Uganda Premier League (Match Day 12):
- Bright Stars 1-1 Masavu
Bright Stars required a spirited fight to earn a point at home over debutant side Masavu in the 1 all draw of the Uganda Premier League tie played at the Champions Stadium, Mwererwe on Tuesday.
Following a goal-less opening 45 minutes, the home side sought for options and means of energizing their side.
A double change that involved Moses Okot and Kokas Opejo taking over Remex Kasozi and Sula Sebbunza’s slots six minutes into the second stanza of the game was one of the thought of alternatives.
Unfortunately, the changes did not effect instant dividends, Bright Stars conceded.
Defender Akram Kakembo converted into his own net in the 67th minute following intense pressure from the opposition.
The home side remained focused and determined for the rest of the game.
First, their captain Nelson Senkatuka missed a penalty with less than 10 minutes to the end of the game.
In a brave show of resilience and spirited team work, the Stars kept the pressure.
Eventually, they found the back of the net in the added minutes of extra time when Senkatuka struck home from a free kick set piece, much to the delight of the home fans, players and the technical team members for the hard earned point.
The former KCCA and Proline forward bagged his 6th goal of the campaign, same as KCCA’s Muhammed Shaban and one shy of the league top scorer, Hood Kaweesa of Police with 7.
Masavu defender was named the Fortbet man of the match, becoming the second club player to win the award introduced by Uganda Premier League after Abraham Ndugwa against BUL at Bugonga.
The game was officiated by Robert Donney.
Bright Stars improves to 5th with 18 points from 12 matches as Masavu remains entangled in the relegation struggles having earned just 11 points from 12 matches.
Next Games:
Match day 13 of the two clubs arrives sooner than later. Bright Stars travel to Lugogo to play Proline on Tuesday, 28th November 2017.
On the same day, Masavu will host Sports Club Villa Jogoo at the Fisheries Training Institute play ground in Bugonga.
Team Line Ups:
Bright Stars XI: Hamza Muwonge (G.K), Andrew Kaggwa, Jimmy Katimbo, Innocent Assimwe, Akram Kakembo, Farouk Katongole, Sulaiman Sebbunza (51’ John Kokas Opejo), Nelson Senkatuka (Captain), Ramex Kasozi (51’ Moses Okot), Methodius Jungu, Hakim Ssekitto
Subs Not Used: Benson Wagima (G.K), Enock Walusimbi, Fred Segujja, Farouk Kawooya, Brian Enzama
Masavu XI: Mansoor Mutumba (G.K), Ibrahim Pengere, Sande Mukiibi, Brian Nsubuga, Sulaiman Ochero, Sulaiman Mutta (60’ Fred Umony), Charles Wamala, Veron Ddamba, Ivan Lubaale, Peter Lumolo (50’ Abraham Ndugwa), Ddumba Sadala
Subs Not Used: Ali Kiggundu (G.K), Charles Katende, Charles Odeke
Match Officials:
- Center Referee: Robert Donney
- 1st Assistant Referee: Samuel Turyomuriwe
- 2nd Assistant Referee: J. Atusinguza
- 4th Official: Noah Friday
- Commissioner: Rehman Kizito
