Uganda Premier League, Royals Park, Butema Tuesday, January 27, 2026 – 16:00
We head to Royals Park today as NEC look to steady the ship against new league comers Buhimba United Saints in this mid-table clash.
With the January window shaking things up, we expect a gritty battle as we both hunt for points.
We have been hit hard in the transfer window, losing four key players. Defender Mustafa Kizza has joined Nairobi United permanently after a short stint as confirmed earlier on. Titus Ssematimba and Charles Waibi also moved to the Kenyan side, strengthening their Ugandan contingent there.
Right-back Atendele Geriga completed a two-year switch to South Sudan’s Jamus SC. These exits thin the squad, especially with the fact that our transfer window will be opening late, at the start of February. We wait and watch for how the coach adjusts the squad today in Butema.
No fresh injuries reported, but depth will be tested.
Buhimba United Saints remain relatively quiet on transfers—focus is on turning home form into wins.
The Opposition: Buhimba sit eleventh, with one win in their last 10 league outings, with a leaky backline conceding thirty goals in thirteen games while scoring only 14. They’re tough at Royals Park lately though—three home wins so far—and desperate to make this count.This is the first meeting between the sides, so no history to lean on in this fixture.
How to Follow:
Catch live updates on the club socials as the game isn’t live. Kick-off at 1600 hours