Ugandans Abroad: Goals, grit and mixed fortunes across the weekend

Ugandan players spread across different continents experienced a weekend filled with contrasting results, standout performances, and key individual contributions for their respective clubs.

In the United States, several players made their mark. Allan Oyirwoth completed the full 90 minutes for New England Revolution II, though they fell 2-1 to Columbus Crew II.

Bobosi Byaruhanga also went the distance as Oakland Roots secured a 1-1 draw with FC Tulsa.

Edward Kizza delivered one of the standout moments, coming off the bench in the 52nd minute before scoring in the 68th to help Indy Eleven claim a 2-2 draw against Birmingham.

Edward Kizza 𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙯𝙚𝙨 off the volley for @IndyEleven! 😎 pic.twitter.com/TAo0gD78fJ

— USL Championship (@USLChampionship) April 19, 2026

Ibrahim Kasule featured for 75 minutes and picked up a yellow card in Connecticut’s narrow 2-1 loss to New York City II.

In Europe, Herbert Bockhorn played a full match in Germany as Magdeburg secured a solid 2-0 victory over Düsseldorf.

In the Czech Republic, Aziz Kayondo also lasted 90 minutes in Liberec’s goalless draw with Mlada Boleslav, although he was cautioned early in the 19th minute.

Sulaiman Mulumba remained an unused substitute as Pribram defeated Sparta Prague B 2-0.

Meanwhile in Romania, Elio Capradossi stayed on the bench as U Cluj suffered a 2-1 defeat to Dinamo Bucuresti.

England saw mixed outcomes for Ugandan players. Nathan Asiimwe featured for 71 minutes in AFC Wimbledon’s 3-1 loss to Plymouth, while Toby Sibbick made a brief 13-minute appearance in Burton’s 1-1 draw with Peterborough.

Bethany Kaluya came on in the 57th minute to help Lewes FC secure a 2-0 win over Bournemouth.

Bevis Mugabi was an unused substitute as Carlisle edged Truro 1-0.

In Scandinavia, Robert Kakeeto played 69 minutes in Middelfart’s heavy 6-0 defeat to Hobro, while Moses Opondo remained on the bench during Fredericia’s entertaining 2-2 draw with Silkeborg.

On the African continent, Denis Onyango was an unused substitute as Mamelodi Sundowns edged Esperance Tunis 1-0 in the CAF Champions League.

In South Africa, Ali Mwirusi started for Midland Wanderers in their 3-0 loss to Kruger United, while Salim Jamal was on the bench as Richards Bay secured a 1-0 victory over TS Galaxy.

In Egypt, Joackim Ojera impressed with an 86-minute outing as Arab Contractors defeated El Gaish 2-0, while Joseph Ochaya was an unused substitute in the same fixture.

Kenya had a busy schedule for Ugandan exports. Bronson Nsubuga came off the bench to help Shabana to a 1-0 win over Kakamega Homeboyz. Samuel Ssenyonjo and James Ssetuba featured for AFC Leopards in their 3-0 defeat to Police FC.

Denis Iguma played in Tusker FC’s goalless draw with Sofapaka, while Edward Masembe featured as APS Bomet cruised to a 3-0 victory over Posta Rangers.

Kizza Mustafa and Shafik Ssebyala were both involved in Nairobi United’s 4-2 win over Murang’a, and William Wadri featured for Bandari in a stalemate against Gor Mahia.

Elsewhere, Shafik Kagimu registered an assist despite Bangladesh Police falling 3-1 to Abahani Limited.

In Tanzania, Peter Lwasa played the full match in Pamba FC’s narrow 1-0 loss to Tabora United, where Christopher Tebandeke was on the bench for the winning side.

In Rwanda, goalkeeper Nicholas Sebwato kept a clean sheet as Mukura Victory Sports edged El Merriekh 1-0. Robert Mukongotya featured for Etincelles in their impressive 2-1 win over APR, where Ronald Ssekiganda and Hakim Kiwanuka started, and Denis Omedi was introduced from the bench.

Allan Kateregga remained an unused substitute in Police FC’s 1-0 loss to Bugesera.

In Asia, Halid Lwaliwa featured for 83 minutes in Al Shabab’s 5-3 defeat to Al Kuwait in the Asia Challenge League, while in Vietnam, Geoffrey Kizito was on the bench as Binh Duong lost 4-2 to Hanoi FC.

Finally, in Spain, Victor Matovu featured for CE Manresa, but they suffered a 2-0 defeat to Montanesa.

Overall, it was a weekend of resilience and notable contributions from Ugandan players abroad, highlighted by key performances, a goal from Edward Kizza, and an assist from Shafik Kagimu, despite the mixed results across various leagues.