FULLTIME
BUSOGA UNITED FC 0-1 KCCA FC
FUFA Technical Center, Njeru
KCCA FC picked the third win in as many games. It was a closely contested game against Busoga United FC at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru.
Morley Byekwaso made two changes in his previous lineup, naming John Revita who was returning from a long injury lay off after 21 months and Yassar Mugerwa who started his first game for the club.
Geofrey Wasswa and Julius Poloto were not selected and started on the bench respectively.
KCCA FC’s Sadat Anaku’s lone goal would later prove to be the difference in the second half after some quick interchange between Brian Majwega and Innocent Wafula saw the latter’s cross rolled in the net by Anaku.
Early in second half, KCCA FC looked different from the usual with the hosts Busoga enjoying more spells with possession.
Kasirye Davis missed two clear cut opportunities in the first half. Heading straight to the goal keeper and wide off the upright on 23rd and 36th minute.
Defenders Dennis Iguma and Innocent Wafula both missed chances to head KCCA FC infront in the 14th and 38th minute respectively.
Majwega Brian took matters in his hands when he struck a shot from outside the box just inches wide with 4 minutes to play in the first half.
With a minute to the end of the opening stanza, skipper Benjamin Ochan made a fantastic save to deny Busoga’s Ntege Anwar from finding the back of the net.
After recess, Anaku’s header flew inches wide off the upright and on another occasion the young man’s header rattled the frame of the goal after Yassar Mugerwa had done the most in the build up.
Mugerwa and Kasirye would later be withdrawn for Julius Poloto and Rogers Mato.
The substitutes immediately impacted the game with rampant forward runs that yielded into KCCA’s lone goal.
Majwega and Wafula quickly interchanged passes, the latter’s cross was then tapped home by Anaku who was standing on the far post in the 68th minute.
Two minutes later, Brian Aheebwa replaced Gift Ali.
Substitute Mato Rogers picked a loose ball in the midfield and surged forward but his attempt on goal flew wide.
Anaku had the chance to make it two goals for KCCA FC and himself but he failed to guide the ball into the net with the Busoga goal keeper and backline beaten. His attempt was blocked by Busoga’s Douglas Bithum.
0-1 the final score.
KCCA FC collecting three points on the road and keeping it’s record of not losing to Busoga United FC. The 13 time league Champions now have 8 wins and 2 draws against the Jinja based side.
Line Up.
Busoga United FC
Nantamu (GK), Bithum, Onzima, Basoga, Kalyowa, Kibale, Okello, Tibita, Ssozi, Ntege, Mayanja (c)
KCCA FC
Ochan (GK) (C), Wafula, Achai, Iguma, Revita, Gift (Aheebwa), Mugume, Majwega, Mugerwa (Poloto), Kasirye (Mato), Anaku
Pilsner Man of the Match – Sadat Anaku
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