UPL Friday Result:
Kigezi HomeBoyz 2-1 Mbarara City
Kigezi Homeboyz fought tooth and nail to secure a 2-1 victory over regional rivals Mbarara City in Friday’s Uganda Premier League encounter at Rwamwanja Stadium, Kamwenge.
In search of their first win of the season, the hosts took the lead when Joseph Jjemba scored in the 53rd minute, after which they opted to defend with all their might.
However, Mbarara City leveled the game in the 87th minute through Brian Aheebwa to silence the home crowd, which was already anticipating victory with time running out.
It turned into an open game with both sides looking for a winner, and it was the Gorillas who found the back of the net as Mike Walaga struck in the second minute of added time to settle the contest and hand Kigezi their much-needed victory.
The result ended Kigezi’s winless run in the top flight, having managed just one point from their opening eight matches before Friday’s encounter.
The three points lift the Kamwenge-based side to four points, level with Ntugasaze, while Mbarara City remain on eight points after suffering their fifth defeat in nine matches.
