FUFA Big League Buzz: Onduparaka Springs To Life, Paidha Clashes To Third While Blacks Power Returns To Winning Ways

FUFA Big League Buzz: Onduparaka Springs To Life, Paidha Clashes To Third While Blacks Power Returns To Winning ways. 📸 Credit to Classic Photography

The FUFA Big League resumed today with Matchday 25, featuring six thrilling matches across different venues.

At Greenlight Stadium, relegation-threatened Onduparaka FC faced Kigezi HomeBoyz FC, and it was a night to remember for the Caterpillars. Onduparaka FC broke the deadlock in the 17th minute through Mahad Agusi, and Brian Ade doubled their lead in the 42nd minute, securing a 2-0 win.

This crucial victory boosted Onduparaka’s survival chances, moving them three places above relegation with 30 points from 25 matches. However, the loss dealt a blow to Kigezi HomeBoyz FC’s promotion chances, dropping them to second on the table with 45 points from 25 matches.

At Mbale Stadium, hosts Kataka FC defeated Ntugasaze FC 3-1 in an electrifying encounter. Kataka FC struck first through Samuel Watuwa in the 20th minute, but Hudson Mbalire leveled the score for Ntugasaze FC in the 31st minute. Kataka reclaimed their lead in the 59th minute through Isaac Owiny, and Samuel Watuwa sealed their victory in the 84th minute. This win propelled Kataka FC to fourth place on the table with 41 points, while Ntugasaze FC dropped to fifth with 40 points.

In other matches, Blacks Power reclaimed the top spot, At the Ebenezer University ground, Blacks Power FC returned to winning ways with a convincing 3-0 victory over Bunyaruguru United. Okello Isaac struck first for Blacks Power FC in the 30th minute, while Rajab Fazil doubled their lead three minutes later.

Emmanuel Jonan Oketch sealed their victory in the 83rd minute. This crucial win has seen coach Skills Lukyamuzi’s side Blacks Power FC tied on points with Kigezi HomeBoyz FC, both with 45 points, but Blacks Power FC leads the table due to a superior head-to-head record.

while Paidha Black Angels SC moved to third position, thrashing Soltilo Bright Stars FC 4-0 at Barokoro Stadium. David Obedmoth opened the scoring for Paidha Black Angels SC in the 11th minute, followed by a brace from Opar Jacob in the 36th and 52nd minutes, and Ronald Bahati sealed their victory in the 90th minute. This win marked their second consecutive victory, boosting their promotion chances. Paidha now sits third on the table with 43 points from 26 matches.

Meanwhile, Young Elephants FC shared spoils with Nebbi Central FC in a 0-0 stalemate, and Iganga United defeated Kaaro Karungi FC 2-0 at Iganga Ssaza Grounds.

Maganda Rogers gave the hosts an early lead in the 3rd minute, and Euku Simon doubled their lead in the 14th minute. Iganga United moves to ninth place on the table with 31 points, while Kaaro Karungi remains second last with 25 points from 25 matches.