Police FC 1-1 Kitara FC: Match Report
Kitara FC were held to a 1-1 draw by Police FC on Tuesday evening in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League, missing the chance to close the gap on the top six.
The Royals started brightly and took the lead in the 10th minute. A long ball from the wing was poorly cleared by the hosts, Patrick Kaddu chased it down and set up Gaddafi Wahab, who fired home.
Police nearly levelled in the 23rd minute when Jemba Ramsey’s shot from outside the box was pushed away for a corner by goalkeeper Meddie Kibirige. Biafula Muhammad’s delivery struck the crossbar, and Issa Lumu cleared the danger to keep Kitara ahead at the break.
Both sides came into the game in good form. Kitara had won their last three matches, while the Cops had won two and drawn one of their last three. But it was the visitors who showed more intent and got the opening goal.
Coach Wasswa Bbosa made two changes to his lineup. Edward Namasa came in at the back for Benjamin Nyakoojo, and Kabon Living replaced the injured Jimmy Kalema up front.
Police found their equaliser in the 74th minute when Bedia Ikamba headed in Tabu Oryem’s cross. Neither side could find a winner, and the points were shared at the final whistle.
Speaking to the club media after the game, Bbosa said: “We scored first but conceded a cheap goal late in the second half. We have to score more goals going forward and also defend better.”
Despite taking a point from Kira Police Arena, Bbosa admitted his team must be sharper in attack to stay consistent and push for a place among the leaders.
“We have played four games away and we are still unbeaten. The teams we have faced on the road are tough sides, so we’re glad to have kept up a good display so far. We want to work more on how we score goals and also defend better,” he added.
Kitara’s next game is at home against URA FC on Saturday. The venue will be confirmed in the course of the week.