Mato's brace and Ojok's lone strike highlight Ugandan stars abroad
- Ronald Lusulire
- 3 days ago
- 3 min read
Uganda’s Rogers Mato and Deogratious Ojok were the standout performers abroad over the weekend, delivering decisive goals for their respective clubs.
Mato came off the bench in the 63rd minute and made an instant impact, netting twice to guide FK Vardar to a commanding 3-1 victory over Pelister in North Macedonia. Meanwhile, in Kenya, Ojok was the hero for Tusker FC, scoring the lone goal after being introduced in the second half as they edged Bidco United 1-0.
Elsewhere across Europe
In Denmark, Phionah Nabbumba played 16 minutes in Midtjylland’s 1-1 draw with ASA Aarhus, while Robert Kakeeto enjoyed 81 minutes on the pitch as Middelfart secured a narrow 1-0 win over BK Frem.
In Sweden, John Paul Dembe featured for the final eight minutes as Hacken saw off Brommapojkarna 2-0, whereas Calvin Kabuye remained on the bench in Mjallby’s 2-2 stalemate with IF Elfsborg.
In England, Asiimwe Nathan played a full match in Walsall’s 1-1 draw with AFC Wimbledon, while goalkeeper Giouse Bellagambi was an unused substitute in Barnet’s 3-1 victory over Gateshead.
In Romania, Mahad Kayondo was on the bench as CSM Slatina defeated Selimbar 2-0.
In Italy, Elio Capradossi played 90 minutes in Cittadella’s 2-2 draw with Cremonese.
In Czech Republic, Isaac Muleme was on the bench as Zizkov edged Taborsko 1-0, while Aziz Kayondo was not included in Slovan Liberec’s squad as they thrashed Slovacko 4-0 away from home.
In Serbia, Pius Obuya played 35 minutes as Radnicki S. Mitrovica secured a 2-0 win over Javor.
In Scotland, Jordan Obita had a solid performance, providing an assist as Hibernian cruised to a 3-0 victory over St Johnstone.
Ugandans in African league
In South Africa, Denis Onyango remained on the bench as Mamelodi Sundowns edged Sekhukhune 1-0, while Jamal Salim played the entire match in Richards Bay FC’s disappointing 3-0 loss to Polokwane.
In Tanzania, Peter Lwasa featured as Kagera Sugar edged Joseph Akandwanaho’s Tabora United 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in normal time in the Federation Cup.
In Rwanda, Nicholas Sebwato kept a clean sheet as Mukura Sport defeated Rayon Sport 1-0, while Emma Okwi featured in AS Kigali’s goalless draw with Gasogi United. Denis Omedi came on in the second half as APR FC defeated Vision FC 2-1, where Musa Esenu played. Ashraf Mandela played for Police FC in their 1-0 loss to Kiyovu, but Allan Kateregga and Eric Ssenjobe were absent.
In DR Congo, Saidi Keni was in goal for AS Vita, but they fell 2-1 to Celesta.
In Kenya, Kaddu George played the full game, while Ojok Deogratious came off the bench to net the winner, and Denis Iguma also made a second-half appearance in Tusker FC’s 1-0 victory over Bidco United.
North America & Asia Round-Up
In USA, Edward Kizza played 90 minutes in Indy Eleven’s 3-2 loss to Colorado Springs. Allan Oyirwoth helped New England Revolution II dominate Toronto FC II in a 4-0 win, while Jayden Onen played the full match in FC Naples’ goalless draw with Portland Hearts of Pine.
Steven Sserwadda was introduced in the 69th minute, and Ibrahim Kasule came on in the 87th minute as New York Red Bulls II edged New York City 3-2.
In Mexico, Sandra Nabweteme played the full match in Santos Laguna’s 3-0 defeat to Club América.
In Israel, Timothy Awany played the full game as Ashdod and Hapoel Jerusalem settled for a 1-1 draw.
In Iraq, Richard Kasagga featured for Al Karma in their goalless draw with Diala.
In Vietnam, Geoffrey Baba Kizito played for Binh Duong as they secured victory over Phu Dong Ninh Binh.
Mato’s heroics in Macedonia and Ojok’s decisive strike in Kenya were the highlights of an action-packed weekend for Ugandan players plying their trade across the globe.
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