Kitara 2-0 Entebbe UPPC
Royals Park Stadium – Butema
Kitara FC solidified their home advantage with a decisive 2-0 win over Entebbe UPPC in a StarTimes Uganda Premier League clash at the Royals Park stadium on Tuesday evening.
The first half saw cautious exchanges, with clear chances scarce as both sides were cautious of their defense. Kitara created the early momentum, forcing UPPC’s keeper Rogers Omedwa into action. Omedwa pulled off a crucial save to deny Kabon Living’s dangerous curling free-kick destined for the box.
Entebbe UPPC threatened just before halftime, testing Kitara’s Meddie Kibirige with their first meaningful shot on target. However, the deadlock was broken in the 44th minute. Patrick Kaddu delivered a precise cross into the area, met powerfully by the head of Gaddafi Wahab, who sent the hosts into the break with a deserved 1-0 lead.
Wasswa Bbosa signaled attacking intent in the 67th minute, introducing fresh legs in Edson Agondeze and Alex Emmanuel Wasswa for goalscorer Wahab and George Senkaaba. Entebbe responded with substitutions of their own Samuel Nsubuga and Hassan Ssenyonjo making way for Nurudin Bunjo and Alou Kokas in search of an equalizer.
Their task became significantly harder moments later when debutant Kabon Living seized the initiative. Living capped an impressive first appearance for the Royals by clinically doubling Kitara’s lead, securing the three points and ensuring a memorable debut performance.
The victory takes the Royals to the top of the table temporarily with 39 points before Vipers play Mbarara City later.
Kitara has subjected Abdullah Mubiru’s side to the its forth loss of the league having earlier lost Vipers, Buhimba United and Police FC.
This contest was the second between the two sides in a space of a week with the Royals winning both encounters in the Stanbic Uganda Cup and league.