Kigezi HomeBoyz FC Claimed Top Spot While Ntugasaze & Kiyinda Claimed Crucial Victories.

The FUFA Big League commenced with Match Day 22 thrilling encounters across various venues.

At Kyamate Playground, Kaaro Karungi Football Club shared spoils 1-1 with Paidha Black Angels SC. Godfrey Kasamba gave the visitors, Paidha Black Angels SC, the lead in the 40th minute.

Hosts Kaaro Karungi FC equalized six minutes before stoppage time through Onyango Gideon. Kaaro Karungi FC remains in the relegation zone, third from the bottom with 22 points from 22 matches, while Paidha Black Angels dropped two places, sitting fifth on the table with 35 points.

At Nyamambuka Playground, Bunyaruguru United edged Young Elephants FC 3-0. Vicent Kule Modest struck first for Bunyaruguru United in the 12th minute, while Ashraf Neymar doubled their lead in the 25th minute.

Agile forward Gerald Ogweti sealed their victory eight minutes after the restart of the second stanza. This win took Bunyaruguru United FC to 32 points from 21 matches, sitting seventh on the table, keeping their promotional hopes alive.

At Bertham City Recreational Ground, Kiyinda Boys FC defeated Onduparaka FC 3-0. Julius Muzerwa gave the hosts the lead in the 28th minute, while Frank Kalanda doubled their lead in the 58th minute. Michael Kimera extended their lead in the 61st minute. This was Frank Kalanda’s second goal this season for Kiyinda Boys since joining them in the just concluded season.

Coach Emmy Kisakye’s side have boosted their promotional hopes as they sit sixth on the table with 32 points from 22 matches. Onduparaka FC is now second from bottom with 22 points from 21 matches.

At Al Madina playground, Kigezi HomeBoyz FC claimed a 2-1 victory over Nebbi Central FC.

New signing Henry Kitegenyi gave Kigezi HomeBoyz FC the lead in the 31st minute, while South Sudanese forward Dominic Abonga doubled their lead in the 42nd minute. Fred Wasayo pulled one back in the 74th minute. Kigezi HomeBoyz FC has reclaimed the top spot in the FUFA Big League with 42 points from 22 matches.

Coach Mike Skills Lukyamuzi’s side, Blacks Power FC, suffered a 1-0 loss to Ntugasaze FC at Kavumba recreation grounds.

Midfielder Kiberu Isaac scored the important goal for Ntugasaze FC in the 51st minute. This was a huge win for Ntugasaze FC as they move to third position with 37 points from 22 matches, while Blacks Power drops to the second position with 39 points from 22 matches.

Catda FC’s relegation struggles continue as they lost 2-0 to Kataka FC on the road. Ali Ssentamu struck first for Kataka FC in the 17th minute, while Ismail Tamubula sealed their victory in the 50th minute.

Coach Owachango Toldo Godfrey’s side, Kataka FC, moves to fourth on the board with 37 points from 22 matches, while Catda FC remains 13th on the table with 23 points from 22 matches.

At Luzira Prisons Playground, hosts Soltilo Bright Stars FC dropped two points at home following a 1-1 draw with bottom-placed Mbale Heroes FC.

Soltilo Bright Stars FC struck first in the 17th minute through Ronald Nsumbiano Bithum. Visitors Mbale Heroes FC equalized from a spot kick after a foul by Soltilo Bright Stars FC Goalkeeper Aslam Muhindo on Mbale Heroes FC forward Hamya Gerald in the 67th minute. Okello Abraham converted from the spot, leveling matters for the visitors.

At Hamz stadium, Nakivubo Wakiso Giants FC returned to winning ways after defeating Iganga United 2-1. Kakande Davis Ssekito struck first for Wakiso Giants FC in the sixth minute, while Musa Matovu doubled their lead in the 35th minute.

Abdallah Mwima pulled one back for the visitors in the 73rd minute. Wakiso Giants moves one place ahead, sitting 11th on the table with 26 points from 22 matches, while Iganga United drops to the 12th position with 23 points .