FUFA Big League Matchday 29: Promotion Race Heats Up As Relegation Battle Intensifies

FUFA Big League Matchday 29: Promotion Race Heats Up As Relegation Battle Intensifies

The FUFA Big League returned with Matchday 29 fixtures across the country, delivering decisive results that have reshaped both the promotion and relegation battles with just one game left in the season.

In the standout fixture at Hamz Nakivubo, Soltilo Bright Stars FC boosted their survival hopes with a commanding 4-1 win over relegation rivals Wakiso Giants FC. Aggrey Atandu, Vicent Abigaba Joseph, Nsereko Ashiraf, and Ronald Nsumbiano Bithum all got on the scoresheet for Bright Stars, with Samson Kasozi scoring the consolation for Wakiso Giants. The victory marked only Bright Stars’ second win in 14 second-round matches. However, despite the three points, Soltilo Bright Stars remain in the drop zone in 14th with 32 points, while Wakiso Giants sit 15th on 31 points after the loss further dented their survival chances.

Elsewhere, Ntugasaze FC strengthened their push for promotion with a 2-1 win over Bunyaruguru. James Jarieko netted twice for Ntugasaze, with Barack Bwanaheri scoring for Bunyaruguru. The result takes Ntugasaze to 50 points from 29 matches, keeping them third on the table. This results means Ntugasaze have earned promotion to the Startimes Uganda Premier league.

Kataka FC also stayed in the hunt with a professional 2-0 win over Kigezi HomeBoyz at Mbale Stadium. Goals from Isaac Owiny and Ismail Tamubula lifted Kataka to fourth with 48 points.

Paidha Black Angels SC kept their promotion hopes alive after edging Young Elephants FC 2-1 at Barokoro Stadium. Michael Ssimbwa and Jacob Opar scored for Paidha, while Isaac Gumperom replied for Young Elephants. The win moves Paidha to 47 points and fifth place.

At the top, Blacks Power FC produced the most emphatic result of the day, thrashing Mbale Heroes 4-0. Emmanuel Jonan Oketch, Elias Paul Emokori, Isaac Okello, and Joshua Omara scored to send Blacks Power top with 54 points.

Other key results saw Kaaro Karungi edge Kiyinda Boys 1-0 thanks to a late strike from substitute Ashim Ssemakula, moving them to 33 points and 13th place.

Iganga United boosted their survival bid with a 3-0 win over Nebbi Central, with Rogers Maganda, Erick Wazuzibu, and Allahmine on target.

With only one matchday remaining, the promotion race is down to two teams: Paidha, and Kataka, all vying for the one remaining slot. In the relegation zone, the fight is equally tight, with Kaaro Karungi, Wakiso Giants, Soltilo Bright Stars, Nebbi Central, and Catda FC all still in the mix.

Matchday 30 promises a dramatic finale as clubs fight for survival and a place in next season’s Uganda Premier League.