“We Could Have Done Better” – Bbosa After Express Draw
Kitara’s hunt for a first league win goes on after they were held 1-1 by Express FC at Hamz Stadium Nakivubo on Thursday night.
The Royals took the lead in the 23rd minute through Frank Zaga Tumwesigye, but Express hit back before the break through Nicholas Jjonga to send the two sides level at halftime.
Kitara showed good intent, especially in the first half, and played with real intensity. They pushed hard against the Express backline but could only find one breakthrough, with the rest of their attempts frustrated by the home side.
Coach Wasswa Bbosa made changes to the front three that had starred in the CAF Confederation Cup win over Mogadishu City FC. That trio of Kabon Living, Patrick Kaddu and Jimmy Kalema was rested, with Kaddu the only one to start this time, joined by Edson Agondeze and Amutuhaire.
Kaddu and Amutuhaire both went off injured before the hour mark, replaced by Chrispus Asiki and George Senkaaba. Even with fresh legs, the Royals could not find a way past the Express defense, despite creating a number of good chances.
Coach Bbosa was left frustrated that his side wasn’t sharper in front of goal.
“We have played a one all draw this evening in a game where we could have done better than this. We created many goal scoring opportunities unfortunately we couldn’t bury those chances. Playing against an opponent like Express, we thought we had better chances,” he said.
Looking ahead, Bbosa added: “We still need to improve, and we’re going to work more on our finishing because we need to win games with better goal margins.”
This was Kitara’s second game of the season, following a 1-1 draw away to SC Villa at Wankulukuku in their opener. The Hoima based side has now scored two goals and conceded two in two matches. Team captain Jasper Aheebwa echoed his coach’s message on what the team needs going forward.
“It’s not always easy playing away from home, but good enough we picked a point on the road. We want to focus and build on that. We have more games at home and we shall do our best to get maximum points next time,” Aheebwa said.
The league now breaks for international duty, running from 21st September to 6th October, to make way for AFCON 2027 qualifiers across the continent.
Kitara return to action at home against newly promoted Kigezi Homeboys FC on 7th October, kicking off at 7pm. Three days later, the Royals hit the road again to face Kataka FC at Bukedea Sports Complex.