• Lugazi FC 0-3 Kitara FC
Kitara FC kick started their title challenge with a comprehensive 3-0 win over Lugazi FC at the Lugazi Stadium in Najjembe.
Fresh from scoring on his Uganda Cranes debut, Jude Ssemugabi served himself with a brace while Frank Zaga Tumwesigye scored the other to ensure victory for Brian Ssenyondo’s men.
Zaga opened the scores in the 25th minute while a powerful left footed shot into the roof of the net following a string of neat passes.
Sadick Sempigi the Lugazi coach rushed for a change and brought on striker Yusuf Saaka Sharif for Moses Buga in the 36th minute.
Three minutes later, Lugazi were reduced to 10 men as debutant Rogers Atube was sent off for a second bookable offense on Fred Amaku.
Two minutes later, Ssemugabi doubled the lead with a close range tap in from Dennis Omedi’s brilliant assist.
The second half saw Kitara push for more goals and their effort was reciprocated by Ssemugabi who made it three with a powerful shot that found its way through goalkeeper Fahad Emuran’s hands in the 65th minute.
Omedi and second half substitute Living Kabon had chances of getting their names on the score sheet but couldn’t find the target.
Victory automatically pushed Kitara on the top of the table ahead of KCCA FC, who beat URA FC last evening, courtesy of goal difference.
The Uganda Premier League will continue with three games on Sunday. Vipers visit NEC FC, Maroons host UPDF FC as Soltilo Bright Stars visit Wakiso Giants.
Lugazi FC XI; Fahad Emuran (GK), Emmanuel Obua, Rogers Atube, Paul Wasswa, Bashir Asiku, Nelson Mandela, Rogers Adriko, Ali Bayo Arshavin, Sam Ssemugugu, Moses Buga, Ambrose Awo
Kitara FC XI; Chrispus Kusiima (GK), Max Owachgui, Jasper Aheebwa, Arthur Kiggundu, Ronald Otti, David Ndihabwe, Solomon Okwalinga, Frank Zaga Tumwesigye, Dennis Omedi, Jude Ssemugabi, Fred Amaku
