Shocks as top three lose

It was a black Friday for the three Uganda Super League leading sides who all lost in the latest round of league matches. Simba, previously the only unbeaten side went down 2-1 at home to bogey side Police FC, URA FC lost 1-0 away to Boroboro while KCC reigning League Champions lost for the third time in row by a similar score.

The defeats allowed Nalubaale and Villa who scored 2-0 wins over Kakira and Mbarara to rejoin the title race.

Police were two goals to the good inside 10 minutes thanks to Peter Ssenyonjo and Bruno Olobo former Simba player.

A second half goal by Isaac Isinde was not enough to end Simba’s unbeaten start to the season.

“They were off the block fast and afterwards defended in numbers. The only advantage we retain is top spot after nearest sides KCC and URA both lost,” Ssimbwa told journalists.

While Simba suffered their first loss, KCC have now lost three league games on the trot. Hesbon Mundua scored in the last five minutes to give Kinyara their first win over KCC in the league.

“We were under pressure for the majority of the match, but football is about taking your chances,” Leo Adra, Kinyara coach said.

“Unlike defeats against Simba and Bunamwaya, this was purely hard luck. We created a host of chances to have won the game by a cricket score,” was all George Nsimbe, KCC coach, could say.

Robert Ojok, former Express players scored in injury time for Boroboro against URA who moved down to fourth place. Francis Oringa in Boroboro goal was Man of the Match for a string of super saves he made.

Veteran James Odoch and Aziz Lugonza scored the goals which gave James Magala his first win as coach of Nalubaale since taking over from Romanian Dorian Marin. The win also pushes Bunamwaya to second place on 23 points two behind leaders Simba.

Sixteen times league champions, Villa remain sixth despite a 2-0 win over Mbarara United. Yusuf Juuko and Geoffrey Luutu scored the goals.

In other matches, Dan Sserunkuma and Henry Bagonza gave Express 2-1 win over Youfra, Iganga and Sharing drew 1-1, while Bugerere and Bunamwaya match ended goalless.