19 December 2021 | Football

Arua Hill SC overcame a resilient UPDF FC to win 2-1 on Saturday at Barifa Stadium.

The Leopards were bouyed by midfielder Gadafi Wahab and second half substitute Rashid Kawawa who scored a goal each to guide the home side to victory.

On the other hand, the visitors secured their consolation through forward Ivan Ahimbisibwe.

Wahab fired Arua Hill into the lead in the 11th minute off a well taken free kick that beat Goalkeeper Brian Bwete.

The lead was however short-lived with UPDF FC leveling matters through Ahimbisibwe.

The match winning goal came from substitute Kawawa who scored with his first touch after coming on.

The forward had replaced Ivan Eyamu in the 67th minute.

Arua Hill leapfrog UPDF in the 6th position with 18 points while Army side drop a slot down to 7th on 17 points.

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