Ugandan Players Abroad: Okwi, Mukwala and Bakaki on target
- Ronald Lusulire
- Mar 17
- 2 min read

Ugandan footballers abroad showcased their talents over the weekend ahead of the international break. Emmanuel Okwi found the net for AS Kigali despite their loss, Steven Mukwala continued his scoring form for Simba SC and defender Shafik Bakaki scored for Musanze FC.
Rwanda
Emmanuel Okwi scored for AS Kigali in their 2-1 defeat to Rayon Sport.
Shafik Bakaki netted for Musanze FC as they triumphed 3-0 over Kiyovu Sport.
Ashraf Mandela featured for Police FC in their 1-0 win over Bugesera.
Michael Lutaaya and Musa Esenu played for Vision FC in a 1-1 draw with Etincelles, while Robert Mukongyotya represented Etincelles.
Tanzania
Steven Mukwala scored and provided an assist as Simba SC thrashed Dodoma Jiji 6-0.
USA
Allan Oyiworth played 63 minutes as New England Revolution 2 beat Cincinnati 2 2-0.
Jayden Onen assisted in FC Naples' 2-0 win over Madison FC, playing 81 minutes.
Edward Kizza contributed an assist in Indy Eleven's 3-1 win over Miami FC, playing 82 minutes.
Scotland
Jordan Obita played the full 90 minutes as Hibernian drew 1-1 with Kilmarnock.
Elvis Bwomono was on the bench as St Mirren drew 2-2 with Motherwell FC.
Czech Republic
Isaac Muleme played 90 minutes in Zizkov's 3-1 loss to Zlin.
Aziz Kayondo featured for 13 minutes as Liberec defeated Sparta Prague.
In Denmark:
Robert Kakeeto played 82 minutes as Middelfart lost 3-1 to AB Kopenhagen.
Greece
Yudaya Nakayenze featured for REA women in a 2-1 defeat to OF1 Crete women.
In Turkey:
Joan Nabirye featured in Trabzonspor's 2-1 loss to Faith Vatan Sport.
Natasha Shirazi played for Bornova in their 2-0 loss to Besiktas.
India
Fazila Ikwaput scored a brace as Gokulam Kerala defeated Odisha FC 3-1, while Sharon Nana started on the bench.
Joanita Ainembabazi played for Kickstart FC in their loss to Resty Nanziri's East Bengal, where Nanziri featured.
Hadijah Nandago scored her first goal for Sethu FC in a 3-2 loss to Sribhumi, with Aminah Nababi also featuring.
Ireland
Carl Mujaguzi was on the bench as Kerry FC lost 3-2 to Longford.
Italy
Elio Capradossi was on the bench as Cittadella lost 2-1 to Sassuolo.
South Africa
Isima Watenga played as Golden Arrows lost 1-0 to Magesi.
Denis Onyango was on the bench as Mamelodi Sundowns lost 2-1 to Orlando Pirates.
Jamal Salim kept a clean sheet as Richards Bay FC defeated Kaizer Chiefs 2-0.
Kenya
Faruk Musisi featured as Kakamega Homeboyz drew 0-0 with Talanta FC.
James Ssetuba was on the bench as Leopards drew 1-1 with Sam Kintu’s Shabana FC but Kintu wasn’t in the match day squad.
North Macedonia
Shafik Kagimu played the full 90 minutes as Brera Strumica lost 2-0 to Sileka.
In Sweden:
John Paul Dembe played two minutes after coming off the bench as Hacken defeated Norrkoping 3-1.
Egypt
Phionah Nabulime played for FC Masar in their 4-0 win over Al Ahli Bank.
In Albania:
Derrick Kakooza played for KF Terbuni in their 1-0 loss to Luzi United.
In Israel:
Timothy Awany played the full 90 minutes as they drew 1-1 with Maccabi Bnei Raina.
England
Toby Sibbick was on the bench as Wigan lost 2-1 to Charlton.
Bellagambi Giouse was on the bench as Barnet defeated Woking 1-0.