22 December 2021 | Football

KCCA Football Club and Express Football Club settled for a goalless draw in the Kampala Derby played at the MTN Omondi Stadium in Lugogo.

The Red Eagles will have goalkeeper Denis Otim to thank for picking a point after putting up a Man of the Match performance between the sticks.

The hosts dominated the first half as visitors sat and defended in numbers. However, Issa Lumu seemingly did not match the intensity required for the game and Wasswa Bbosa withdrew him just 20 minutes into the game.

Lumu was troubled by Sadat Anaku and was booked before Deus Bukenya took his place.

Returning Ashraf Mugume had a shot rattle the crossbar while Otim made a brilliant save to deny Anaku from close range as KCCA searched for the opener.

Goalkeeper Benjamin Ochan misjudged a corner kick and nearly gifted the visitors as halftime approached but midfielder Charles Musiige couldn't find the target with his shot.

After recess, the Kasasiro were on the front foot again. Herbert Achai fired over the bar while Rodgers Mato missed a sitter after being set up by Anaku.

Anaku later had a couple of chances, the first kept out by Otim and the other off Brian Majwega's cross hitting the post with the keeper beaten.

KCCA is still top of the pile with 28 points from 12 games, just two above second-placed Vipers who have played a game less. Express is 5th with 20 points from 12 games.

Next Up

Both teams will now return in action on 28th December. Express will host Busoga United at Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku while KCCA FC will travel to Arua to take on Onduparaka at the Greenlight Stadium.

Starting XIs

KCCA FC XI: Benjamin Ochan, Innocent Wafula, Herbert Achai, John Revita, Dennis Iguma, Gift Ali, Ashraf Mugume, Arafat Usama, Brian Majwega, Mato Rodgers, Sadat Anaku

Express XI: Dennis Otim, Ennick walusimbi, ISSA Lumu, Murshid Juuko, Nicolas Kasozi, Mahad Yaya , Godfrey Lwesibawa, Charles Musiige,George Senkaaba, Kambale Erick, Ssekyembe.

Recent Comments