MATCH REPORT: KATAKA FC 1-2 KITARA FC
Kitara FC made it two league wins in a row, and their first away from home this season, with a 2-1 victory over Kataka FC at Bukedea Sports Complex on Saturday evening.
The Royals followed up Wednesday’s 1-0 win over Kigezi Homeboys at Hoima City Stadium and will head back to Hoima in high spirits.
The first half was a cagey affair with few chances. Both sides started carefully, and the hosts stayed disciplined at the back, giving Kitara little room to press forward and settle into the game.
Kataka came closest in the 22nd minute. Striker Ali Musa Ssentamu got past Benjamin Nyakoojo and shot, but the ball struck the upright. Nyakoojo recovered quickly to clear the danger.
Kitara had their own moment when Isaac Amutuhaire set up winger Martin Kizza, whose powerful strike was deflected behind for a corner. The set piece came to nothing as the keeper comfortably collected the ball.
Kitara broke the deadlock in the 57th minute. Kataka defender Samuel Nangosya played a weak back pass that never reached goalkeeper Samson Okello. Jimmy Kalema read it, stepped in and slotted home. It was his first league goal of the season.
Substitute Chrispus Asiki, who had replaced Kizza, doubled the lead in the 89th minute. Frank Zaga Tumwesigye teed him up on the left, and Asiki ran into the box and finished.
The celebrations were short-lived. Two minutes later, Latif Senkubuge volleyed in a cross from Charles Ssebutinde to pull one back for Kataka and set up a nervy finish. Kitara held firm to take all three points.
Speaking after the game, Wasswa Bbosa admitted it was a tough outing against a determined side.
“They are an aggressive side and didn’t let us play the way we wanted. They pushed us and we didn’t create many chances, but our tactical changes and the experience of our players helped us edge it. Later in the second half we converted the chances we created and won the game,” Bbosa said.
Bbosa and his men now return to Hoima with the full points and turn their attention to next Saturday’s big continental clash against Al Ahly at Hoima City Stadium.
“The result was a motivating one for us, and we believe it will give us the confidence we need as we head into our next match at home.”