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TITLE RACE HEAT: CAN KCCA MAINTAIN DOMINANCE WHILE VIPERS CHASE WEDNESDAY

KCCA FC opened a five-point gap at the top after Rogers Mugisha’s strike secured a 1-0 win. Can Vipers respond against Lugazi?

Title Race Heat: Can KCCA Maintain Dominance While Vipers Chase Wednesday
Is KCCA Unstoppable Even Without Ivan Ahimbisibwe

Vipers could cut the lead to two points if they win against Lugazi on Wednesday, but KCCA is likely more concerned with their own form after securing their fifth straight victory.

They've managed three wins without their main striker, Ivan Ahimbisibwe, as the rest of the squad has stepped up while he's with the Cranes at Afcon.

In the latest game, Rogers Mugisha, making his first start since joining from Kitara, scored the winning goal.

He calmly controlled a blocked shot with his chest and then slotted the ball past Buhimba's keeper, Jamil Kiyimba, in the 27th minute.

It seemed like it would open the scoring for KCCA against a Buhimba team that has allowed 27 goals, the most in the league so far.

Before the goal, Sammy Ssebaduka headed a cross from Lazaro Bwambale wide, and Kiyimba saved a shot from Derrick Nsibambi.

Buhimba, with their new coach Robert Mukasa, showed resilience and kept a tight defense, limiting KCCA's chances.

Saidi Mayaja hit the side netting from a tough angle, while, on the other end, Anwar Ntege's header was saved by KCCA's goalkeeper, Antony Emojong.

Late in the game, Alex Yiga forced Kiyimba into a save as KCCA saw out the match, moving to 26 points after 11 games. Buhimba sits third from the bottom with 10 points.

Earlier on Tuesday, Police beat Bul 3-1 at the FUFA Technical Centre, adding to Bul's losing streak.

Bedia Ikamba, returning from injury, scored from a Richard Matovu cross before Karim Ndugwa equalized for Bul.

However, Ndugwa later missed a similar chance, sending a cross from Martin Aprem over the bar.

Police then scored when Daniel Jakony headed in Saidi Kyeyune's corner, and Biran Obedi sealed the win with a goal in added time, assisted by Ramsey Jemba.

Police is now temporarily second with 21 points after 11 games, while Bul finds themselves in 12th place with 10 points.

LIFE AFTER OKELLO: HOW ABDULKARIM WATAMBALA BECAME VIPERS' NEW MIDFIELD COMMANDER

Vipers SC dismantled Police FC 4-1 at Kitende, led by a stunning AbdulKarim Watambala goal to extend their lead at the UPL summit.

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Watambala’s screamer against Police trending as UPL Goal of the Season

Vipers came out flying, up 3-0 by halftime against a stunned Police squad. Once again, AbdulKarim Watambala pulled the strings in midfield, making everything tick.

With this 4-1 thumping at St. Mary’s Stadium in Kitende, Vipers held onto their three-point lead at the top of the Startimes Uganda Premier League heading into the last games of the first round.

Honestly, what was supposed to be a top-of-the-table clash turned into a breeze for the defending champions. They probably played their best half of football since Ivan Minnaert took over as head coach last July.

Watambala, who’s looked like a new man since his close friend Allan Okello left, set up the opener for Milton Karisa with a clever through ball. Karisa made no mistake, poking the ball past a scrambling Mathias Muwanga in the 32nd minute.

Then came the moment of the night. Watambala picked up a pass from Enoch Ssebagala just outside the box, and with police defenders backing off, he smashed a rocket in off the underside of the crossbar. That was his third goal in two games, after his brace in Saturday’s 3-0 win over URA.

Right before halftime, Odili Chukwuma put the game to bed, heading in Usama Arafat’s cross after nutmegging Richard Matovu.

Police barely threatened all evening, but Saidi Kyeyune managed to pull one back with a low shot just four minutes into the second half. It didn’t matter much. Vipers stretched their lead again in the 77th minute, when substitute Yunus Sentamu headed the ball across for Usama to tap in their fourth.

The win pushes the Vipers to 33 points. Police drop to third with 27. KCCA move into second place after brushing aside UPDF 4-0. Sammy Ssebaduka grabbed two goals, with Joel Sserunjogi and substitute Alpha Ssali also on the scoresheet.

UPL UPDATES: KCCA FC HELD IN LUZIRA WHILE POLICE FC CLOSE THE GAP AT TOP

Police FC move to second after beating Calvary, while KCCA is held to a goalless draw by Maroons in a rusty MD13 clash.

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Vipers, KCCA, and Police tied on points

After beating Calvary, Police moved up to second place in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League. KCCA didn't score against Maroons, and Entebbe UPPC beat UPDF, keeping the title race close on match day 13.

Police grabbed second place in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League after a 2-0 win against Calvary at Kiira Road on Wednesday.

Breaks during the season are usually a time for teams to regroup and let players rest after many games in a short time. But for the Uganda Premier League, there hasn't been much going on since mid-December, partly because of the 2025 AFCON.

Today's game between Maroons and KCCA in Luzira was different. Both teams seemed out of practice, which might explain the dull game that ended with no score.

Neither team seemed ready to push for a win, and there were few chances to score.

KCCA and Maroons each played one game between December 17 and today, losing to Police and Buhimba United Saints, respectively. That's just one game in 35 days.

Maroons played a physical game, preventing KCCA from controlling the ball and playing their usual style. This could be why coach Brian Ssenyondo took out Ashraf Mugume and Saidi Mayanja at halftime, replacing them with Brian Jjara and Derrick Nsibambi.

The home team kept KCCA away from the goal, and even when they brought in another striker, Emmanuel Anyama, later in the second half, they didn't get many chances.

Maroons defended well as a team to earn a point, putting them in seventh place with 16 points.

For KCCA FC, this result is a setback in their chase for the title. They are tied for first place with 27 points, the same as Police, who beat Calvary FC, and Vipers, who have two games left.

Wednesday's results:

Maroons 0-0 KCCA

Police 2-0 Calvary

UPDF 0-1 Entebbe UPPC

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