Updates: The Startimes Uganda Premier League continued to thrill fans as Match day 10 concluded with exciting games and surprising results.

Mbarangu’s boys NEC FC now sits comfortably at the top of the table, while defending champions SC Villa and other big clubs struggled to maintain consistency.

NEC FC Tops the Table

NEC FC secured a crucial victory against SC Villa on Friday, defeating the defending champions 2-1 under the floodlights of MTN Omondi Stadium.

This win propelled NEC to the top of the league table with 22 points, taking advantage of slip-ups by Vipers SC and KCCA FC over the weekend.

Vipers SC and KCCA FC Miss Opportunities

Vipers SC, hosting struggling Kitara FC at home, failed to capitalize on their advantage.

Despite dominating possession and creating numerous chances, the game ended goalless after 90 minutes, leaving Vipers with 21 points, just one behind NEC.

KCCA FC also let their lead slip during their match against Lugazi FC.

Despite leading in the second half, KCCA allowed Lugazi to equalize, and the game ended 1-1. KCCA now sits third on the table with 19 points.

Match day 10 Results

Here’s how the matches unfolded during Matchday 10:

Wednesday, 27th November 2024
UPDF 2-2 Police
Wakiso Giants 0-3 URA

Thursday, 28th November 2024
Mbale Heroes 1-0 Soltilo Bright Stars
Express 3-1 Mbarara City

Friday, 29th November 2024
Maroons 0-0 Bul FC
NEC FC 2-1 SC Villa

Saturday, 30th November 2024
Lugazi 1-1 KCCA
Vipers SC 0-0 Kitara

Current League Standings

As Match day 10 concluded, the league table looks as follows:

NEC FC – 22 points
Vipers SC – 21 points
KCCA FC – 19 points
Express FC – 16 points
SC Villa, BUL FC & URA – 14 points each
UPDF, Police & Maroons – 13 points each
Mbarara City – 12 points
Lugazi FC – 12 points
Wakiso Giants – 9 points
Kitara FC – 8 points
Mbale Heroes – 8 points
Bright Stars – 6 points

Wakiso Giants and Bright Stars Struggle

Wakiso Giants have endured a poor run of form, failing to win any of their last five games. They’ve lost three matches and drawn two, leaving them with only 9 points.

Bright Stars remain at the bottom of the table with just 6 points, making them the team to watch as relegation fears grow.

Who Will Win the League?

With NEC FC leading the race and teams like Vipers SC and KCCA FC close behind, the competition remains fierce.

All eyes are on the prize, and the coming matches promise more drama and excitement.

Stay tuned for more updates as the #StarTimesUPL unfolds!