Kitara ends NEC's unbeaten run at home to open the gap as Mbarara, Police struggle

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FBL Kitara ends NEC's unbeaten run at home to open the gap as Mbarara, Police struggle

Fred Mwambu 16:33 - 09.03.2023

Centre-back Dudu stood behind the kick and tapped a cheeky one that eluded Michael Kagiri for the winner.

Coach Sam Ssimbwa grabbed his first win on the road for Kitara through Dudu Ramadhan’s late goal against NEC In the Startimes FUFA Big League matchday 20 in Bugolobi on Thursday.

A moment of madness and lack of concentration saw Rogers Mato push Lazaro Bwambale inside the area with only five minutes to go.

Centre-back Dudu stood behind the kick and tapped a cheeky one that eluded Michael Kagiri for the winner.

Elsewhere, Emmanuel Mugume scored at the stroke of halftime to grab a crucial point for Police against Kyetume in Nakisunga.

In Mbale, Mbarara City’s poor away form continued as they drew goalless against Kataka.

The three results mean that Kitara go top with 48 points as NEC who came into the matchday as the second drop to fourth as Police and Mbarara City climb to second and third respectively.

In Lugazi, Umar Kayemba, Umari Muhinzi  and Brian Ssali each scored a goal as the natives Lugazi City brushed aside Luweero United to move to sixth place.

Startimes FUFA Big League results

Kyetume 1-1 Police

Calvary 3-0 Ndejje University

Kataka 0-0 Mbarara City

Lugazi 3-0 Luweero United

Booma 0-0 Adjumani

Nec 0-1 Kitara

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