22 September 2023 | Football

• Uganda Premier League | Friday Results
• NEC FC 5-0 Busoga United
• URA FC 2-0 Gaddafi FC
• Kitara FC 1-0 UPDF FC

NEC FC registered a 5-0 victory against Busoga United in the Uganda Premier League at the MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo on Friday, September 22, 2023.

It was the second victory for the league newbies who also beat Mbarara City 1-0 in a narrow win at Kakyeka Stadium, Mbarara.

In the ninth minute, Marvin Kavuma opened the floodgates with an easy finish from close range.

Busoga United’s backline was late to clear the ball away from danger after protesting to the centre referee claiming a handball in the build-up to the goal.

On form, Rashid Okocha doubled the hosts' lead from the spot after witnessing his effort from the 12-yard mark into the roof of the net.

Pacy midfielder Allan Mugalu got his name on the scoring sheet curling the ball into the net after Busoga United goalkeeper Michael Lutaaya loosely lost possession.

At the top of the first stanza, Brian Kayanja added salt into Busoga United’s wounds making it four before the break.

Busoga United improved in the second half but it was a huge deficit to chance after allowing four goals in the first half.

In the 90^th minute, Kavuma completed a brace with a powerful header to hit the last nail in NEC FC’s coffin.

The victory took NEC FC to the top of the log with six points and six goals in two games played in the 2023/24 campaign.

NEC FC will return to action on Friday, September 29 as they visit SC Villa at Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.

How they lined up

NEC FC XI: Samson Kirya (GK), Marvin Kavuma, Tah Barni Kevin, Ibrahim Thembo, Allan Mugalu, Shamir Kimwero, Joseph Dhata, Paul John Acire, Brian Kayanja, Rashid Okocha, Ronald Ogenga Owiny

Busoga United XI: Micheal Lutaya (GK), Isaac Doka Mweru, Kenyi Emmanuel, Charles Sanday Mulanda, Fredrick Ngabo, Joshua Elastico Ssentambule, Julius Debbo, Sharifu Ziraba, Bashamu Mugwa, Allan Galandi, Stephen Odongo

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