Issa Bugembe Masterminds UPPC win over UPDF FC

UPPC FC Midfield maestro Issa Bugembe scored a screamer early in the 3rd minute and later Substitute Muhammed Kyeyune put the icing on the cake with a beauty in a 2-0 home win against relegation strugglers UPDF FC.

Bugembe was at the center of attention attempting at many occasions and creating several scoring chances but unfortunately was beaten by Julius Poloto who was a live-wire for the StarTimes Uganda premier league Man of the Match Award.

Left footed winger Kyeyune doubled the lead with a well struck free kick in the second half to ensure the printers take maximum points.

The Painters win over UPDF ensured the the debutants raise to 5th position with 46 points just behind leaders Vipers (59pts), Kitara (54), KCCA FC (52) and Villa (51) in 2nd, 3rd and 4th positions respectively.

Nordeen Bunjo got his chance to find the back of the net in the first half in the 7th minute but failed to capitalise on captain Poloto delivery.

The first clear visitors’ opportunity fell to captain Joseph Janjali but his shot went over the bar in the 14th minute.

UPPC FC Left back Eric Senjobe also tried from long range in the first stanza but his effort went far over the bar.

Mid season signing Ivan Bogere, also tried from long range, but his effort went over the bar before the half time mark.

Early in the second half, Ochen attempted for the vistors, but it was a simple save by goalkeep Otim.

Defender Aggrey Kirya got the visitors’ best chance of the second stanza, but his header effort went inches off the mark.

Bogere also got another opportunity to level the scoreline but was denied by Otim with a comfortable save.

Bugembe almost doubled the lead and his second on the day, but his shot hit the goal post.

Substitutes Sadik and Munguchi both tried shots from distant yards, but failed to hit the target.

UPPC FC XI

Denis Otim(GK), Jonathan Odong, Eric Senjobe, Amayo Ahmed, George Kiryowa, Isa Bugembe, Nordeen Bunjo, Hassan Senyonjo, Julius Poloto, Ambrose Kigozi, John Kokas Alou.

Substitutes
Rogers Omedwa(GK), Joel Male, Isa Mubiru, Marvin Mukiibi, Dan Kazibwe, Samuel Nsubuga, Steven Munguchi, Fasil Tumwine, Nasur Sadik, Charles Batibwe, Emmanuel Issat

UPDF FC XI
Richard Anyama(GK), Enrique Lubwama, Frank Mugisa, Aggrey Kirya, Edward Satulo, Steven Kiwanuka,Rashid Faridi, Emmanuel Ochen, Ibrahim Makumbi, Ivan Bogere, Joseph Janjali

Substitutes
Derrick Sekulima, Dennis Sekitoleko, Kakande Shafick, Swaibu Kalule, Daniel Kitara, Julius Mukwaya, Christopher Kamagu