FUFA Big League (Elgon Group)
Entebbe 3-0 Nebbi Central
Kyetume 2-1 Bukedea Town Council
JMC Hippos 3-1 Nebbi Central
Entebbe condemned newly promoted FUFA Big League outfit Nebbi Central 3-0 at the lake side Fisheries Training Institute play ground in Bugonga, Entebbe on Tuesday.
Muhammed Sharif Ochaya and Andrew Ssekayombya (brace) were both on target as Entebbe Football Club registered their first victory of the second round, under new coach James Odoch.
Ochaya, a former Express midfielder struck the opener as the first half ended 1-0 in favour of the home team.
Ssekayombya struck a brace in the second half as Entebbe worked for maximum points at home.
This was the first time that Entebbe played at Bugonga since being relegated from the Uganda Premier League,
Entebbe had been hosting their home matches right from the first round at the Mutesa II Wankulukuku Stadium because the Fisheries ground was not up standard as required by the FUFA licensing body.
Entebbe gets to 13 points and at least, for the time being safe from relegation.
Nebbi Central suffered their second defeat within three days, after that heart breaking 3-1 loss away to Jinja Municipal Council (JMC) Hippos at the Kakindu Stadium on Sunday.
The FUFA Big League will take a week’s break to allow the completion of the Stanbic Uganda Cup round of 16 matches.
Action in the second tier league will return on Wednesday, 20th February 2019 with one game when Water takes on Kabale Sharp at the Mutesa II Wankulukuku Stadium.
Thereafter, eight matches will be played on the subsequent day (21st February 2019).
Proline’s forward Ivan Bogere is the current top scorer with 7 goals.
Three clubs will be promoted to the Uganda Premier League by the close of business in May 2019.
The top two per group (Rwenzori and Elgon) qualify directly whilst the third one will be determined via a promotional play-off.
Other games:
Wednesday, 20th February 2019:
Water Vs Kabale Sharp – Muteesa II Wankulukuku
Thursday, 21st February 2019:
Bumate United Vs Kansai Plascon – Christ High School play ground, Bundibudgyo
Dove Vs Ntinda United – Katushabe Playground, Masindi
Kira United Vs Kitara – Mandela National Stadium, Namboole
Proline Vs Kireka United – Star Times Stadium, Lugogo
Kataka Vs Wakiso Giants – CRO Sansiro Stadium, Mbale
Doves All Stars Vs Light S.S – Green Light Stadium, Arua
Amuka Bright Stars Vs UPDF – Uganda Technical Center, Lira
Jinja Municipal Council Hippos Vs Kyetume – Kakindu Stadium, Jinja
Top Scorers:
Ivan Bogere (Proline) – 8 Goals
Henry Kitegenyi (Kansai Plascon) – 7 Goals
George Ssenkaaba (Kitara) – 6 Goals
Peter Lumoro (Kiboga Young) – 6 Goals
Robert Ssentongo Junior (Kansai Plascon) – 5 Goals
Bright Anukani (Proline) – 5 Goals
Jamil Kisitu Nvule (Kiboga Young) – 5 Goals
Bright Haguma (Dove) – 5 Goals
Ibrahim Nsiimbe (JMC Hippos) – 5 Goals
Abdallah Ssenyonga (Kira United) – 5 Goals
