Uganda Premier League
- Categorical 4-1 Wakiso Giants
Samuel Ssenyojo netted a hat-trick as Categorical Soccer Membership delivered a dominant 4-1 victory over Wakiso Giants at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo, on Monday night time. His stellar efficiency powered the Pink Eagles to an emphatic win, conserving them within the hunt for a robust end within the Uganda Premier League.
Tribute to Abubakar Lawal
Earlier than kickoff, a second of silence was noticed in honor of Abubakar Lawal, the Vipers SC participant who handed away on February 24, 2025.
The hosts took an early lead within the fifteenth minute when Ssenyojo calmly transformed a penalty, awarded after Richard Basangwa was introduced down within the field by defender Ssemakula.
Ssenyojo had a golden probability to double the benefit simply seven minutes later however didn’t convert from shut vary. Wakiso Giants responded with sporadic assaults however failed to interrupt by Categorical’ stable protection, leaving the rating 1-0 at halftime.
The guests discovered a lifeline within the sixty fifth minute when Moses Oloya volleyed dwelling from a pinpoint Blanchar Mulamba cross, leveling the sport at 1-1.
Nevertheless, Categorical wasted no time in reclaiming their lead, as Basangwa unleashed a strong strike within the seventieth minute, restoring their benefit.
With Wakiso Giants pushing ahead, gaps of their protection turned evident, and Categorical ruthlessly exploited them. Samuel Ssenyojo bagged his second purpose within the 89th minute earlier than finishing his hat trick in stoppage time, marking the first-ever hat trick on the newly redeveloped Hamz Stadium.
League Standings & Implications
The victory propelled Categorical to sixth place with 28 factors, strengthening their place within the Uganda Premier League standings. In the meantime, Wakiso Giants stay in serious trouble, struggling their ninth defeat in 18 matches, leaving them firmly within the relegation zone.
This spectacular win will function a large confidence enhance for Categorical as they proceed their push for a robust end to the season.
Categorical FC final gained the Uganda Premier League title in 2021 with the returning Wasswa Bbosa as coach.
