- Ndejje University 6-0 Vura
Ndejje University recorded a strong statement of intent, winning 6-0 against Moyo based Vura in the one sided Elgon group encounter at the Ndejje University play ground in Luwero on Thursday.
Former Jinja Municipal Council (JMC) Hippos striker Anwar Ntege and Isaac Muyanja each score a brace in the match.
The other goals came from Bernad Katgenera, Peter Ouma and Simon Nkole.
Ndejje University thus climbed aloft of the Elgon group table standings with 33 points from 19 games, a point better of West Nile side Paidha Black Angels who have a game in hand.
Meanwhile, Paidha Blacka Angels was held by lowly Lira United during a four goal thriller at the Lira Town College play ground.
In the other Elgon matches, Agape defeated visiting Busia Fisheries 2-0 at the Agape S.S play ground in Namutumba District.
Bukedea Town Council and Kataka Football Club shared the spoils in a one all stalemate.
In the Rwenzori group, Mbarara based Nyamityobora Football Club continued with the fine run, winning 1-0 on the road to Kira United at the Kira Town Council Play-ground.
Former SC Villa Jogoo and URA defender Musa Docca headed home the crucial goal off Alex “Koma” Komakech’s curling corner in the first half of the well-attended game.
Nyamityobora now has 42 points from 19 matches, 7 points better of second placed Kitara Football Club from Hoima Municipality.
Kitara humbled visiting Simba 4-1 at the Boma play ground in Hoima.
Billy Herbert ‘Counsel’ Alinda struck a brace in the match.
The other goals came from Rogermiller Ahumuza and a rare Derrick Tekkwo strike to claim the maximum points, keeping alive their hopes of securing a direct promotional slot to the Uganda Premier League.
Ntinda United suffered a humiliating 3-2 home loss to Kabale Sharp.
Greater Masaka United overcame visiting Sun City 1-0 at the Masaka Recreational Stadium as the Kireka United against Kansai Plascon encounter at Namboole outside play ground failed to produce any goal.
With the final bend of the season fast approaching, clubs are now more cautious ahead of the final deciding games.
Only three clubs shall be promoted to the top tier league at the end of the season.
The top placed club per group (Elgon and Rwenzori) qualifies directly with the third team determined via a promotional play off.
The second and third placed clubs per groups qualify for the play-off.
2017/18 FUFA big League (2nd round):
Match day 21 Results
Rwenzori Group:
- Kira United 0-1 Nyamityobora
- Greater Masaka United 1-0 Sun City
- Kireka United 0-0 Kansai Plascon
- Kitara 4-1 Simba
- Ntinda United 2-3 Kabale Sharp FC
Elgon Group:
- Lira United 2-2 Paidha Black Angels
- Agape 2-0 Busia Fisheries
- Ndejje University 6-0 Vura
- Bukedea Town Council 1-1 Kataka
Next Fixture:
Sunday 8th April 2018:
- Bumate United Vs Water – Bundibunjo Play ground