
Aisha Nantongo made history as the first Ugandan female footballer to feature in the Chinese Women’s Premier League, marking her debut for Changchun Dazhong WFC in their 1-0 victory over Zhejiang Women.
In Tanzania, Peter Lwasa continued his impressive form, scoring his eighth goal of the season as he helped Kagera Sugar defeat Pamba 2-1. Meanwhile, Gift Ali featured for Coastal Union in a goalless draw with Dodoma Jiji.
Elsewhere in Africa, Uganda Cranes goalkeeper Nafian Alionzi kept a clean sheet for Mechal in Ethiopia as they drew 0-0 with Welwalo Adigrat. Allan Kayiwa and Charles Musiige faced off, both playing 90 minutes, as Ethiopia Insurance defeated Dire Dawa. Alex Kitata also played full time in Shire Endaselassie’s 1-0 loss to Ethio Electric, while Geoffrey Wasswa remained on the bench as Ethiopia Bunna drew 0-0 with Hawassa.
In Rwanda, Denis Kaweesa was on the scoresheet for Etincelles in their 1-0 win over Gasogi United. Musa Esenu also found the net as Vision FC edged Amagaju 1-0. APR FC duo Denis Omedi and Hakim Kiwanuka featured in their goalless draw against Rayon Sport, while Tadeo Lwanga was on the bench.
Over in Egypt, Joackim Ojera played 90 minutes and picked up a yellow card in Arab Contractors’ 2-0 defeat to Pyramids.
In Europe, Uganda’s football exports had mixed fortunes. In the Czech Republic, Isaac Muleme played 82 minutes and received a booking as Zizkov fell 2-1 to Prostejov. Aziz Kayondo played the full match and was cautioned as Liberec settled for a goalless draw with Jablonec.
In Turkey, Joan Nabirye helped Trabzonspor secure a 2-0 win over Besiktas, while Natasha Shirazi remained on the bench as Bornova thrashed Amed SK 4-1. Juliet Nalukenge also started as a substitute in Kayserispor’s 1-0 loss to Sakarya.
In Ireland, Carl Mujaguzi came on for the last 22 minutes as Kerry FC lost 1-0 to Bray.
In the USA, Steven Sserwadda and Ibrahim Kasule featured for New York Red Bulls II in their narrow 1-0 win over Atlanta United II.
In Cyprus, Bevis Mugabi played the entire match as Anorthosis drew 0-0 with Omonia 29th May.
In France, Travis Mutyaba was introduced in the 81st minute during Bordeaux FC’s 1-0 defeat to Saumur.
In Israel, Timothy Awany played full-time in his team’s 2-1 victory over Maccabi Haifa.
In Iraq, Richard Kasagga featured as Al Karama defeated Al Hudod 3-0.
In North Macedonia, Shafik Kagimu played the full match in Brera Strumica’s 2-2 draw with Gostivar, while Mato Rogers also lasted 90 minutes as Vardar drew 1-1 with Sileks.
In Vietnam, Joseph Mpande continued his goal-scoring exploits, netting in Nam Dinh’s 1-1 draw with Cong An Ha Noi. Geoffrey Baba Kizito played full time but couldn’t prevent Binh Duong from losing 2-1 to Viettel.
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