URA FC’s dismal away form in the Star Times Uganda Premier League persisted, as KCCA FC capitalized on defensive blunders to secure a 3-2 victory at Philip Omondi Stadium on Tuesday night.
The taxmen’s winless streak on the road stretched to four games, with defeats to NEC and Vipers, and a draw against Busoga.
A cautious Kasasiro side pounced in the second half, netting two goals and capitalizing on URA captain Vianney Ssekajugo’s own goal to clinch their fourth consecutive win.
Norman Namanya had given URA an early lead with a strike in the 4th minute but KCCA responded early in the second half through defender Herbert Achai to make the score 1-1.
Vianey Ssekajugo restored URA’s lead just before the hour mark, sending coach David Obua and the bench into wild celebrations only for the same player to score at the wrong end in the 68th minute to level matters at 2-2.
Striker Muhammad Shaban‘s poacher’s finish in the 72nd minute of play to punish a URA defensive error proved to be the winner for KCCA who moved up the table to 9th place on 19 points, a point below URA who occupy 7th spot.
Results from the Early Kick-Offs
Earlier in the day, SC Villa continued their winning ways, while Soltilo Bright Stars, Mbarara City, and Busoga United secured impressive victories.
Jonah Patrick Kakande’s brace and Hakim Kiwanuka’s strike propelled the Jogoo to a comfortable home win at the Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.
Bright Stars FC, despite missing a penalty from star player Nelson Ssenkatuka, managed a narrow 1-0 win over Maroons FC thanks to John Kokas’ goal.
At Njeru Technical Center, Busoga led twice to claim all three points through goals from Emmanuel Ajo and Jeremey Matata, while Paul Mucreezi’s penalty consolation wasn’t enough for Kitara FC in the 2-1 scoreline.
The final fixture at Kakyeka Stadium saw Mbarara City emerge victorious 2-1, with captain Joseph Akandwanaho and Henry Kitegenyi scoring before Tom Masiko pulled one back for Wakiso Giants.
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