Ambrose Kigozi the hero as Entebbe UPPC FC silence Ntugasaze FC with a second-half Show

Entebbe UPPC FC came from behind to beat newcomers Ntugasaze FC 3-1 away at Kira Road Police Arena in Kamwokya as matchday 10 of the StarTimes Uganda premiere league resumed today.

Striker Ambrose Kigozi bagged a hat-trick on the day, while midfielder Reich Triomphe Kokolo who scored in the previous game co tinued with his  impressive performance.

Ntugasaze started brightly with Kennedy Musenero testing UPPC goalkeeper Denis Otim early on.

UPPC had their first attempt through Sharif Ssengendo from a free-kick after Kokolo was fouled but his shot went straight to Ntugasaze goalkeeper Afoyo.

Calvin Peter Emayu fresh from guiding Kyaggwe to their maiden Masaza Cup title, tried a long-range strike but Ntugasaze FC goalkeeper Afoyo was up to the task with superb punch.

Central defender Tah Barni Kelvin also got an opportunity to find the back of the net but he headed inches over the bar from a corner kick in the 14th minute.

Ntugasaze took the lead in the 25th minute when Kennedy Musenero finished well after a long-ball assist from Jerome Otim.

UPPC coach Abdallah Mubiru made first-half changes bringing on Julius Poloto and Sam Rutherford Yannick for Thomas Ochungo and Ibrahim Mugulusi.

Before the half-time break, Opar Jacob had a clear chance to double Ntugasaze’s lead but was denied by UPPC defender Tah Barni Kelvin.

In the second half, substitute UPPC’s Julius Poloto delivered a clear cutback into the box but Kigozi was denied.

Kigozi soon equalised heading in Poloto’s free-kick.

Ntugasaze FC substitute Kaye Ronald had a good chance to score but shot weakly into the hands of goalkeeper Denis Otim.

Furthermore, Ambrose Kigozi then scored his second goal after fighting for the ball as a Ntugasaze defender failed to communicate with his goalkeeper allowing him to tap into the net.

With 10 minutes left, leather Kigozi completed his hattrick with another tap-in after goalkeeper Afoyo fumbled Kokolo’s shot.

Kigozi has now scored five times this season.

Centre referee Shamirah Nabadda ended the game with the home fans frustrated by their team’s defeat.

Entebbe UPPC FC’s next game is against newcomers Kataka FC at home at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo on Thursday 19th October, 2026.

Ntugasaze FC Line-Up; Afoyo (GK), Sula Mpanga , Matovu , Apollo Kagogwe , Simon Mukisa, Mayindi, Fahad, Opar Jacob, Kiberu , Jerome Otim, Kennedy Musenero

Substitutes; Lukyamuzi , Kawanguzi , Charles Batiibwe, Arafat Kakonge, Shafiq Magogo, Odongo , Male , Tekakwo, Kakooza, Kaye Ronald

Entebbe UPPC FC Line-Up; Denis Otim, George Kiryowa, Thomas Ochungo, Tah Barni Kelvin, Ronald Kayondo, Ibrahim Mugulusi, Jonathan Odongo, Ambrose Kigozi, Reich Triomphe Kokolo, Calvin Peter Emayu, Sharif Ssengendo

Substitutes; Ahmed Amayo, Julius Poloto, Steven Munguchi, Anwaru Mustafa Ntege, Noordin Saddic Bunjo, Grant Matsiko, Issa Bugembe, Swadik Maro, Reagan Isabirye, Sam Rutherford Yannick