Vipers within KCCA’s sight after round of mixed fortunes
Best foot forward. KCCA left back Mustafa Kizza celebrates after scoring a goal against Kyetume. PHOTO BY EDDIE CHICCO.
What you need to know:
It was a no contest duel from the first whistle as Mike Mutyaba, Mustapha Kizza, Sam Ssenyonjo, Muzamir Mutyaba and Allan Okello netted for KCCA in the 5-2 victory that showed what a ruthless side KCCA can be and also exposed all the frailties of league debutant Kyetume – managerial deficiencies, feeble defence and a blunt attack.
That reigning Uganda Premier League kings KCCA would tear apart wobbly Kyetume 5-2 at their StarTimes Stadium base on Saturday was somehow expected.
Perhaps log leaders Vipers’ derailing slip at Luzira Grounds in the 1-1 draw against Maroons on Friday wasn’t according to the script and now brings them just eight points ahead of KCCA that still has three matches to play to the end of the first round.
Put tersely, should Mike Mutebi’s side march through Mbarara City tomorrow, SC Villa on Friday and Proline on December 3 unscratched, they will wind up on top this a point more than the venoms - hypothetically.
It was a no contest duel from the first whistle as Mike Mutyaba, Mustapha Kizza, Sam Ssenyonjo, Muzamir Mutyaba and Allan Okello netted for KCCA in the 5-2 victory that showed what a ruthless side KCCA can be and also exposed all the frailties of league debutant Kyetume – managerial deficiencies, feeble defence and a blunt attack.
Denis Lubowa and Steven Sande scored the consolation goals for David Mutono’s side that has conceded 17 goals in the last four matches.
The triumph was a tonic boost for Mutebi ahead of a tricky trip to Kyakyeka Stadium to play rejuvenated Mbarara City.
“We are playing catch up; every point we gain is vital as we aim to defend title. I’m not only looking at leaders Vipers but even at second placed Bul and SC Villa,” Mutebi recently told Daily Monitor.
More misery for URA, Express
It was the same old story when embattled contemporary coaches Sam Ssimbwa and George Ssimwogerere squared off at Bombo on Saturday. Ssimbwa’s URA, reduced to 10 men midway the dreary match, settled for their eighth draw as Ssimwogerere’s Express also picked little value from the 0-0 stalemate. Whereas Ssimbwa downplays the mounting pressure from the club stakeholders, anything less than victory against Proline that is flirting with the red zone, tomorrow will pass as a unsatisfactory first half of the season. With 18 points from 15 matches and sitting ninth, Express has also performed below per.
Uganda Premier League
Saturday Results
URA 0-0 Express
KCCA 5-2 Kyetume
Tuesday
Mbarara City Vs KCCA, 4:00 pm
Kakyeka Stadium-Mbarara
Live on Sanyuka TV
URA Vs Proline, 4:30pm
Bombo Barracks Grounds-Bombo
