Hooliganism yet again took center stage as Express FC neared a 1-0 Uganda Premier League victory against Busoga United at the Kakindu Stadium on Wednesday.
Allan Kayiwa had struck brilliantly through an 87th minute freekick to hand the guests a 1-0 lead, before the home fans started a stoning spree, contesting alleged unbalanced officiation, leading to halting and later abandonment of the game.
The players and match officials stayed on the pitch for over 30 minutes, before later leaving with escort from Police.
This is the most recent act of hooliganism this season after SC Villa and Wakiso Giants game at Wankuluku last week, where the former’s fans pelted stones, injuring the latter’s physician in the process.
Goalkeeper Michael Lutaaya had kept Busoga United in the game with several saves earlier, in a contest Express fully dominated.
Express will host Soltilo Bright Stars on November 22 at Wankulukuku in their next fixture, while Busoga have a derby against BUL on the same day at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru.
HOW BOTH TEAMS LINED UP
BUSOGA UNITED:
Michael Lutaaya (GK), Isaac Isinde, Charles Mulanda, Ibrahim Kayiwa, Laban Tibita, Derrick Basoga, Peter Onzima, Thomas Ochungo, Fredrick Ngalo, Isaac Doka Mweru, Bashamu Mugwa
EXPRESS FC:
Denis Otim(GK), Issa Lumu, Joseph Dhata, Farouk Katongole, Daniel Shabena, Andrew Kaggwa, Otim Denis, Joshua Musoke, Allan Kayiwa, Marvin Oshaba, Joseph Akandwanaho
Courtesy photos
