SUPL : Kitara 4-0 Buhimba Saints Match Report
StarTimes Uganda Premier League
Kitara FC 4-0 Buhimba United
Hoima City stadium
Kitara FC delivered a commanding performance on Friday evening, cruising to a resounding 4-0 victory over rivals Buhimba United Saints in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League Bunyoro derby at a well attended Hoima City Stadium.
The Royals set their intentions clear from the outset. George Senkaaba gave Kitara a dream start, pouncing on a spilled ball from Buhimba goalkeeper Jamil Kiyimba in just the 4th minute. Kiyimba had struggled to deal with Kabon Living’s dangerous free kick, presenting Senkaaba with a simple finish.
Senkaaba doubled his tally and Kitara’s lead soon after a well delivered Gaddafi Wahab corner got him unmarked and headed the ball. Buhimba’s best chance of the half fell to Eric Nyonyintono, but he could only send his free kick sailing harmlessly over the bar.
Kitara continued to push forward as the half progressed. Kabon Living got himself on the scoresheet in spectacular fashion just after the half-hour mark. His in swinging corner kick evaded everyone, including Buhimba rightback Charles Kyomuhendo, and nestled directly into the net, sending the home faithful into a frenzy.
The first half rout was completed six minutes before the break. The in form Edson Agondeze slid a perfect through ball into the path of Kabon Living, who calmly slotted home his second and Kitara’s fourth, sending the hosts into halftime with an unassailable lead.
Buhimba emerged with more purpose after the restart but found Kitara’s defense and goalkeeper Meddie Kibirige in resilient form. Substitute Anwar Ntege arrived agonizingly late to meet Swadik Moro’s cutback in the box, while Davis Ssali saw his effort well saved by Kibirige, who secured his second consecutive clean sheet.
Coach Wasswa Bbosa utilized his bench, making a triple substitution around the hour mark, bringing on Henry Musisi, Alex Emmanuel Wasswa, and Chrispus Asiki for Edward Namasa, Gaddafi Wahab, and Agondeze.
Kabon Living narrowly missed out on a deserved hat trick late on. Played through by Senkaaba, he was denied by a superb last ditch interception from Buhimba captain Maxwell Owachgiu, shielding the ball for substitute keeper Ronald Mutebi. Mutebi himself then made two sharp saves in quick succession to deny John Bosco Byaruhanga, who had replaced Kabon.
This comprehensive derby victory propels Kitara to 46 points, breathing down the necks of leaders Vipers SC (47 points), who face Calvary FC in Kitende on Saturday.
The Royals now shift their focus to the Stanbic Uganda Cup, where they host Bunyaruguru United FC next Wednesday at the Royals Park – Butema.