Abraham Tusubira winner tames UPDF FC surge

Uganda Premier League Roundup

URA 2-1 UPDF
Wakiso Giants 0-0 NEC

Abraham Tusubira emerged as URA’s match-winner, guiding the Tax Collectors to a hard-fought 2-1 victory over UPDF at Nakivubo Stadium in the Uganda Premier League.

Determined to bounce back from their recent setback against Kitara, URA struck first in the 11th minute through Moses Aliro’s composed finish. UPDF, brimming with confidence after back-to-back wins, responded in the 61st minute when Rashid Faridi slotted home a well-taken equalizer.

With the match hanging in the balance, Tusubira stepped up just five minutes later, netting the decisive goal that sealed all three points for URA.

The win — their ninth of the season — propels URA to 4th place on the league table with 19 matches played, leapfrogging Kitara in the standings.

Meanwhile, at Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium, Wakiso Giants frustrated title hopefuls NEC FC, holding them to a goalless draw in a tightly contested encounter.

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