Uganda Premier League – Friday
- NEC 2-0 Mbale Heroes
- Police 2-0 URA
- Lugazi 3-1 Shiny Stars
The floodlights at Lugogo shone brightly on Friday night, however for Mbale Heroes, the night time couldn’t have been darker. NEC, decided to remain within the Uganda Premier League (UPL) title race, delivered a medical efficiency, defeating the struggling Heroes 2-0 and piling extra distress on the league’s backside aspect.
Goalkeeper Hannington Ssebwalunyo stood tall between the posts, making certain NEC saved a clear sheet. In the meantime, it was James Jarieko and Cromwell Rwothomio who made certain the scoreboard informed a contented story for the ‘Die Hards.’
NEC opened the scoring within the thirty second minute, when Jarieko rose highest to go in from Isma Kawawulo’s expertly delivered nook. It was a objective that settled any early nerves and underlined NEC’s management of the match.
Barely had the second half began when NEC struck once more. Cromwell Rwothomio added the second within the forty seventh minute, giving his aspect a snug cushion that allowed them to dictate the tempo for the rest of the match.
The victory marked NEC’s sixteenth win of the season and a vital three factors as they proceed to chase desk leaders Vipers. Now second on the 16-team desk with 54 factors from 25 matches, NEC stay simply 5 factors adrift with 5 video games left to play, an exhilarating title race nonetheless very a lot alive.
For Mbale Heroes, nevertheless, the scenario grows more and more determined. Rooted firmly on the backside of the desk with simply 10 factors, they’ve now recorded solely two wins all season, alongside 4 attracts and a staggering 19 losses.
Friday’s defeat at Lugogo accomplished a painful league double by the hands of NEC, following a 1-0 loss within the reverse fixture in Mbale.
Elsewhere, there have been extra surprises throughout the league. At Kavumba, Police surprised URA with a 2-0 win, courtesy of a brace from veteran striker Umar Kasumba. In the meantime, Lugazi made a press release at Najjembe, dispatching Shiny Stars 3-1.
