In Buganda Regional League week 13, 24 goals were scored across 7 fixtures on Sunday, February 1, as the contest for Big League Promotion continues, with Masaka City entering the mix.
With a smooth travel to Buikwe, Masaka City hammered Buikwe Red Stars 5-2 to overtake Kira United, who lost to main contestant Simba SC/UWA FC 2-1.
Samuel Ssemugugu in the 47th minute and Moses Kasagga in the 63rd minute scored for the home team at Namulonge Play Ground, while Erias Kirumira scored a consolation goal for the visitors in the 79th minute.
Fighting for the top spot,
Buwambo United defeated Nyendo FC’s 10 men 1-0 with Enock Ssekatawa from a penalty spot in the 32nd minute of the game. Shakin Kalema was sent off in the 79th minute.
On the other side, Young Simba continues their hard challenge with a 1-0 win over Manyangwa FC thanks to Steven Magala for the only goal that assured them a second week on top of the table.
In other games, Kiboga United stumbled 6-2 to Synergy FC, Wobulenzi United put more pressure on Kajjansi United, and Seeta United won over Neighbors of Nantabulirirwa 1-0. At the same time, UG Sports Arena and Super Eagles Lugongwe didn’t play.
Following these fixtures, Young Simba is leading with 28 points, tied with Buwambo United. Simba SC is third with 27 points, while Masaka City is fourth with 24 points.
In the demotion race, Buikwe Red Stars and Kiboga United are most likely to know their fate, as Super Eagles Lugongwe and Synergy still fight to survive from relegation.
