FUFA Big League | Results

Thursday, November 2, 2023

• Kataka FC 2-1 Kigezi HomeBoyz
• Onduparaka FC 2-1 Young Elephant
• Kiyinda Boys 1-1 Jinja North United
• Blacks Power 0-1 Lugazi

Marcus Aka and Junior Zaake were on target as Kataka FC registered a 2-1 victory in the FUFA Big League clash on Thursday evening.

In a game played at Mbale Stadium, Kataka registered its third victory at home in as many games played at the fortress.

The Mbale-based side has so far played six games, drawing once, losing twice and winning thrice.

The hosts had a perfect to the game after scoring in the first minute. Aka gave Kataka the lead after nodding home Stephen Namaisi’s long throw-in.

Zaake extended the host’s lead after tapping home steps away from the goal line. Kigezi HomeBoyz custodian James Tukei fumbled with Micheal Olinga’s powerful effort and Zaake thankfully took away the blessing.

Derrick Mudali decided to half the deficit as the visitors pulled one back thus giving the game life once again.

The second half had less action as the ball was kept in the middle park for most of the time.

Kataka climb to the sixth position with 10 points while Kigezi HomeBoyz are 11th with seven points

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• Mbale Heroes 0-0 Kataka FC

Mbale Heroes and Kataka FC shared spoils in a goalless draw in the FUFA Big League at Mbale Municipal Stadium on Tuesday.

Either side had a chance to take the lead in the game but none found the back of the net in the tight encounter that pulled a fair crowd.

In the eighth minute, Isaaya Sabiiti came close to the game but his powerful effort went inches above the frame.

Junior Zaake was fouled at the edge of the box, and Kataka’s fans protested calling for a penalty but the centre referee stood to the first decision calling for a freekick.

In the 24th minute, goalkeeper Solomon Okello denied Akram Muzanyi who headed Abu Sentongo’s delivery from close range got on target.

The hosts made three changes at ago. Gerald Ogweti, Shafick Kwikiriza, and Brian Wamakale were called onto the field of play.

As Muzanyi, Simon Okot, and Blaise Nkolo were called to rest after being in action for an hour.

Latif Ssenkubuge nearly gave Kataka the lead late but his bouncing header went wide of the frame narrowly.

Goalkeeper Okello made a stunning save to deny Kwikiriza in the last attempt of the game.

Next, Mbale Heroes will travel to visit Kigezi Homeboys at Kabale Municipal while Kataka will host Blacks Power in Mbale. Both games will be played on Sunday, October 1.

How both teams lined up

Mbale Heroes XI; Paul Mujampwani, Abu Ssentongo, Abdul Bironse, Adrian Sserugo, Godfrey Lubangakene, Simon Okot, Isaaya Sabiiti, Dan Shabena, Akram Muzanyi, Eric Mutebi, Blaise Nkolo.

Kataka XI: Solomon Okello, Noah Kizito, Imulla Okello, Stephen Namaisi, Hassan Wadenga, Lazarus Ocire, Latif Ssenkubuge, Swamad Okur, Junior Zaake, Bosco Munyolo, Markus Aka.