StarTimes Uganda Premier League
Bright Stars FC 1-0 KCCA FC
MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo
KCCA FC lost the final game of the first round 1-0 to Bright Stars FC away in Kavumba.
Loki Emmanuel’s second-half strike was the difference in the game.
The game’s first chance fell to Allan Okello but his curling shot was parried wide by Bright Stars’ custodian Hassan Matovu after a quarter of an hour.
In the 26th minute, Obenchan’s inch-perfect cross in the hosts’ box was missed by forward Kankonde.
KCCA FC custodian Derrick Ochan was called into action to deny Bright Stars’ Fiat at the half-hour mark.
Bright Stars’ Ivan Irinimbabazi was cautioned for a foul on KCCA FC forward Muhammad Shaban in the 37th minute.
Deadlocked at the break.
After recess, Muhammad Kagawa replaced Allan Okello.
Two minutes after the restart, Kagawa was fouled a meter outside the box. Kankonde’s stepped up to take the free kick but his effort was saved by Bright Stars’ Matovu.
In the 52nd minute, Waiswa’ free kick was headed wide by Kankonde off the upright with the goal at his mercy.
At the hour mark, Faisal Wabyoona and Charles Lwanga replaced, Moses Waiswa and Shaban Muhammad.
Five minutes later, Bright Stars’ Loki Emmanuel broke the deadlock to give the hosts the advantage.
With a quarter of an hour to play, Rogers Mato replaced an injured Usama Arafati.
1-0 was the final score in favor of Bright Stars FC.
Line Up
Bright Stars FC
Matovu (GK), Odongo, Omony, Buule, Kyambadde, Irinimbabazi, Bunjo, Fiat, Loki, Kasinde, Senkatuka
KCCA FC
Ochan. D (GK), Wasswa. G, Mujuzi, Usama (Mato), Obenchan, Mayanja, Waiswa (Wabyoona), Poloto (c), Okello (Kagawa), Kankonde, Shaban (Lwanga)
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