Different day, same Omedi as he strikes Kitara to the top

Denis Omedi is in fine form for Kitara this season|BATA IMAGES

UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE Different day, same Omedi as he strikes Kitara to the top

Allan Damba 16:57 - 27.02.2024

The strike made it 10 goals in the league for the forward, who is playing his maiden season in the top-flight.

Like the case was against KCCA FC on Friday, sizzling-hot marksman Denis Omedi sunk Wakiso Giants FC as Kitara FC won with another 1-0 scoreline in the Uganda Premier League.

While he struck late against KCCA, his goal against Wakiso Giants came quite early, and it was enough to earn the Royals another three points at the Masindi Playgrounds on Tuesday.

Denis Omedi scored the lone goal for Kitara against KCCA|SPORTS LENS IMAGE

His goal came after the Purple Sharks defence and the goalkeeper Bashir Ssekagya failed to swiftly clear a corner, to allow Omedi a looping header into the back of the net.

The strike made it 10 goals in the league for the forward, who is playing his maiden season in the top-flight.

Soltilo Bright Stars' talisman Nelson Senkatuka, who is on 11, is the only player with more. Omedi's tally levels with Express's Isaac Wagoina and KCCA's Muhammad Shaban.

Meanwhile, victory has lifted Kitara to the summit, with 39 points in 19 games. They sit one point ahead of BUL FC, Who have played a game fewer.

Kitara is eight points ahead of defending champions Vipers in third, with the latter playing three games less.

On the other hand, Wakiso Giants have stayed 12th on the 16-team log with 20 points after 19 matches.

Kitara will return to Uganda Premier League action on March 8 against Maroons FC in Luzira, while Wakiso will host Vipers two days later.