Ugandan forward Fazila Ikwaput was the star of the weekend, netting a brilliant hat-trick as her Gokulam Kerala side edged East Bengal 3-2 in the Indian Women's League. Despite the loss, fellow Ugandan striker Resty Nanziri put up a strong performance scoring both goals for East Bengal.
Sweden
Calvin Kabuye started from the bench as his Mjällby lost 2-1 at home to DIF Fotboll in a friendly.
John Paul Ddembe was also a substitute as his BK Häcken side fell 1-0 to Danish outfit FC Nordsjælland in another friendly.
Turkey
Joan Nabirye made her debut for Trabzonspor Women, helping them secure a dominant 6-0 win over Bornova.
Greece
Yudaya Nakayenze featured for REA Women as they suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to PAOK Women.
India
Fazila Ikwaput stole the show with a hat-trick as Gokulam Kerala edged East Bengal 3-2.
Resty Nanziri netted a brace for East Bengal despite the loss.
Joanita Ainembabazi played for Kickstart FC in their 2-1 defeat to NITA FA.
Hajidah Nandago and Aminah Nababi featured as Sethu FC secured a 2-0 win over HOPS.
England
Toby Sibbick played the full match and received a yellow card in the 89th minute as Wigan Athletic drew 1-1 with Lincoln City.
Nathan Odokonyero came on in the 60th minute as Ebbsfleet lost 2-0 to FC Halifax.
Bellagambi Giosue was an unused substitute as Barnet edged Tamworth 1-0.
Israel
Timothy Awany played the entire game as Ashdod settled for a 2-2 draw with Maccabi Petah Tikva.
Italy
Elio Capradossi completed the full match as Cittadella suffered a 2-0 defeat to Spezia.
Kenya
Pius Wangi and Faruk Musisi featured as Kakamega Homeboyz defeated Mara Sugar 2-0.
Pius Akena was on the bench as Gor Mahia edged Posta Rangers 2-1.
Sam Kintu played 48 minutes as Shabana FC drew 0-0 with Kariobangi Sharks.
William Wadri scored a brace to help Bandari FC secure a 3-2 win over Murang’a Seal.
George Kaddu played full-time, while Denis Iguma made his debut as Tusker FC drew 0-0 with KCB.
Mexico
Sandra Nambweteme featured for Santos Laguna in their 3-0 loss to Atlético San Luis.
Scotland
Elvis Bwomono played 82 minutes as St Mirren lost 1-0 to St Johnstone.
Jordan Obita was introduced in the 86th minute as Hibernian secured a 2-0 win over Aberdeen.
South Africa
Isima Watenga played for Golden Arrows as they lost 4-0 to Denis Onyango’s Mamelodi Sundowns. Onyango remained on the bench.
Salim Jamal was in goal as Richards Bay played out a goalless draw with Magesi.
Charles Lukwago was on the bench as Venda FC thrashed Baroka 5-1.
Tanzania
Khalid Aucho played as Young Africans cruised to a 4-0 victory over Kagera Sugar.
Steven Mukwala and Joseph Akandwanaho were both on the bench as Simba SC defeated Tabora FC 3-0.
Tunisia
Kenneth Semakula was an unused substitute as Club Africain drew 1-1 with JS Omrane.
France
Travis Mutyaba came on in the 84th minute as Bordeaux secured a 2-0 win over Les Herbiers.
Finland
Viola Nambi made her debut for Åland United in a 5-1 friendly defeat to AIK.
Ethiopia
Geoffrey Wasswa was an unused substitute as Ethiopia Bunna drew 0-0 with St. George.
Czech Republic
Isaac Muleme was introduced at halftime as Viktoria Žižkov defeated Táborsko 3-1 in a friendly.
USA
Edward Kizza scored a goal as Indy Eleven drew 1-1 with Columbus Crew 2 in a friendly match.
It was a weekend of mixed fortunes for Ugandan players abroad, with Ikwaput’s hat-trick and Wadri’s brace standing out as key highlights.
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