NEC outshined KCCA, selecting a 2-0 win on Matchday One of many 2026/27 Uganda Premier League on the Phillip Omondi Stadium, Lugogo on Saturday.
A objective in every half from Richard Basangwa and second half substitute Pius Obuya gave NEC the victory.
Basangwa slotted the ball previous goalkeeper Mutwalibu Mugolofa off an ideal go from James Jarieko as early because the fifth minute.
Obuya, who had changed Enrique Lubwama with 20 minutes to play, scored the second objective for NEC.
Elsewhere, Entebbe UPPC edged the reigning champions Vipers 1-0 on the St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende on Friday.
Defender Kevin Bady Dasylva scored an personal objective previous how one goalkeeper Mbaba after a teasing supply from roving left again Thomas Ochungu down the flank within the thirty second minute.
In different Saturday fixtures, Lugazi overcame debutants Kigezi Residence Boyz 2-1 at their Najjembe fortress.
Police edged Mbarara Metropolis 1-0 at Kira Highway Police Enviornment courtesy of Ivan Mayanja’s strike.
Blacks Energy smiled previous Ntungasaze 1-0 in Hoima with Andrea Noll Ogwal heading in the right direction, while the competition between Sports activities Membership Villa and Kitara resulted in a one-all draw on the Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.
Andrew Okumu gave SC Villa the lead within the fifth minute, with Chrispus Asiki grabbing the equalizer within the fifth minute of added time.
Matchday one concludes on Sunday, thirtieth August 2026 with two video games on the cardboard. BUL takes on Specific on the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru, and Maroons shall play host to URA on the Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.
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