12 November 2023 | Football

Uganda Premier League | Results

Saturday, November 11, 2023

• Gaddafi 2-1 Mbarara City
• Maroons 0-1 NEC FC

Allan Mugalu scored the only goal to earn NEC FC a victory against Maroons in the Uganda Premier League at Prison Grounds in Luzira on Saturday.

In a game that produced several chances, the visitors edged the Prison Wardens in the very entertaining encounter.

NEC FC’s first clear chance in the game came in the 26^th minute with Ibrahim Thembo attempting from long range with a powerful effort but goalkeeper Hannington Ssebwalunyo smartly dealt with it.

Four minutes later Sulaiman Ssesaazi came close with a well-curated free kick but the custodian pulled off a stunning save, tipping it out for a corner.

Jackson Nnunda beat his marker to a slick touch before his effort outside the boat went above the frame by a whisker.

In the 42^nd minute, Kelvin Tah Barni made a double block to deny Darius Ojok and Fred Amaku from close range in a deadly attack by the hosts.

Ten minutes into the second stanza Mugalu broke the deadlock after directing Joseph Dhata’s cutback into the back of the net.

The second-half substitute, Marvin Kavuma was set up by the goal scorer before he remained with only a keeper to beat but Ssebwalunyo comfortably collected his weak shot.

The victory sends NEC FC in the third position on the log with 15 points while Maroons remain sixth on the table with 11 points after playing seven games.

The league will take a break to give room for international matches and will resume in the last week of November.

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