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Kitara FC finds itself in a precarious position as Head Coach Brian Ssenyondo faces mounting pressure following a disappointing five-game winless streak. The team’s latest setback—a 3-1 home defeat to BUL at Royals Park in Butema, Hoima—has plunged them further into the relegation zone, raising serious questions about both the coach’s strategies and his future with the club.
The match on Friday proved to be a harsh reality check for Kitara, who have struggled to find their footing since the start of the season. The game began disastrously for the hosts, with BUL’s Martin Aprem scoring within the first two minutes, swiftly followed by Walter Ochora doubling the lead just seven minutes later. Kitara’s defense appeared disorganized, leaving them vulnerable to BUL’s quick counterattacks.
Arthur Kiggundu managed to pull one back for Kitara in the 28th minute, offering a glimmer of hope as the teams went into halftime with BUL leading 2-1. However, any aspirations of a comeback were extinguished in the 74th minute when BUL’s substitute, Dickson Matama, secured the victory with a well-placed goal. This defeat marks Kitara’s third consecutive loss at home, intensifying the scrutiny on Ssengendo’s management.
With only four points from six matches—one win and four defeats—Kitara remains firmly in the relegation zone. This is a disappointing return for a team that had ambitions of competing for the title this season. The club’s struggles raise critical questions about player performance, team cohesion, and the effectiveness of the coaching strategies in place.
In contrast, BUL’s victory marks their second consecutive win, lifting them to 8th place in the standings with a total of eight points. Coach Abbey Kikomeko’s men will be looking to build on this momentum as they prepare for their next match against Soltilo Bright Stars on Tuesday, October 9.
Looking ahead, Kitara will aim to turn their fortunes around in their upcoming clash against URA at Hamz stadium in Nakivubo next Friday. With both teams in desperate need of points, it promises to be a pivotal encounter for Kitara and could determine the direction of their season moving forward.
As the pressure mounts on Ssenyondo, the coming weeks will be crucial for Kitara. The team must regroup and find a way to harness their potential if they hope to escape the relegation zone and re-establish themselves as contenders in the league.
