Entebbe UPPC continued their spectacular debut Uganda Premier League marketing campaign with a commanding 2-0 victory over UPDF on the Fisheries Coaching Institute playground in Bugonga on Thursday afternoon.
The hosts made a dream begin to the competition, breaking the impasse simply three minutes into the sport by means of Issa Bugembe. The ahead powered dwelling previous goalkeeper Richard Anyama handy the “Printers” an early benefit and settle the house crowd.
Entebbe UPPC maintained management for giant spells of the encounter, with captain Julius Poloto and Ambrose Kigozi main the cost in assault as UPDF struggled to seek out rhythm going ahead.
After surviving strain from the guests within the second half, Abdallah Mubiru’s aspect sealed the end result late on when substitute Muhammed Kyeyune curled in a low free-kick within the 88th minute to place the sport past attain.
The victory marked Entebbe UPPC’s thirteenth win of the season and lifted them to sixth place on 46 factors in what has been a exceptional maiden season within the high flight.
For UPDF, the defeat deepened their relegation worries as they remained on 21 factors after struggling a sixteenth lack of the marketing campaign.
Tempers flared after the ultimate whistle, with studies indicating indignant UPDF officers confronted match officers over what they alleged was biased officiation.