Ssewanyana’s Brace Inspires Simba FC While Buwambo Keeps Title Chase Alive

Ssewanyana’s Brace Inspires Simba FC While Buwambo Keeps Title Chase Alive

The Buganda Region League roared back to life over the weekend with Matchday 30 delivering goals, drama, and a two-horse title race that will go down to the wire. With one game left, Simba FC and Buwambo United FC are locked on 61 points, setting up a winner-takes-all showdown next weekend.

Simba FC sent a statement with a ruthless 6-0 demolition of Buikwe Red Stars. Forward Robert Ssewanyana led the charge with a brace, while Sam Ssemuggu and Ronnie Ziraba also netted twice each.

Ssemuggu’s double took his tally to 19 league goals this season and underlined why he’s been central to Simba’s campaign. The win consolidated Simba’s grip at the top, though their joy was tempered slightly by Buikwe’s Siraje Ssenkuba seeing red in a frustrating afternoon for the visitors.

Buwambo United refused to blink. Two second-half goals from Alex Mutebi and Enock Ssekatawa saw them overcome a resurgent Nantabulirwa FC side.

The 2-0 victory propelled Buwambo to second place on 61 points, level with Simba and keeping their own title hopes very much alive. That result ensures next weekend’s clash between the two sides will decide the championship.

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Elsewhere, Kajjansi impressed with a 4-2 win over Uganda Sports Arena. Pius Mugerwa, Saudi Batega, Suliaman Mudiba, and Ronny Ayiko got on the scoresheet for Kajjansi, with Nasser Ssebugwawo and Hassan Kiyega replying for Uganda Sports Arena.

Yusuf Ssekyondwa’s lone strike gave Kiboga Young a 1-0 win over Kira United, while Nyendo FC and Young Simba played out a goalless draw.

Masaka City SC also kept their form, edging Manyangwa 2-0 thanks to goals from Meddie Kasule and Kayondo Joseph. Kasule’s strike was his 25th of the season, extending his lead as the league’s top scorer.

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Seeta United Whitewashed Wobulenzi United 5-1 .

The stage is now set for a blockbuster finale. Simba FC host Buwambo United in what is effectively a title decider. One match, two teams, 61 points each. Whoever comes out on top will lift the Buganda Region League crown , take the region’s automatic promotion playoffs spot as they will face the champions of Kampala Region League. After a season of goals, red cards, and fine margins, it all comes down to 90 minutes next weekend.