Saturday April 1 | Results
Bright Stars 0-2 URA FC
KCCA FC 1-1 Maroons
URA registered a 2-0 victory against Bright Stars at Kavumba Recreation Centre to return to winning ways.
Dada Ibrahim and Kabon Living were on target as the Tax Collector earned all bragging rights.
Yasin Mugume brought URA goalkeeper Nafian Alionzi to action early as he palmed away a well-curled freekick.
Bright Stars custodian Sanon Mulabi nearly gave away a cheap goal to Vianne Ssekajugo but Andrew Kyambadde cleared his lines.
In the 38th minute, Dada nodded home Ssekajugo’s delivery to place URA in the driving seat.
As the first stanza came to an end, Ssekajugo was brought down in the area and Kabon converted from the spot.
After recess, Bright Stars had a chance to pull on back through Emmanuel Loki but the forward missed from close range.
Ashraf Mulindi denied Bright Stars a consolation at the death of the game hence suffering a second straight loss.
*Bright Stars continue to trail *
Bright Stars came in this encounter after a narrow 1-0 loss against UPDF at Bombo Barracks.
It was the eighth time, Brights Stars failed to pick a win against URA, noting the first leg of the ongoing season ended 2-2.
They are now 10th on the log with 24 points having played 18 games.
Bright Stars head coach Asaph Mwebaze blamed the loss on failure to organise the defence.
“We gave away cheap goals. Our defence failed to deal with two long balls and we were punished. I think we can do better and we shall rectify it,” the gaffer noted after the final whistle.
What is next for the two sides?
Bright Stars will visit on-form SC Villa at Muteesa II Stadium on Tuesday, April 4 while URA will host Wakiso Giants at Mehta Stadium, Lugazi on Wednesday.
How they lined up
Bright Stars XI: Sanon Mulabi (Gk), Andrew Kyambadde, Denis Kaka Omony, Gideon Etou, Fiat Cleophas, Yasin Mugume, Alex Mandera, Jonathan Odong, Noordin Bunjo, Emmanuel Loki, Samuel Ssenyonjo
URA FC XI: Nafian Alionzi (Gk), Begisa Penza, Hudu Mulikyi, Hassan Kalega, Nicholas Kabonge, Derrick Ndahiro, Vianne Ssekajjugo, Living Kabon, Joshua Lubwama, Dada Ibrahim, Eric Ssenjoobe
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