Uganda Premier League
- Lugazi 1-0 Wakiso Giants
- Police 1-1 NEC
- BUL 3-0 Mbale Heroes
Lugazi FC continued their robust begin to the Uganda Premier League second spherical with a slender 1-0 win over Wakiso Giants on Sunday.
Abdul Kalanzi’s 54th-minute penalty was the distinction in a tightly contested match.
The decisive second got here after Wakiso Giants defender Shaibu Mtita fouled Freedom Mungudit contained in the field, permitting Kalanzi to transform from the spot.
Earlier within the sport, Kalanzi had an opportunity to open the scoring however was denied by Wakiso’s goalkeeper James Alitho.
Regardless of Wakiso’s efforts to reply, Lugazi’s shot-stopper Juma Mutebi made two essential saves, first blocking Hudson Mbalire’s free-kick and later retaining out Blanchar Mutebi’s close-range try.
The defeat extends Wakiso Giants’ struggles, leaving them winless in 14 matches and caught at 13 factors, 5 away from security.
Strain continues to mount on coaches Steven Bengo and Tonny Mawejje as their aspect faces a relegation battle.
In the meantime, Lugazi’s victory, following their 1-0 win over Police FC of their earlier sport, lifts them to twenty factors, seven away from the hazard zone.
Elsewhere Police at dwelling secured a late level by Emmanuel Mugume’s purpose after Cromwell Rwothomio had put NEC infront.
For BUL, they thumped Mbale Heroes 3-0 with targets from Hilary Onek, Nicholas Mwere and Karim Ndugwa.
