Reich Triomphe Kokolo scored the decisive purpose as Entebbe UPPC edged Kigezi HomeBoyz 1-0 at Rwamwanja Stadium in Kamwenge on Thursday.
Kokolo struck three minutes earlier than halftime handy the guests most factors of their Matchday Seven encounter and transfer UPPC as much as fourth within the 2026/27 Uganda Premier League standings.
There was little to separate the 2 sides throughout a cagey opening interval, with clear-cut alternatives tough to return by.
UPPC started exhibiting extra attacking intent as the primary half progressed and threatened within the twenty fifth minute when Jonathan Reward Odongo sparked an assault down the precise. Steven Munguchi discovered his method into the penalty space however misplaced his footing earlier than he might make the chance depend.
The breakthrough finally arrived within the forty second minute by way of Kokolo, whose effort despatched UPPC into the halftime break with a slender benefit.
Kigezi HomeBoyz responded by making adjustments in the beginning of the second half, introducing Kemis Rwothomio and Boris Nevez Kwezi instead of Shakidu Luki Mbaziira and William Omoding.
The hosts continued reshuffling as they looked for an equaliser, however UPPC remained disciplined on the again whereas nonetheless carrying a risk going ahead.
Ibrahim Mugulusi twice examined the Kigezi defence with harmful deliveries into the realm, however goalkeeper Norman Angufindru was alert on each events to clear the hazard.
Additional adjustments adopted for the hosts, with Mike Waloga, Edrine Mukisa Opaala and Jonathan Tahinduka all launched in an try to alter the course of the competition.
Regardless of their efforts, Kigezi HomeBoyz struggled to seek out the breakthrough they desperately wanted.
On the different finish, Kokolo remained full of life alongside Odongo and Ronald Kayondo as UPPC appeared for a second purpose that will put the sport past attain.
The guests finally didn’t want it.
UPPC efficiently protected their one-goal benefit by way of the closing levels and three minutes of added time to go away Kamwenge with all three factors.
The victory takes Entebbe UPPC to 14 factors from seven matches, degree on factors with third-placed NEC as their spectacular begin to the marketing campaign continues.
It was one other irritating afternoon for Kigezi HomeBoyz, who stay rooted to the underside of the desk with only one level. Their solely level to this point got here from a house draw towards KCCA.
UPPC will subsequent host Maroons at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo, on October 28, whereas Kigezi HomeBoyz go to Police on the Police Enviornment a day earlier.
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