Updates on Uganda Premier League-Match Day 9 of the StarTimes Uganda Premier League delivered thrilling moments, exciting results, and a shake-up in the league standings.

Here’s a comprehensive recap of the action.

NEC Ends KCCA’s Unbeaten Run

KCCA FC’s unbeaten streak came to a halt on Thursday as NEC FC secured a 1-0 victory.

Muzamir Mutyaba, a former KCCA player, scored the lone goal, giving NEC three crucial points. This late kickoff saw KCCA lose significant ground in the title race.

Police FC: The Draw Specialists

Police FC continued their trend of drawing games as they hosted Lugazi FC on Wednesday.

The match ended in a goalless stalemate, further solidifying their reputation as draw specialists this season.

Bul FC and Express FC Share Points

On Thursday, Bul FC and Express FC played out a 1-1 draw. Both teams showed resilience but failed to grab all three points.

Meanwhile, Soltilo Bright Stars suffered another disappointing result, losing 1-0 to Maroons FC.

Kitara FC Breaks Their Winless Streak

Friday brought relief for Kitara FC as they ended their long winless streak in style.

They convincingly defeated UPDF FC 4-0, marking their first victory of the season. This win has revitalized their campaign.

Vipers SC Silence URA FC

The tax collectors, URA FC, hosted Vipers SC in a Thursday late kickoff.

After a goalless first half, Vipers’ captain Milton Kalisa gave his team the lead early in the second half.

Allan Okello doubled the advantage with a brilliant header from a Kalisa cross, sealing a 2-0 victory for the visitors.

SC Villa’s Six-Goal Riot

Saturday saw SC Villa dominate Wakiso Giants with an incredible 6-1 victory at Muteesa II Stadium.

Charles Lwanga scored twice, while Jonah Kakande, Hakim Kiwanuka, and Travis Mutyaba added their names to the scoresheet. The win propelled SC Villa up the league table.

Mbarara City Edges Mbale Heroes

Livingstone Mbabazi’s Mbarara City secured a narrow 1-0 home victory against newly promoted Mbale Heroes.

Joseph Akandwanaho’s clever free-kick finish proved to be the difference.

StarTimes Uganda Premier League Standings After Match Day 9

The league table has taken shape after nine rounds, with Vipers SC maintaining the top spot. Here are the updated standings:

Vipers SC – 20 points
NEC FC – 19 points
KCCA FC – 18 points
SC Villa – 14 points
Bul FC – 13 points
Express FC – 13 points
UPDF FC – 12 points
Maroons FC – 12 points
Police FC – 12 points
Mbarara City FC – 12 points
URA FC – 11 points
Lugazi FC – 10 points
Wakiso Giants – 9 points
Kitara FC – 7 points
Soltilo Bright Stars – 6 points
Mbale Heroes – 5 points

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