Entebbe UPPC made it two wins from two after edging 10-man UPDF 2-1 at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo, on Tuesday to take care of their excellent begin to the 2026/27 Uganda Premier League season.
The Printers, who shocked defending champions Vipers 1-0 at Kitende of their opening sport, confirmed character to return from behind and declare one other three factors.
UPDF took the lead within the twentieth minute when Derrick Taremwa headed residence Robert Kitabalwa’s nook.
UPPC responded earlier than half-time, with left-back Thomas Ochungo heading in Ibrahim Mugulusi’s free-kick to degree the sport.
The hosts might have gone into the break forward, however Sharif Ssengendo headed over from shut vary after Steven Munguchi’s cut-back.
UPPC accomplished the comeback 20 minutes from time when substitute Ambrose Kigozi was introduced down within the field by Aggrey Kirya. Kigozi stepped as much as convert the penalty and put the Printers 2-1 forward.
UPDF have been lowered to 10 males within the seventy fifth minute after Swaibu Kalule was despatched off for an expert foul on spectacular Congo-Brazzaville midfielder Reich Triomphe Kokolo.
Kokolo practically added a 3rd for UPPC late on however was denied by UPDF goalkeeper Richard Anyama in a one on one state of affairs.
UPPC held on for optimum factors, taking their tally to 6 from two matches.
They may host Lugazi FC at Hamz Stadium on September 9, whereas UPDF go to Police FC at Kira Police Area on September 10.
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