KCCA FC 3-0 Kataka FC – MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo
KCCA FC took an enormous step in the direction of their hunt for silverware wit an emphatic 3-0 victory over Kataka FC within the Uganda Cup semi-final first leg held at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo.
The Kasasiro Boys placed on a dominant show, capitalizing on their dwelling benefit to say an important lead heading into the return leg. Emmanuel Anyama was the star of the night, scoring an excellent brace, whereas Ashraf Mugume added a 3rd to spherical off a convincing efficiency.
Regardless of the ultimate scoreline, it was Kataka who began the brighter aspect. Their aggressive method within the early minutes nearly paid off, threatening the hosts with a harmful lengthy throw that pressured goalkeeper Mutwalib Mugolofa into an early save.
Nonetheless, Coach Jackson Magera’s aspect slowly discovered their rhythm, rising into the sport and creating significant possibilities. Simply earlier than the halftime break, KCCA broke the impasse when Anyama completed off a well-worked transfer, slotting dwelling a exact cross from Joel Sserunjogi in added time.
Emmanuel Anyama recieves the person of the match accolade for his sensible efficiency 📸 by Jackshots
Driving on the momentum, KCCA returned from the break with renewed power. Inside 5 minutes of the restart, Anyama doubled the lead, capping off a fast one-two with Arafat Usama earlier than unleashing a robust strike that beat Kataka’s Ronald Nsubuga.
As the sport progressed, Kataka appeared to expire of steam, unable to match KCCA’s high-intensity play. Within the 79th minute, second-half substitutes Yoao Gabriel and Ashraf Mugume mixed successfully, with Gabriel delivering a low cross for Mugume to calmly tuck away the third purpose.
With this commanding first-leg consequence, KCCA FC are effectively positioned to succeed in the Uganda Cup remaining as they head into the second leg match to be performed in Mbale. They now maintain alive their hopes for silverware this season.
