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Ugandan Players Abroad: Mugabi scores first goal for Anorthosis Famagusta


Bevis Mugabi celebrating his goal for Anorthosis in Cyprus. Photo by Famagusta media.


An action parked weekend it was for a number of Ugandan foreign based players in the diaspora at their respective clubs but do you know how they performed?


Pan-Africa Football followed them up and here is a recap of their performance.


Cyprus

Bevis Mugabi scored his first goal for Anorthosis Famagusta as they secured a 4-2 victory over Omonia Aradipou in the Cypriot Cup.


Czech Republic

Aziz Kayondo came on as a 77th-minute substitute for Slovan Liberec in their 1-1 away draw with FK Pardubice. He was booked a minute later. France Travis Mutyaba made an 80th-minute appearance for Girondins Bordeaux in their 1-0 win over La Roche.


England

Divine Mukasa continued his brilliant form, scoring a brace in the 33rd and 58th minutes as Manchester City U18 beat Stoke City U18 4-1. Mukasa now boasts 10 goals and 10 assists in 10 games this season.


Tobby Sibbick played the full 90 minutes at right back as Wigan Athletic defeated Bolton Wanderers 2-0 in League One. Goalkeeper Giousue Bellagambi was an unused substitute as Barnet FC thrashed Ebbsfleet United 4-1 in the National League.


Israel

Timothy Awany was absent from Ashdod FC's matchday squad as they lost 3-2 to Beitar Jerusalem at home. Italy Elio Capradossi made his first start for Citadella but was substituted in the 36th minute as they drew 0-0 with Cremonese in Serie B.


Serbia

Pius Obuya was an unused substitute as his Radnicki Sremska Mitrovica fell 2-1 to Dubocica in the Prva Liga. Tunisia Kenneth Semakula was an unused substitute as Club Africain defeated Metaoui 3-0 to move to the top of the table.


South Africa

Salim Jamal played the full match as Richards Bay beat Golden Arrows, who had Ismael Watenga as an unused substitute, 1-0 away from home. Charles Lukwago was an unused substitute as Venda FC lost 2-1 at home to Highbury FC in the second division.


Scotland

Elvis Bwomono played the entire match as St. Mirren FC edged St. Johnstone 3-2 away from home.


Rwanda

Emmanuel Okwi missed AS Kigali's 3-1 home defeat to Rayon Sports due to suspension after accumulating three yellow cards.


Taddeo Lwanga started for APR FC but was substituted at halftime for Ruboneka Bosco as they defeated Mukura 4-2. Goalkeeper Nicholas Sebwato was in goal for Mukura. Eric Ssenjobe was on the bench while Allan Kateregga and Ashraf Mandela were not in the squad as Police FC drew 2-2 at home with Bugesera FC.


Tanzania

Gift Ali and Louis Anguti were unused substitutes as Coastal Union lost 3-2 away to Singida Big Stars FC. CAF Champions League Denis Onyango was an unused substitute as Mamelodi Sundowns beat Raja Casablanca 1-0. Khalid Aucho played the entire match as Yanga SC secured a 1-1 draw away at TP Mazembe.


CAF Confederation Cup

Steven Mukwala came on at the start of the second half, replacing Leone Ateba, as Simba SC came from behind to defeat CS Sfaxien 2-1 at home.


Egypt

Joseph Ochaya started while Joachim Ojera came on in the second half as Arab Contractors drew 0-0 at home with Wadi Degla.


Mustafa Kizza was not in the matchday squad as Telecom Egypt drew 1-1 at home against Abuquir Semad.


Tunisia

Kenneth Semakula came on in the 71st minute as his Club Africain side beat Metlaoui 3-0 at home to go on top of the table.


Ethiopia

Geoffrey Wasswa played the full 90 minutes as Ethiopia Bunna secured a 1-0 away victory over Ethiopia Nigd Bank.


Kenya

George Kaddu started for Tusker FC but was substituted at the start of the second half for Kibande. Boban Zirintusa came on as a substitute for Fabian Adikiny, while John Byamukama remained on the bench as Tusker FC beat Bidco United 2-1.


Ronald Sempala started for Sofapaka FC and was substituted for fellow Ugandan debutant Donato Okello in the 59th minute as they drew 1-1 at home against AFC Leopards. Sam "Tiyo" Kintu played the full match as Shabana FC defeated KCB FC 2-0.


Goalkeeper Cleo Setuba was in goal for Kakamega Home Boys, while Farooq Musisi and Pius Wangi were unused substitutes as they drew 1-1 with Ulinzi Stars at home. This roundup highlights the performances of Ugandan players across different leagues and competitions around the world.

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