URA FC Held Kitara FC, SC Villa Edged Maroons FC In UPL Action

Kitara FC Drops Crucial Points to URA FC

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Kitara FC’s title hopes took a hit as they dropped two crucial points in a 1-1 draw against URA FC at Royal Park, Butera. George Ssenkaaba’s 12th-minute header gave Kitara FC the lead, but URA FC equalized in the 66th minute after a Meddie Kibirige mistake , Norman Namanya, their attacking midfielder, scored on a rebound in the far corner, putting the tax collectors on level terms. Kitara FC’s Isa Lumu was sent off a minute later, leaving his team with 10 men.

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Despite having a numerical advantage, URA FC failed to capitalize further, and the result was a fair reflection of the game.

The draw sees Kitara FC remain second on the table with 36 points from 17 matches, while URA FC moves off the bottom with 15 points. For coach Hussein Mbalangu, the result is a welcome relief, ending an eight-match goalless streak in the Uganda Premier League.

Coach Hussein Mbalangu expressed satisfaction with URA FC’s performance, saying they had been working with the forwards and it was paying off. “We have got a goal and a point, and they work we have been doing with the forwards, it will eventually pay off,” he said.

Mbalangu emphasized the importance of taking points from every game, stating, “Every game we want points or a point because this is a final round, so we don’t want to lose any game.” He praised the team’s fitness and shape, adding, “The boys are responding very well, they are okay, very fit, can move 90 minutes.”

Mbalangu was happy with the goal after eight matches without scoring, attributing it to teamwork, “The midfielder is the one who scored the goal because it’s a general team work where everyone is involved. It’s not only the striker to score. Everyone who gets a chance must score, so at least slowly we will catch up.”

SC Villa Edged Maroons FC, Closes Gap on Leaders

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SC Villa secured a 2-0 win over Maroons FC at FUFA Kadiba Stadium, closing the gap on league leaders Vipers SC.

Frank Ssebufu scored the opener in the second minute, and Otim Andrew sealed the win with a 91st-minute header. SC Villa avenged their 1-0 loss to Maroons FC in the first leg, and the win moves them to fourth on the table with 34 points from 17 matches.

The victory is a significant boost for SC Villa, who are looking to challenge for the top spot. This win gives the Joogos momentum and confidence.

SC Villa coach will be thinking, having narrowed the gap to four points behind Vipers SC.

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On the other hand Maroons FC have lost all their two opening matches in the second round having lost 1-0 at home in their previous match against Kitara FC.

After the yesterday’s loss Maroons FC sit 9th on the table with 18 points from 17 matches.SC Villa forward Frank Ssebufu was voted the Man of the match