Andrew Mwanguhya, James Ssekandi and Abdu Wasike
16 March 2011
Kampala — URA had strikers Moses Feni and new signing Robert Ssentongo to thank as the 2009 champions rallied to defeat Simba 2-1 and go into the two-week break atop the Ecobank Super League log.
Yusuf Baganza had put the army side in front on 12 minutes from a corner as the hosts’ pressure at Bombo intensified. But Ssentongo scored his first URA goal since his January transfer from African Lyon (Tanzania) on 48 minutes before Feni profited from a Manco Kaweesa through pass to net the winner on 76 minutes and dethrone KCC from the top.
Both URA and KCC have 35 points but with the tax collectors boasting a superior goal difference. At an after-rain bumpy Nakivubo pitch, so bumpy and muddy it could pass for a kraal, Police subdued champions Bunnamwaya, Benson Ociti’s 12th minute strike when he connected an Amuran Mukasa low cross, settling matters.
Bunnamwaya, 27 points, could have levelled on 34 minutes but Owen Kasule had his spot kick saved by Police keeper Salim Sowedi. Defender Lawrence Ssegawa had felled Tony Odur in the box. But Angelo Lonyesi’s boys held on for a deserved 1-0 win.
Moses Ndawula scored Express’ goal as Sam Ssimbwa’s side subjected winless Gulu to their 13th loss to leapfrog Proline, who drew 1-1 with Maroons to sixth. Kenneth Igama netted for Maroons before Ivan Bukenya equalized in the 89th minute. Masaka and Utoda played out a one-all draw to stay in the relegation zone.
Results
Bunnamwaya 0-1 Police
Simba 1-2 URA
Maroons 1-1 Proline
Express 1-0 Gulu
Masaka 1-1 Utoda
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