29 April 2023 | Football

Saturday, April 29

• Gaddafi FC 0-1 KCCA FC
• SC Villa 1-0 Vipers SC
• URA FC 2-3 Maroons

Julius Poloto’s strike was the difference as KCCA Football Club went past Gaddafi Football Club in a 1-0 victory in the Uganda Premier League at Kakindu Stadium. The winger came off the bench to ensure Jackson Mayanja’s reign at KCCA remains. Allan Okello had a chance to give the visitors a lead but Gaddafi’s custodian Joel Mutakubwa pulled off a stunning save after 10 minutes. Six minutes later, Muhammad Shaban found the back of the net but the assistant referee raised the flag for offside. Bakali Magumba’s clearance nearly went into his goal as he tried to deal with Okello’s delivery. The hosts came so close as Joel Madondo’s effort rattled the frame as the visitors escaped the scare. In the 73rd minute, Poloto broke the deadlock. The winger was set up by Saidi Mayanja before he shot hard into the net. The victory keeps the Kasasiro Boys in the second position on the log with 44 points, two behind log leaders SC Villa who have played two games more. Gaddafi remains 10th on the log with 29 points gathered from 23 matches. Next on the menu for KCCA is Onduparaka on Tuesday, April 2 while Gaddafi will make a trip to Kitende to play Vipers on the same day.

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