6/Mar/2026
StarTimes Uganda Premier League
UPDF FC vs Kitara FC
Bombo
Friday evening’s StarTimes Uganda Premier League clash sees in form Kitara FC travel to Bombo’s military playground to face a relegation threatened UPDF FC side. The Royals arrive with sights firmly set on keeping pace in a razor thin title race.
Kitara’s blistering form; unbeaten in the league since December when they lost 1-0 away to Entebbe UPPC has thrust them into contention. Sitting just two points behind leaders Vipers SC, and with SC Villa (37pts) and KCCA (36pts) breathing down their necks.
Coach Wasswa Bbosa knows the challenge ahead, “Bombo isn’t an easy place to get results. UPDF might be struggling, but we need a performance to stay in this title fight. We’re going there focused solely on getting the points we need.”
Captain Jasper Aheebwa echoed the team’s confidence, fueled by their recent run.
“We’re carrying that belief from our recent performance straight into this game. It’s about fight, character, and the right attitude on that pitch, we’re ready.”
For UPDF, it’s a battle of survival. Rooted just one place above the drop zone with a meager 12 points from 18 games comprising 3 wins, 3 draws and 12 losses, pressure mounts on coach Alex Gitta. Their home form offers little solace with no wins since beating Lugazi FC 2-0 back on December 5th, 2025.
The memory of their 2-1 reverse fixture defeat in Hoima lingers. Sam Ssekamatte netted a late consolation that day, overshadowed by goals from Kitara’s Chrispus Asiki and Jimmy Kalema.
Team News:
Kitara defender Isa Lumu remains suspended after his red card against URA FC last month.
Jimmy Kalema and Isaac Amutuhaire are injured. New signings Kabon Living and Edson Agondeze, will look to build on promising debuts.