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LIVE BLOG: Kitara win it late against record champions Villa

13:15 - 15 September 2023

Kitara FC players celebrating their victory over 16-time UPL champions SC Villa Sports Lens Image

Substitute Living Kabon nets a late winner in the 94th minute

SC Villa 1-2 Kitara FC

Mbarara City FC 0-1 NEC FC

Bright Stars FC 0-1 BUL FC

Former Vipers SC and Express FC defender Joseph Dhata has written history becoming the first player to score a UPL goal for newbies NEC FC as they grabbed maximum points over Mbarara City FC.

BUL FC are off to a winning start over Bright Stars FC thanks to Lawrence Tezikya's stunning strike in the first half.

94' Living Kabon ensures that Kitara FC start with a huge win on their return to the UPL. GOAL

📷 The two goal scorers from Wankulukuku — Charles Lwanga & Denis Omedi 💫

70' SC Villa 1-1 Kitara FC#StarTimesUPL | #SCVKIT pic.twitter.com/qlpnFWUAmH
— StarTimes Uganda Premier League (@UPL) September 15, 2023

51' NEC FC have netted their maiden goal in the Uganda Premier League through Joseph Dhata. GOAL

Musician Ziza Bafana performing before kick off of the game between SC Villa and Kitara FC | Sports Lens Image

PASSION.🔥🔥🔥@KitarafcHoima fans travelled in large numbers to support their team at Wankulukuku. #PulseSportsUGA | #StarTimesUPL | #SCVKIT | #MBRNEC | #SBSBUL pic.twitter.com/bkqAK58kgy
— Pulse Sports Uganda (@PulseSportsUGA) September 15, 2023

Nothing to separate Mbarara City FC and NEC FC at the interval at Kakyeka Stadium.

Ziza Bafana performing before today’s @UPL season opener at Wankulukuku as earlier reported by https://t.co/o4Lzijt8L0 #StarTimesUPL | #SCVKIT | #MBRNEC | #SBSBUL pic.twitter.com/0xqJKut3WH
— Pulse Sports Uganda (@PulseSportsUGA) September 15, 2023

Ex-Uganda Cranes Coach Milutin Sredojevic with @SCVillaJogoo president Hajji Omar Mandela before the @UPL season opener.

Follow all Uganda Premier League action today on our live blog ⬇️ https://t.co/HqxaGqHxql #PulseSportsUGA #StarTimesUPL | #SCVKIT | #MBRNEC | #SBSBUL pic.twitter.com/03IMmJbPmO
— Pulse Sports Uganda (@PulseSportsUGA) September 15, 2023

📹 Charles Lwanga brings SC Villa level

43' SC Villa 1-1 Kitara FC#StarTimesUPL | #SCVKIT pic.twitter.com/5XTvoQclvY
— StarTimes Uganda Premier League (@UPL) September 15, 2023

43' Charles Lwanga has brought Villa back to level terms. GOAL

DENIS OMEDI (Kitara FC) with a Goal vs. SC Villa Jogoo the visitors in front atfer 25Min.#SCVKIT | #StarTimesUPL | #StarTimesUg | #StarTimesSports pic.twitter.com/YmEEEYHA2E
— StarTimes Uganda (@StarTimesUganda) September 15, 2023

📹 Kitara FC's Denis Omedi makes no mistake when infront of the goal

15' SC Villa 0-1 Kitara FC#StarTimesUPL | #SCVKIT pic.twitter.com/lMOiaBZDdM
— StarTimes Uganda Premier League (@UPL) September 15, 2023

Mbarara City versus NEC FC has also kicked off after a delay of 30 minutes.

26' BUL FC have taken the lead thanks to Lawrence Tezikya's long range short. GOAL

25' Wankulukuku is buzzing midway through halftime with the visiting fans well behind their team after taking the lead.

16' Dennis Omedi has scored the first goal of the 2023/24 UPL season off Brian Aheebwa's assist. GOAL

The game between Mbarara City FC and NEC FC is delayed with the home team working on players' licenses.

We Are Underway!

Warm ups are done. Kick Off is imminent ✌️#VILLAKIT #PrideOfBunyoro pic.twitter.com/dX5v2vdXaq
— Kitara Football Club (@KitarafcHoima) September 15, 2023

Warm up ☑️ | KickOff 🔜 #SCVKIT || @UPL pic.twitter.com/JCy0GhIc1y
— SC Villa (@SCVillaJogoo) September 15, 2023

The 2023/24 StarTimes Uganda Premier League kicks of in 15 minutes. Are you all excited

Line ups 📃#SCVKIT | SC Villa vs Kitara FC#StarTimesUPL pic.twitter.com/v89NK4qmLM
— StarTimes Uganda Premier League (@UPL) September 15, 2023

Line ups 📃

Soltilo Bright Stars FC vs BUL FC#StarTimesUPL | #SBSBUL pic.twitter.com/avmfdCfSPb
— StarTimes Uganda Premier League (@UPL) September 15, 2023

📰 | This is how we lineup against @KitaraFc.

🔸 Elvis Ngonde handed his Debut as Charles Lwanga leads upfront!

📲 #SCVKIT || @UPL pic.twitter.com/Hhnvs0bRrY
— SC Villa (@SCVillaJogoo) September 15, 2023

Destination: Victory!

