KCCA back on top of StarTimes Uganda Premier League

Achai broke the deadlock as early as the first minute, his stinging shot being too heavy for goalkeeper Martin Elungat to stop from finding the back of the net.

In the 14th minute, the ‘Kasasiro Boys’ nearly doubled their lead through Brian Majwega but his shot was denied by a good Elungat save.

Mbarara City tried their luck through Solomon Okwalinga but his 17th minute twenty-yard shot was punched for a corner by KCCA goal keeper Derrick Ochan.

In the 26th minute, Ochan yet again won the duel between two Mbarara city players but he brilliantly saved their freekick from hitting the target.

At the half-hour mark, Sadat Anaku controlled and spectacularly shot but Elungat yet again denied the hosts from extending the lead with a fine hand.

At the start of the final second half, the guests should have equalised but Thomas Kakaire missed a golden opportunity when he shot wide.

As Mbarara continued to probe for their own goal, Kakaire was this time denied by a brilliant and timely block by KCCA defender John Revita.

At 76 minutes, KCCA’s Majwega after a spirited sprint, shot goal-wards but his effort was denied by Ronald Otti’s block.

KCCA, at the top are now on 31 points after 13 games, two points ahead of second-placed Vipers SC aka [Venoms]. KCCA’s next fixture will see them facing URA FC at the Arena of Visions, in Ndejje on Saturday.

Mbarara City are now 12th positioned on the 16-team league table and will host Busoga United next at the Kakyeka Stadium in Mbarara on Saturday.

How KCCA and Mbarara City lined up for the match.

KCCA: Derrick Ochan (GK), Denis Iguma, Andrew Kigozi, John Revita, Herbert Achai, Brian Majwega, Hassan Jurua, Ashraf Mugume, Sadat Anaku, Rogers Mato, Brian Aheebwa

Substitutions, Benjamin Ochan (GK), Ibrahim Juma, Yasser Mugerwa, Davis Kasirye, Filbert Obenchan, Usama Arafat

Mbarara City: Martin Elungat (GK), Jasper Aheebwa, Steven Othieno, Jude Semugabi, Soulymane Bamba, Hilary Mukundane, Ronald Otti, Thomas Kakaire, Ronald Edwok, Solomon Okwalinga, Ivan Otude

Substitutions, Muhammad Sekeba, Pitis Barenge, Henry Kitegenyi, Sadat Nsubuga, Kalule, Seiri Arigumaho Swalik Segujja