a 2-0 lead under five minutes after kick off.
Samson Kasozi missed a simple tap-in from close range following a well delivered in ball by experienced defender Aggrey Kirya on the 20th minute mark as the army-side intensified their raids to the opposition.
Express’ Duncan Sseninde came close with a cheeky chip flying over the goal of Shamlan Kamya in the 35th minute.
UPDF’s Robert Kitabalwa became the first player to be cautioned in the game by referee Solomon Jjumba after a late tackle in the 38th minute.
On the stroke of half time, UPDF goalkeeper Kamya was called up to deny a distant shot from Steven Yiga.
Kamya executed another save in the 66th minute as Express piled pressure.
Moments later, goalkeeper Kigonya saved from substitute Shafik Kakande before the visitors pulled back a goal.
Henry Wamala who had been introduced for Alpha Ssali at the start of the second half finished expertly from close range finish past goalkeeper Kamya after he was set up by veteran winger Sseninde in the 74th minute.
UPDF remained disciplined at the back to assimilate the raids from the opposition in the closing stages of the game.
The maximum points take Hussein Mbalangu’s coached side to 9th on the 18 team log with 8 points.
Express remains with 5 points as they stay in the 14th position.
Meanwhile, Vipers humiliated debutants Kataka 5-0 at the Bukedea Comprehensive School stadium.
Arafat Usama starred with a hat-trick as Milton Karisa and Farouk Miya scored the other goals for the reigning champions.
Team Line Ups:
Express XI: Mathias Kigonya (G.K), Peter Onzima, Duncan Sseninde, Andy Kyambadde, Douglas Rwotengeyo, Isa Glory Kisuule, Abasi Muluya, Isaac Wagoina, Alpha Ssali, Moses Sseruyidde, Steven Yiga
Subs: Michael Lutaaya (G.K), Marvin Sebirago Ssali (G.K), Rodgers Atube, John Kiseka, Aron Mutebi, Nicholas Jjonga, Henry Wamala, Hamidu Nsubuga, Keiden Lubowa, Shafic Batambuze, Aggrey Atandu, Derrick Ddungu, Rahuman Abdu Katumba
UPDF XI: Shamlan Kamya (G.K), Kawagu (Captain), Kitabalwa, Aggrey Kiirya, Kasozi, Innocent Ongurucho, Ochen, Joel Kigenyi, Derrick Talemwa, Ssegujja, Hassan Zzinda
Subs: Kibalama, Shafiq Kakande, Bahanga, Kato, Makumbi, Sekitoleko, Kiberu, Poro, Kibirango, Ayesiga, Mugisa, Kawuka Wasswa, Kalule
- Referee: Solomon Jjumba
