The Garuga “Stars” shine brightest to claim Entebbe bragging rights

Garuga Stars Football Club edged Entebbe FC 1-0 on Matchday of the Buganda Province 4th Division League, Wamala Group Zone 3.

Right back Mohammed Mukasa’s thunderbolt free-kick in the 30th minute was the difference on the day as Garuga Stars FC won the highly anticipated Entebbe derby.

For starters, the hosts Garuga Stars FC started the game with commanding ball possession and a number of attacks.

Left back Reagan Ndidde delivered a number of crosses, but all went in vain.

Meanwhile, Entebbe FC’s Wamala Joseph had a great chance to equalize before the break but Garuga Stars FC goalkeeper Yusuf Waswa came to the rescue to save it.

Garuga Stars FC led the game at the break.

Turning to the second half, Garuga Stars FC again went close through striker Gerald Yiga who had only the keeper to beat but his effort was denied by the Entebbe FC goalkeeper.

On the other hand, Entebbe FC captain Simon Namwanja tried to tease Garuga Stars FC goalkeeper Yusuf Waswa but his shot was saved.

In the dying minutes of the game, winger Mukiibi George Jessy had a great chance to double the lead for Garuga Stars FC but his shot went wide.

Interestingly, goalscorer Mohammed Mukasa also made a goal-line clearance that would have been an equalizer for Entebbe FC.

After the game, player of the day, Garuga Stars FC defender Alidi Musanyana noted.

“It’s a great time that we have won the game because we prepared well and we are happy that we were joined by new players and they are also working for the team.”

Furthermore, Garuga Stars FC head coach Tonny Arinaitwe said.

“This is a good start because we prepared the team for so long and it’s very good that the players have done what they were trained to do.”

Coach Tonny Arinaitwe added that the team will also work hard to win the next derby next week against Entebbe Police FC.

Wamala Joseph again got another chance through a free-kick but his effort went straight into the hands of Garuga Stars FC goalkeeper Yusuf Waswa.

This win meant that Garuga Stars FC is now the table leaders.

Lastly, Garuga Stars FC will again play another Entebbe Derby on Saturday 21st November, 2026 away at Entebbe Police Playground.

Today’s Results

● Garuga Stars FC 1-0 Entebbe FC

● Happy Boys FC Kagaba 0-0 Entebbe Police FC

● Mpigi Mixed SS FC 1-1 Bamusuuta FC

Tomorrow’s fixture

● Olympia FC Lweza 🆚️ Kiyinda Young FC at Uganda Clays Kajjansi playground