- SC Villa 1-0 Vipers
- URA 3-2 Mbale Heroes
- Mbarara 0-0 BUL
The Uganda Premier League (UPL) witnessed thrilling motion over the weekend as SC Villa surprised Vipers SC, URA edged Mbale Heroes, and Mbarara Metropolis battled BUL to a draw.
SC Villa ended Vipers SC’s spectacular run with a slim 1-0 victory at Wankulukuku on Saturday. Charles Lwanga scored the one purpose 5 minutes earlier than halftime, ending off an excellent no-look go from Patrick Jonah Kakande. The loss marked the tip of Vipers’ outstanding streak of eight consecutive wins, all with out conceding a purpose.
Regardless of a robust begin, Vipers struggled to interrupt down Villa’s well-organized protection. Yunus Sentamu, Allan Okello, and substitute Isaac Ogwang all had possibilities however failed to seek out the web. Kakande was a standout performer, continuously troubling the Vipers’ protection. He was denied a penalty and later had a purpose disallowed for offside after organising Lwanga.
The defeat leaves Vipers two factors behind league leaders NEC FC, whereas Villa moved as much as 30 factors, although nonetheless removed from the title race.
URA secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Mbale Heroes below the floodlights at Nakivubo, due to a brace from Ivan Ahimbisibwe. The ahead opened the scoring within the twenty fifth minute, giving the Tax Collectors a halftime lead.
Ivan Ahimbisibwe celebrating his purpose.
The second half started in explosive vogue, with Robert Eseru equalizing for Mbale Heroes within the forty sixth minute. Nonetheless, URA responded instantly by Norman Namanya to revive their benefit. Ahimbisibwe then struck once more across the hour mark, making it 3-1. Jesse Kajuba pulled one again for Mbale Heroes, however URA held on for his or her tenth win of the season.
The victory propelled URA to 33 factors, transferring them as much as fifth place, overtaking SC Villa, Maroons, and Kitara. In the meantime, Mbale Heroes stay deep in relegation bother with simply 10 factors from 21 video games.
Elsewhere, Mbarara Metropolis and BUL performed out a hard-fought draw, with either side failing to safe most factors.
Motion in Mbarara- BUL sport.
The end result leaves BUL chasing the highest positions, whereas Mbarara continues to battle for mid desk stability.
