StarTimes Uganda Premier League
Result: Kitara 2-2 Police FC
Royals Park – Butema
In a tense and dramatic conclusion to the 2025/26 StarTimes Uganda Premier League season, Kitara FC shared the spoils with Police FC in a 2-2 draw at the Royals Park in Butema on Saturday evening.
The Royals, aiming to complete a league double over the Cops after a 2-1 victory in the reverse fixture, faced an early setback. Police FC’s Umar Kasumba broke the deadlock in the 9th minute, finishing a swift move orchestrated by Saidi Kyeyune.
Kitara pushed for an equalizer and were denied by a spectacular save from Police goalkeeper Sammon Oloka in the 33rd minute, keeping his side ahead going into the break.
The Royals emerged from halftime with renewed determination and were swiftly rewarded. Just two minutes after the restart, the prolific Patrick Kaddu found the net to level the score through a header with Jimmy Kalema providing the assist. The goal marked Kaddu’s tenth goal of the campaign and securing his finish as the team’s top scorer.
The joy was short lived, however, as Police FC struck again on a quick counter attack, with Kasumba completing his brace to restore their lead.
Despite the setback, Kitara refused to surrender. Their relentless pressure was finally rewarded in the dying moments. After Police defender Daniel Jakony was shown a red card in the 87th minute, Jimmy Kalema became the hero, firing home a crucial late equalizer to ensure the Royals took a point from the contest.
The result sees Kitara FC finish the 2025/26 season in 4th place on the 16 team log with 56 points. The campaign concluded with a record of 16 wins, 8 draws, and 6 losses from 30 matches a foundation of resilience and fight that defines the Royals.