Uganda Premier League: Talking points from match day twenty-three

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Here are the talking points from the premier league match day twenty-three. Lethargic KCCA fall at home despite Abdallah Mubiru exitKCCA were hoping to use the new manager bounce to return to winning ways but it never happened as they lost 2-1 to resilient BUL.Jackson Magera " data-medium-file="https://i0.

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jpg?w=370&ssl=1 370w" sizes="(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px" />Jackson Magera Credit: John BatanuddeUnder interim coach Jackson Magera, the Kasasiro still dominated possession despite starting with a relatively more cautious approach in comparison to predecessor Abdallah Mubiru but they failed to convert that into goals.Thrice denied by Joel Mutakubwa while in the opposite posts, Mutwalibu Mugolofa didn’t cover himself in glory gifting the visitors a lead after poor handling of a cross from the left.That was KCCA’s 4th defeat in eleven home games and leaves them 6th on the table with 34 points.

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com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Polish_20240919_201004527-1200x800.jpg?w=370&ssl=1 370w" sizes="(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px" />Milton Karisa | Credit: John BatanuddeMilton Karisa returned from a long injury lay off to set up Congolese Gusto Mulongo for a late equaliser in the 2-2 draw with Express FC.The run and persistence from the Vipers captain who got injured at the end of the first round is what Vipers has missed in some matches and his return will no doubt play an important role in the team’s pursuit of the league and cup double.

NEC continues to make Lugogo an ‘abattoir’12 home matches, 11 victories and just one draw is the story of NEC playing in front of their own fans at the MTN Omondi stadium, Lugogo.At the start of the season, Hussein Mbalangu labelled the place as an abattoir where teams will be slaughtered and indeed, they have been with the latest being Kitara who lost 2-1 on Friday despite NEC playing the second half with 10-men after the sendoff of Enock Ssebagala.Steven Bengo a victim of his own persistence?When rookie Steven Bengo replaced John ‘Ayala’ Luyinda at Wakiso Giants, it was always going to be big shoes to fill for the once exciting midfielder.

He had a good start playing his preferred three-man defence but things turned south when opponents discovered the weak points and starting to beat his team.Wakiso Giants Head Coach Steven Bengo " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.

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However, the player selection in different positions where they don’t seem comfortable continued and in a 3-3 draw with Maroons, Bengo deployed Musa Ssegujja, a natural right back cum centre back at left back at the expense of Marvin Mukiibi and the move backfired as Maroons utilized the weak point to their advantage.The dropped points could prove crucial at the end of the season but that just underlines the problems caused by Bengo’s inflexibility. There has to be adaptation to circumstance, and for too long at Wakiso Giants, there wasn’t.

Emmanuel Wasswa shows he is a player for a big occasionThe Express FC captain rarely gets on the score sheet but when he pops up, it is always against the big boys.Express FC Captain Emmanuel Wasswa was at KCCA last season" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.

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jpeg?w=370&ssl=1 370w" sizes="(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px" />Express FC Captain Emmanuel Wasswa was at KCCA last season Credit: John BatanuddeOn Saturday against table leaders Vipers, Wasswa got a brace with one being a contender for the goal of the season.The former Ndejje University, KCCA and Villa midfielder also got Express’ winner in the 1-0 victory at Lugogo against the Kasasiro and his performances in big games underlines him as a player for the bigger occasion.Matia Lule’s reign at Police starts with a ‘huge win’ Matia Lule, Police FC coach " data-medium-file="https://i0.

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The win is a big testament to the team’s ambitions of surviving relegation as they moved eight points clear of the drop zone leaving the Ankole Lions in the battle.Though not safe yet, the points will prove importance at the end of the season.The post Uganda Premier League: Talking points from match day twenty-three appeared first on Kawowo Sports.

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