URA set pace with intent at half time

Elation: URA coach  Sam Ssimbwa  celebrates after his team defeated  KCCA at the MTN Omondi Stadium in Lugogo on February 18. URA have ended the first round on 36 points having won 11 games. PHOTO/JOHN BATANUDDE

See-saw Race:  A decade since winning the last of their four UPL titles, URA have a stick between their teeth to lead the way this term by finishing the first round with seven-matching winning streak that has left reigning champions Vipers chasing their shadow.

Captain Fantastic: URA’s Shafiq Kagimu celebrates his goal in the 2-0 victory  against Police. The inspirational skipper has four goals in this campaign thus far. PHOTO/EDDIE CHICCO

Killer Instinct: Vipers’ Congolese striker Cesar Manzoki (L) was the beneficiary from a goalmouth scramble against Solitilo Bright Stars at St Mary’s Stadium in Kitende. The hosts won 2-0 with Jamil Kalisa scoring the other. PHOTO/ISMAIL KEZAALA

Big Splash: Kyetume’s  Richard Matovu slides to clear the ball from Police’s player Johnson Odongo at the MTN Omondi Stadium in Lugogo on February 12. PHOTO/JOHN BATANUDDE

SC Villa’s Salim Abdallah dribbles past Vipers left back Disan Galiwango. It was one of the few moments of joy as Villa lost 3-0. PHOTO/EDDIE CHICCO

Fruitless Dive: Mbarara City custodian Muhammad Ssekeba could not save SC Villa  Derrick Ndahiro’s penalty. PHOTO/EDDIE CHICCO

Stern Caution: FIFA Referee Ronald Madanda dons a tough face as he talks to UPDF forward  Davis Kasirye. PHOTO/JOHN BATANUDDE

Left For Dead: Myda’s Dickson Outta skips past KCCA defender Moses Aliro. KCCA trounced Myda 5-0. PHOTO/EDDIE CHICCO

Melee: Kitara goalkeeper Emmanuel Opio looks to grab a loose ball with Express striker Eric Kambale lurking. PHOO/JOHN BATANUDDE


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