Catda FC Keep Survival Hopes Alive With Dramatic Win Over Onduparaka

Catda FC Keep Survival Hopes Alive with Dramatic Win Over Onduparaka

Catda Football Club secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Onduparaka FC yesterday at the Bugolobi Coffee Grounds in the FUFA Big League’s lone fixture of the day. In a tense relegation battle, it was the Lufula Boys who emerged on top, with midfielder Hadadi Kambugu scoring an 86th-minute winner to keep their survival hopes alive.

The late strike not only gave Catda three vital points but also lifted them out of the relegation zone. They now sit level on 34 points with Nebbi Central FC, setting up a nervy finish to the season. With one match remaining, head coach Richard Luyima’s side will travel to face Kigezi HomeBoyz FC in a final-day clash that could determine their fate.

For Onduparaka, the defeat stings but doesn’t immediately threaten their status. They remain three places above the relegation zone, meaning they still have a cushion heading into the final matchday. The result nonetheless underlines how fine the margins are at the bottom of the table, where one moment of quality can shift the entire landscape.

FUFA Big League Resumes with Matchday 29 Fixtures

Action in the FUFA Big League resumes today with a full slate of Matchday 29 fixtures across the country. All games kick off at 4:00 PM:

• Wakiso Giants vs Soltilo Bright Stars – HamZ Stadium
• Kataka FC vs Kigezi Homeboyz – Mbale City Stadium
• Iganga United vs Nebbi Central – Iganga Ssaza Ground
• Ntugasaze vs Bunyaruguru United – Kavumba
• Kaaro Karungi vs Kiyinda Boys – Kyamatte Play Ground
• Paidha Black Angels vs Young Elephant Academy – Barokoro Stadium
• Blacks Power vs Mbale Heroes – Ebenezee University Ground

With two matchdays left, the promotion picture is nearly settled. Kigezi HomeBoyz FC and Blacks Power FC have already secured their spots in the Uganda Premier League for next season, leaving two slots still up for grabs.

At the other end, Mbale Heroes are the only team confirmed for relegation to the regional league. Soltilo Bright Stars, Kaaro Karungi, Wakiso Giants, and Iganga United remain in the fight, with every point now critical in the battle to avoid the drop.

As the season reaches its climax, the FUFA Big League promises more drama. For clubs like Catda FC, survival is within reach but far from guaranteed. For Onduparaka and others hovering just above the drop, the final 180 minutes will decide whether they breathe easy or get dragged into the fight.