KCCA FC picked up an important 3-0 victory over Maroons FC on the MTN Omondi Stadium on Thursday night time time in a end result that retains their push for a top-two finish alive inside the Uganda Premier League.
Whatever the convincing scoreline, the competitors was faraway from easy for the Kasasiro Boys, who wanted to remain affected individual in opposition to a disciplined Maroons side sooner than taking administration inside the closing ranges.
The opening half was evenly contested, with KCCA displaying early attacking intent by Shafik Kwikiriza and Ashraf Mugume, whereas Maroons stayed organized defensively and regarded dangerous on the counter.
Referee Joshua Duula was saved busy in a bodily encounter, reserving KCCA captain Gavin Kizito and Maroons defender Godwin Kitagenda midway by the first half.
KCCA nearly broke the deadlock inside the twenty fifth minute when Sserunjogi curled a free-kick within the route of the best nook, nonetheless Maroons goalkeeper Tamale reacted brilliantly to push the ball away.
The breakthrough lastly obtained right here in first-half stoppage time. Gavin Kizito’s prolonged cross picked out Ivan Ahimbisibwe, whose clever header found Mugume, and the midfielder nodded residence at hand the hosts an essential lead sooner than halftime.
Maroons responded positively after the restart and nearly found an equalizer inside the 68th minute, only for Mugolofa Mutwalibi to supply an outstanding save to deny Raymond Walugembe.
The turning degree obtained right here with the introduction of Herbert Achayi late inside the match. The midfielder marked his return in spectacular pattern inside the 87th minute, surging forward sooner than firing a sturdy long-range effort into the nook to make it 2-0.
KCCA sealed the result three minutes later when Mugume slipped by Ahimbisibwe, who calmly accomplished to realize his thirteenth league goal of the season.
Mugume was later named Participant of the Match after registering a goal and an assist in a effectivity that proved decisive for the hosts.
KCCA now flip their consideration to subsequent Wednesday’s away fixture in opposition to UPDF FC in Bombo, whereas Maroons will search a response as soon as they face Entebbe UPPC on Tuesday.
