As the Startimes Uganda Premier League takes a break for international matches, it wraps up Matchday 8 with intense competition and surprising results.

Howevr, KCCA FC continues to lead the league table, remaining unbeaten with five wins and three draws, totaling 18 points.

Following closely are the Vipers SC, who sit in second place with 17 points, thanks to their five wins, two draws, and one loss.

Struggles for Kitara FC

Kitara FC has had a challenging start to the season despite spending during the summer transfer window.

The club parted ways with coach Brian Ssenyondo after a series of poor performances and brought in Wasswa Bbossa.

However, Bbossa has yet to secure a win for the team. Their recent match at Kavumba Recreational Grounds ended in a narrow 1-0 loss to Soltilo Bright Stars, which marked Bright Stars’ first win of the season.

Matchday 8 Results

Tuesday, 5th November 2024
NEC 0-0 Police FC

Wednesday, 6th November 2024
Wakiso Giants 0-0 Lugazi FC
UPDF 2-1 Mbarara City

Friday, 8th November 2024
Soltilo Bright Stars 1-0 Kitara FC
Express FC 1-0 SC Villa

Saturday, 9th November 2024
Maroons 2-1 URA FC
Vipers SC 1-1 KCCA FC

Sunday, 10th November 2024
Mbale Heroes 0-0 BUL FC

Game of the week came on Saturday as Vipers hosted KCCA. The hosts went in the driving seat before half time.

Milton Kalisa with a header after a super cross from Derick Ndahiro.

At the break, it was 1-0 in favour of Vipers.

KCCA through their young talented midfielder Ashraf Mugume ‘Fadiga’ leveled the match in the dieing minutes.

His acrobatic volley came in the 92rd minute and the match ended 1-1.

Current League Standings

KCCA FC leads with 18 points, showcasing strong form with five wins and three draws. Vipers SC follow closely in second place with 17 points.

NEC holds third place with 16 points from five wins, one draw, and two losses.

Express FC, UPDF FC, and BUL FC are tied with 12 points each, while SC Villa, URA FC, and Police FC have accumulated 11 points each.

Wakiso Giants, Maroons, Lugazi FC, and Mbarara City share nine points from the first eight games.

At the bottom of the table, Kitara FC remains stuck with only four points.

Bright Stars have managed to collect six points, and Mbale Heroes are just ahead with five points.

The league pauses for the international break, fans and teams alike will be eager to see if the current leaders can maintain their momentum and if struggling teams can turn their seasons around when the action resumes.