Uganda Premier League
- Categorical 0-2 BUL
- Lugazi 1-0 Police
- Maroons 1-1 Brilliant Stars
BUL FC marked the beginning of the Uganda Premier League second spherical with a commanding 2-0 victory over Categorical FC at Nakivubo Stadium on Wednesday.
Two first-half objectives secured most factors for the guests, propelling them to sixth place with 23 factors, whereas Categorical endured a nightmarish begin to their marketing campaign.
The sport took an unlucky flip for Categorical early on when their captain, Emmanuel Alex Wasswa, inadvertently turned Nicholas Mwere’s supply into his personal web within the thirteenth minute. This gave BUL the lead and set the tone for a dominant first half.
Categorical had a golden alternative to equalize within the twenty first minute when new signing Muhammad Kagawa was performed by means of by Richard Basangwa. Nevertheless, Kagawa did not beat BUL’s goalkeeper, Joel Mutakubwa, in what proved to be a wasted probability for the Purple Eagles.
The guests capitalized on their momentum and prolonged their lead earlier than halftime. George Kasonko orchestrated a superb transfer, establishing Hillary Onek, whose exact move discovered Pascal Ngobi. Ngobi made no mistake, slotting the ball house from shut vary within the fortieth minute to make it 2-0 for BUL.
Categorical’ misfortunes continued as they’d a penalty enchantment dismissed after a suspected handball within the space. Their troubles deepened when striker Sam Ssenyonjo was pressured off resulting from harm within the thirtieth minute.
At halftime, goalkeeper Emmanuel Kalyowa was additionally substituted for Michael Kagiri in an try to show the tide.
Regardless of BUL’s management of the sport, they’d possibilities to additional lengthen their lead, with Martin Aprem and Richard Okello each lacking alternatives. Nonetheless, their two first-half objectives had been sufficient to seal the win.
The defeat leaves Categorical in third place with 24 factors, now trailing league leaders Vipers by 12 factors.
Their place stays underneath menace, as KCCA, additionally on 24 factors, might leapfrog them with a optimistic consequence in opposition to NEC on Thursday at Lugogo.
For BUL, this victory marks their fifth win of the season and strengthens their push for the highest spots.
Their disciplined efficiency and medical ending within the first half had been key in securing this vital away victory.
