SUPL: KCCA 1-0 KITARA FC MATCH REPORT
StarTimes Uganda Premier League Result:KCCA FC 1-0 Kitara FCLugogoKitara FC suffered a setback in their StarTimes Uganda Premier League title challenge, falling 1-0 to KCCA FC at the Omondi Stadium, Lugogo, on Friday night.
The defeat sees the Royals drop to third place on 47 points, one point behind KCCA (48) and five adrift of leaders Vipers SC (52).
Kitara’s first real chance arrived from a well delivered Gaddafi Wahab free kick, well saved by KCCA keeper Mutwalibu Mugolofa. In the 20th minute, Kabon Living’s dangerous corner was scrambled off the line by Ssebadduka.
As half time approached, KCCA increased the pressure. Aheebwa was booked for a foul on Ssebadduka. The Royals failed to clear the ball, allowing Saidi Mayanja to set up Joel Sserunjogi, who fired a low shot past Kibirige to give KCCA the lead in the 43rd minute.
Seeking an equalizer, coach Wasswa Bbosa introduced fresh legs: strikers Patrick Kaddu, Shaban Muhammad, Edson Agondeze, and midfielder Wasswa Alex. Despite Kibirige’s attempts to launch attacks with long balls, the KCCA defense remained solid.
Frustration grew for the visitors, with Shaban booked for a challenge on Lazaro Muhindo.Aheebwa came closest for Kitara, his powerful shot from the center crashing against the crossbar. At the other end, Kibirige made crucial saves to deny Filbert Obenchan and Mayanja from extending KCCA’s lead.
The Royals now shift focus to their next fixture, a home encounter against Calvary FC at the Royals Park, Butema.