Ssekiganda, Nabweteme on target as Ugandan players abroad shine

Ugandan footballers scattered across the globe were once again in weekend action, with Ronald Ssekiganda and Sandra Nabweteme finding the back of the net to headline an eventful round of performances.

In Rwanda, Ronald Ssekiganda was on target as APR FC registered a 2-0 win over Mukura Victory Sports, a side featuring fellow Ugandan Nicholas Ssebwato as a goalkeeper. Denis Omedi and Hakim Kiwanuka also featured for APR FC in the same game, while Eric Ssenjobe was an unused substitute as Police FC edged Amagaju FC 1-0.

Meanwhile, in Mexico, Sandra Nabweteme continued her impressive form, scoring a crucial goal as Santos Laguna Women defeated Mazatlán FC 2-1.

In Ethiopia, Nafian Alionzi kept a clean sheet as Defence Force overcame Welayta Dicha 1-0, while Simon Peter Oketch featured the full 90 minutes in CBE’s 1-1 draw with Fasil Kenema. Shaban Muhammad was on the bench as Ethiopia Bunna lost 1-0 to St George.

Elsewhere in North Africa, Travis Mutyaba put in another strong shift, lasting 87 minutes as CS Sfaxien beat Soliman 2-0 in the Tunisian top flight.

In Egypt, Joackim Ojera endured a mixed evening — featuring for 90 minutes and receiving a red card in Arab Contractors’ 1-1 draw with ENPPI, while Joseph Ochaya did not feature.

In CAF interclub competitions, Steven Mukwala started on the bench as his Simba SC cruised to a 3-0 win over Nsingizini Hotspurs, where Joel Madondo featured for the Swazi outfit. Denis Onyango was an unused substitute as Mamelodi Sundowns thumped Remo Stars 5-1 in the Champions League, while Khalid Aucho featured in Singida Black Stars’ 1-1 draw with Flambeau du Centre in the Confederation Cup.

Over in Europe, Nathan Asiimwe impressed with an 88-minute outing as AFC Wimbledon defeated Plymouth Argyle 2-1 in England.

Toby Sibbick remained on the bench in Burton Albion’s 1-0 defeat to Peterborough, while in the Czech Republic, Aziz Kayondo played 56 minutes in Liberec’s 1-1 draw with Teplice.

In Scotland, Jordan Obita was an unused substitute as Hibernian hammered Livingston 4-0, while Uche Mubiru played 45 minutes in St Johnstone’s 3-1 loss to Arbroath.

Calvin Kabuye featured for 68 minutes for Varbergs BoIS

Elsewhere in Sweden, Calvin Kabuye featured for 68 minutes in Varbergs BoIS’ 0-0 stalemate with Sandviken, John Paul Dembe played 15 minutes in BK Häcken’s 1-1 draw with Sirius, and Isak Ssewankambo completed 90 minutes as Brommapojkarna drew 1-1 with Värnamo.

In Denmark, Robert Kakeeto made a brief appearance, featuring for two minutes in Middelfart’s 3-0 defeat to Horsens, while Phionah Nabbumba impressed with 79 minutes in Midtjylland Women’s narrow 3-2 loss to Køge Women.

Across the Atlantic, in the USA, Edward Kizza came off the bench to help Indy Eleven beat Loudoun United 2-1, while Bobosi Byaruhanga featured for 58 minutes in Oakland Roots’ entertaining 3-3 draw with New Mexico United. Jayden Onen was in action for 79 minutes as FC Naples lost 1-0 to Spokane Velocity, and Allan Oyirwoth watched from the bench as New England Revolution drew 2-2 with Chicago Fire.

Mpande was an unused substitute in PVF-CAND’s 1-0 loss

In Asia, Geoffrey Kizito featured in Binh Duong’s 2-1 win over Nam Dinh, while Joseph Mpande was an unused substitute in PVF-CAND’s 1-0 loss to Thanh Hoa — both in Vietnam.

Elsewhere, Elvis Bwomono watched from the bench as Vestmannaeyjar were beaten 2-1 by KR Reykjavik in Iceland, and Carl Mujaguzi came on for 30 minutes as Kerry FC fell 5-1 to Bray Wanderers in Ireland.

In Zambia, Keziron Kizito featured for 59 minutes as Kansanshi Dynamos drew 1-1 with NAPSA Stars, while in Greece, Farouk Miya was in action for Illoupoli FC, who lost 2-1 to Ellas Syrou.

It was a weekend of mixed fortunes for Uganda’s foreign legion — from Ssekiganda’s goal in Rwanda to Nabweteme’s strike in Mexico — proving that Ugandan talent continues to shine far and wide.

As the season gathers momentum, more Ugandan players are stepping up with decisive performances abroad. The weekend’s exploits from Ssekiganda, Nabweteme, and several others highlight the growing influence of Ugandan footballers on the global stage, offering a glimpse of the country’s bright footballing future.