Kitara FC returned to Uganda Premier League motion with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over UPDF FC at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo, on Saturday, due to an early header from defender Benjamin Nyakoojo.
The Royals, who not too long ago returned from their CAF Confederation Cup marketing campaign, secured their third league victory of the 2026/27 season to maneuver as much as tenth place with 11 factors from 5 matches.
Nyakoojo broke the impasse within the thirteenth minute, rising highest to move house the decisive objective and provides Kitara an early benefit.
Nonetheless, the defender’s afternoon was reduce quick after selecting up an harm throughout the first half, forcing head coach to convey on Henry Muyomba Musisi.
Kitara additionally suffered one other harm setback when ahead Jimmy Kalema reportedly fractured his arm, however the guests remained organised and defended their benefit to safe most factors.
UPDF struggled to discover a well past Kitara’s defence and suffered their fourth defeat in eight matches, leaving them twelfth on the desk with eight factors.
The victory supplies a welcome return to league motion for Kitara following their continental marketing campaign, whereas UPDF can be seeking to get better of their subsequent fixture.
Different Outcomes – Uganda Premier League, Matchday 9
- URA FC 1-0 Vipers SC
- BUL FC 1-1 Entebbe UPPC
- Mbarara Metropolis 1-3 KCCA FC
- Lugazi FC 1-2 SC Villa
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