FUFA Big League (Wednesday Results):
Rwenzori Group:
- Kireka United 3-2 Mbarara City
- Masavu 1-0 Baza Holdings
Elgon Group:
- Sporting United 2-1 Kyambogo
Striker Eric ‘Bucha’ Ssebuguzi was in demolition mood when he led to the collapse of Mbarara City in the FUFA Big League.
Ssebuguzi scored twice in Kireka United’s 3-2 victory past Mbarara City during a FUFA Big League duel played at Nelson Mandela National stadium training ground on Wednesday.
The former Victors and Express striker gave the home side the lead after 25 minutes as the first half ended 1-0.
Derrick Jurua doubled the advantage before Ssebuguzi made it 3-0.
The visitors staged a spirited fight when Gilvas Niwagaba pulled a goal back through a protested penalty and Methodius Bassy got the other consolation goal to create a tense finish to the game.
The loss for Mbarara City stained their chances of direct promotion to the top flight with their rivals, Masavu winning 1-0 against Baza Holdings in Entebbe.
Charles Odeke scored for Masavu who have now accumulated 46 points and need just three points in the remaining three games to attain promotion to the Uganda Premier League.
Meanwhile, Sporting United edged visiting Kyambogo 2-1 in a rain laden fixture played at the Lango Sports Ground in Lira Municipality.
Halftime ended one-all before Sporting United sealed the victory in the second stanza of the game.
Three clubs shall be promoted to the Uganda Premier league.
