Bishop Stuart College (BSU) continued their sturdy marketing campaign within the College Soccer League with a decided 2–1 away victory over Africa Renewal College on Thursday night in Buloba. The end result lifts BSU to second place in Group B with six factors from three matches, strengthening their pursuit of a spot within the knockout levels.
The match kicked off at a excessive tempo, with Africa Renewal practically taking the lead within the fifth minute when Talemwa Mark made a vital goal-line clearance to disclaim BSU an early opener. The hosts grew into the sport shortly after, threatening via Kajubi and Agaba Aldo, however BSU goalkeeper Mubogi stood tall to maintain the rating degree.
BSU punished the missed probabilities nearly instantly. Within the 14th minute, Ayebazibwe Victor broke the impasse after latching onto a well-weighted via ball from Arode Ayesiga. Simply two minutes later, Ayesiga turned scorer, unleashing a robust long-range strike assisted by Gilbert Ahumuza, leaving Africa Renewal goalkeeper Mayinja with no probability.
With a 2–0 cushion, BSU continued to defend resolutely, as Mubogi denied additional makes an attempt from Kajubi and Ssempijja, making certain the guests went into halftime firmly in management.
Africa Renewal returned from the break with renewed urgency. Agaba Aldo threatened early within the half, forcing Mubogi into one other good save. Their persistence was rewarded within the 72nd minute when Ejemu Simon pounced on a defensive mishap to tug one again, following intelligent buildup play from Ssenyondo Kevin.
The purpose energized the hosts, who piled on the stress within the closing levels. Agaba, Mpandu Keith, and Isaac Agaba all got here near leveling the rating, however Mubogi produced a sequence of excellent saves to protect BSU’s slender lead.
Regardless of Africa Renewal’s sustained late stress, Bishop Stuart held agency till the ultimate whistle, securing a significant away victory.
The triumph sees BSU transfer into a powerful place in Group B because the race for the knockout stage intensifies. Their mix of early attacking precision and disciplined defending proved decisive in Buloba.
Group B Standings (After Thursday’s Match)
1. Muteesa I College – 9 factors
2. Bishop Stuart College – 6 factors
3. Bugema College – 5 factors
4. Kabale College – 2 factors
5. Africa Renewal College – 1 level
6. IUIU – 1 level
