KCCA FC continued their spectacular run within the StarTimes Uganda Premier League with a 3-1 victory over Mbarara Metropolis FC at Rwamwanja Stadium in Kamwenge on Saturday, extending their profitable streak to 5 consecutive matches.
The Kasasiro Boys made a vibrant begin and took the lead within the twelfth minute by Ivan Ahimbisibwe, who transformed from the penalty spot after Saidi Mayanja was introduced down contained in the field by Gabriel Eragu.
Mbarara responded within the twenty eighth minute when Abdul Bironse arrange Ronald Edwok, who completed from shut vary to deliver the hosts stage.
Nevertheless, KCCA restored their benefit three minutes earlier than half-time. Fillbert Obenchan’s lengthy throw induced issues within the Mbarara defence, permitting Sammy Ssebaduka to rise above his markers and head house for a 2-1 lead.
KCCA went into the break with the benefit and continued to push for an additional objective after the restart.
Their alternative to increase the lead got here within the seventieth minute when Reagan Matege fouled Ssebaduka contained in the penalty space. Ibrahim Kasule stepped as much as take the ensuing spot-kick, however Mbarara goalkeeper Bashir Ssekagya guessed appropriately to make the save.
The hosts’ aid was short-lived, nevertheless, as KCCA capitalised on the ensuing nook. Herbert Achayi delivered into the world, and Charles Lwanga rose highest to go house within the 72nd minute, making it 3-1.
KCCA managed the closing phases comfortably, with late substitutions serving to them see out the competition and safe one other necessary victory.
Ssebaduka, who scored KCCA’s second objective and gained the penalty that led to their third, was named Man of the Match for an influential efficiency.
The victory takes KCCA’s profitable run to 5 matches following earlier successes in opposition to Ntugasaze, URA, Lugazi and their different current league opponents, holding them firmly within the title dialog.
The Kampala facet will return to MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo, on Wednesday, November 4, once they host Maroons FC as they search to take care of their profitable momentum.
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