Kitara FC picked up their first league win of the season on Wednesday evening, edging Kigezi Homeboys 1-0 at the Hoima City Stadium.
Right back Edward Tala Namasa got the all important goal in the 26th minute. It was a fine evening for him personally, as he played like a man of the match in his first outing after six months out with injury.
The Royals came into the game after two away draws against SC Villa and Express, and they were eager to turn those points into a win. The result also stretches their winning run at Hoima City Stadium to five games in all competitions.
Kabon Living and Frank Zaga Tumwesigye had the first real chances, both forcing Kigezi goalkeeper Norman Angufindru into action. The breakthrough came when Gaddafi Wahab’s shot was poorly dealt with in the box by the keeper, and Namasa was alert enough to strike it home.
Kitara then held firm. Murushid Jjuuko, Issa Lumu, Jasper Baguma and Namasa kept Kigezi quiet for the rest of the game, giving the team its first clean sheet of the campaign. The win lifts Kitara to ninth on the table with five points from four matches.
It was another bad night for Kigezi Homeboys, who are still waiting for their first league win. They have played four, lost three and drawn one.
Coach Lutalo took more than three points from the evening. With a busy run of league and CAF Confederation Cup games ahead, he also got some key players back. Only defender Benjamin Nyakoojo and Patrick Kaddu were missing, while the attacking trio of Kabon Living, Jimmy Kalema and Isaac Amutuhaire all started and played their part.
Kitara now travel east to face Kataka FC at the Bukedea Sports Complex on Saturday.