We're here, and we're hungry for the win!
🍽️⚽ #LetsShine pic.twitter.com/SYmehzAUWg
— SOLTILO Bright Stars FC (@BrightStarsFC) September 15, 2023

A fresh season, a new beginning. Let's write our story today! 📜⚽#LetsShine pic.twitter.com/QGuczR0jYv
— SOLTILO Bright Stars FC (@BrightStarsFC) September 15, 2023

🔥 MATCHDAY🔥#MBRNEC #NECFC #Diehards #NECWorks #StarTimes #UzimaWater #StarTimesUPL pic.twitter.com/c32MzP2OBH
— NEC FC (@Nec_Fc) September 15, 2023

Arrival at the Muteesa II stadium, Wankulukuku. 🏟️#VILLAKIT pic.twitter.com/9BXm652Bcb
— Kitara Football Club (@KitarafcHoima) September 15, 2023

BRING ON VILLA!!🚨

Royals, the day you all have been waiting for is here.🔜#VILLAKIT #PrideOfBunyoro pic.twitter.com/P53OXl3WqO
— Kitara Football Club (@KitarafcHoima) September 15, 2023

It's Game Day at Home 🤩@UPL #SCVKIT #TheJogoos pic.twitter.com/58QLPVpGmK
— SC Villa (@SCVillaJogoo) September 15, 2023

Ahead of their @UPL opener against @Nec_Fc at Kakyeka Stadium 🏟️ in Mbarara today, @TeamMbararaCity have named new signing Joseph Akandwanaho as the club’s new Captain.

Who has Akandwanaho succeeded? #PulseSportsUGA https://t.co/MYCFTSV8yD #StarTimesUPL 📸: @TeamMbararaCity pic.twitter.com/2SUrg5etjl
— Pulse Sports Uganda (@PulseSportsUGA) September 15, 2023

SC Villa and Kitara will be facing off for the 2nd time in their history when they lock horns at 4 PM today.

The 1st encounter was in the 2020/21 season, where the Jogoos walked away with a 3-2 win. The return leg was unfortunately not played due to COVID-19. #PulseSportsUGA pic.twitter.com/qFaegBox5L
— Pulse Sports Uganda (@PulseSportsUGA) September 15, 2023

Football

Hussein Mbalangu back to Mbarara City for revenge

Here we go! @SCVillaJogoo head coach Dusan Stojanovic is out for pitch inspection.

Saawa kumi, tusimbula 💃🏻 #NTVOmumuli #SCVKIT #StarTimesUPL pic.twitter.com/FsczSNlu9d
— President of the Kachai addicts in 🇺🇬 (@JustGystin) September 15, 2023

Two positions separated `BUL FC and Bright Stars FC on the 15-team SUPL log last season, as the Oil Manufacturers finished 7th, the Stars were placed 9th.

Sports Gist

Dancehall mega superstar Ziza Bafana to headline UPL opener

Watch the 2023-2024 #StarTimesUPL season opener on Sanyuka Prime, FUFA Tv and BBS Tv this Friday!

Featuring Ziza Bafana... 🎶 pic.twitter.com/GXzAGPQg3y
— StarTimes Uganda Premier League (@UPL) September 12, 2023

NEC FC head coach Hussein Mbalangu will be returning to Mbarara hoping to inflict pain on his former paymasters Mbarara City FC.

💬 | "We've had a good preseason and we're ready to compete...."

Skipper @Kennethsemakul
on team preparations ahead of #SCVKIT #TheJogoos pic.twitter.com/2UJrV1xo7h
— SC Villa (@SCVillaJogoo) September 14, 2023

As they both gained promotion to the UPL, Mbarara City FC and NEC FC finished second and third, respectively on the 16-team FUFA Big League log.

The 2023/24 StarTimes Uganda Premier League campaign gets underway this Friday with three games on card and more on Sunday.#StarTimesUPL | #SCVKIT | #MBRNEC | #SBSBUL https://t.co/NIhRKzpYNe pic.twitter.com/wxIw8zof6w
— StarTimes Uganda Premier League (@UPL) September 15, 2023

The battle between Mbarara City FC and NEC FC at Kakyeka Stadium will see two newly promoted sides locking horns with the former back in the UPL immediately given that they were relegated in the 2021/22 campaign while the latter is chilling with the big boys for the first time.

Football

Kenneth Semakula: SC Villa captain has a message to fans before UPL kick-off

Uganda Cranes youngster Travis Mutyaba is once again the player to watch at SC Villa this season whilst Dennis Omedi who was the leading goal scorer in the FUFA Big League is back at Kitara FC hoping to stump his mark in the UPL.

Football

SC Villa vs Kitara FC: A clash of ambitions as Uganda Premier League returns

The long wait is over and the @UPL is back for the 2023/24 campaign.

Matchday fixture are here. Which game are you looking forward to? #PulseSportsUGA #StarTimesUPL pic.twitter.com/oHgbMTC8Mp
— Pulse Sports Uganda (@PulseSportsUGA) September 15, 2023

SC Villa nearly ended their 19-year UPL drought last season but lost the title on the final day of the season whereas Kitara FC are bouncing back into the top flight following their relegation in the 2020/21 campaign.