Uganda Premier League
- NEC 1-0 KCCA
- Mbale Heroes o-1 Mbarara Metropolis
- UPDF 0-0 Kitara
KCCA FC suffered a setback of their Uganda Premier League title chase after a 1-0 defeat to NEC FC on the MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo.
Enock Ssebagala’s early aim secured all three factors for NEC, marking a league double over the Kasasiro Boys.
Ssebagala discovered the web within the ninth minute, expertly heading in a pinpoint cross from Geriga Atendele. KCCA goalkeeper Mutwalib Mugolofa acquired a hand on the ball however couldn’t forestall it from crossing the road.
Regardless of the early mistake, Mugolofa redeemed himself with a collection of essential saves, denying each Ssebagala and James Jarieko, and later stopping new NEC signing Ibrahim Kasinde.
KCCA struggled to create clear-cut possibilities, with Ashraf Mugume sending a free-kick over the bar and Derrick Nsibambi’s acrobatic effort saved.
January signing Umar Lutalo was launched for his debut however did not make an affect.
The defeat leaves KCCA on 24 factors, 13 behind leaders Vipers SC, whom they face in a vital match this Sunday.
In the meantime, NEC moved to 36 factors, only one behind Vipers, as they proceed their pursuit of a maiden top-flight title beneath Hussein Mbalangu.
