Mbarara City and KCCA FC have headlined the UPL Fans’ Forum Team of the Week for Match Day 6, with three players each securing spots in the weekly lineup, which is determined by votes from Uganda Premier League fans.
Mbarara City secured a 1-0 victory over Bright Stars at Kavumba Recreation Grounds, thanks to a perfectly placed free-kick from Seiri Arigumaho in the 44th minute.
The team has three players named to the Best Eleven; including Arigumaho, who scored the decisive goal, Francis Odongo and goalkeeper Abdul Kimera, who earned a spot for his impressive shot-stopping that preserved the clean sheet.
KCCA’s lineup contributions come after their 1-0 win over newly-promoted Mbale Heroes.
Bright Anukani, who scored his first goal upon his return to the Kasasiro Boys, James Mubeezi, and Mustafa Mujuzi were selected for their match-winning efforts.
Anukani’s overall performance was pivotal, with several key setups, including a pass to Abubaker Mayanja and another to Mubezi that nearly resulted in goals.
Vipers and Lugazi also made notable contributions, with two players from each team earning spots in the weekly lineup.
Vipers’ attacking midfielder Allan Okello not only secured a place in the Team of the Week but was also named MVP.
Okello’s brace powered Vipers to a 2-1 victory over Police, extending their winning streak to three consecutive games.
He capitalised on a defensive lapse for his first goal in the 9th minute and later sealed the win by slotting in a rebound in the 82nd minute.
Defender Derrick Ndahiro joins him in representing Vipers in the UPL Fans’ Forum team of the week.
Lugazi, who secured their first-ever UPL win, with a 1-0 victory over Express at Nakivubo, are represented by Sam Semugugu, who scored the decisive goal, and Freedom Mungudit.
Coach Olivia Mbekeka, who led the team in interim basis to their historic victory was subsequently voted Coach of the Week.
BUL’s Walter Ochola also finds his place in the weekly lineup after he scored the second goal in his side’s 3-1 win over Kitara.
Meanwhile, the Goal of the Week accolade went to Police’s James Brian Obedi, who struck an impressive equaliser in their match against Vipers.
UPL Fans’ Forum Best Eleven – Match Day 6:
Abdul Kimera (Mbarara City)
James Mubeezi (KCCA)
Mustafa Mujuzi (KCCA)
Derrick Ndahiro (Vipers)
Walter Ochola (BUL)
Francis Odongo (Mbarara City)
Bright Anukani (KCCA)
Allan Okello (Vipers)
Freedom Mungudit (Lugazi)
Seiri Arigumaho (Mbarara City)
Sam Semugugu (Lugazi)
Honours:
MVP of the Week: Allan Okello (Vipers)
Goal of the Week: James Brian Obedi (Police) against Vipers
Coach of the Week: Olivia Mbekeka (Lugazi)
