Immensely gifted midfielder Henry Kawuma closes down on Katwe United's captain Regan Mukwaya. Kawuma has previously played at Kira Young, Aurum Roses, Kisubi United and lately Nkumba University
  • Promotional Playoff (1st Leg): Kajjansi United 2-1 Katwe United

It is advantage Kajjansi United over Katwe United ahead of the return leg for the promotional playoff to the FUFA Big League.

Douglas Oree’s well-taken brace during the first leg played at the St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende on Tuesday gave Kajjansi United a 2-1 victory over visiting Katwe United.

Ivan Kakumba gets ahead of Katwe United’s player at St Mary’s Kitende

Muhammed Kabuye created the first goal, well-tapped home by Oree for the opener three minutes to the climax of the first half as the Ababumbi (The Potters) took a half time lead.

Alex Katumba had other ideas altogether heading home the second in the 65th minute for the equalizer in a match handled by FIFA Referee William “Engineer” Oloya.

Action between Katwe United (white,red andblue) against the Potters in green and black
The battle for the ball at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende as Kajjansi United hosts Katwe United in the first leg

With two minutes to the end of the game, Oree got the winner.

The return leg comes quickly on Thursday, 20th June 2019 at the StarTimes Stadium in Lugogo.

Permutations:

Katwe United, a club coached by the legendary former Uganda Cranes striker Hassan “Figo” Mubiru netted a priceless away goal that keeps them in contention.

Owned by legislator Hon Allan Ssewanyana, Katwe United will be the home side in the return leg as they seek a 1-0 win or victory by a margin of more than two goals to progress to the second highest tier in Uganda’s football – FUFA Big league.

A draw of any sort or an outright victory for Kajjansi United will see Dennis “Deman” Kizito’s coached side through.

Kajjansi United XI line up that started the game against Kajjansi United

Team Line ups:

Kajjansi United XI: Micheal Kagiri (XI), Shamiru Kamoga, Ivan Kakumba, Ismail Kazibwe, Micheal Male, Stanley Kalema, Henry Kawuma, Solomon Tumusiime, Arthur Ssemazi, Douglas Oree, Muhammad Kabuye

Subs: Hamza Ssempiija, Rayan Mozy Bukenya, Siraje Balikwa, Sunday Yiga Mwanje, Joseph Shisha, Isaac Balyejusa, Nicholas Ssepuya

Immensely gifted midfielder Henry Kawuma closes down on Katwe United’s captain Regan Mukwaya. Kawuma has previously played at Kira Young, Aurum Roses, Kisubi United and lately Nkumba University

Katwe United XI: Rayan Mulindwa (G.K), Moses Bukenya, Twaha Lubega, Abdul Ssemwogere Wassina, Bashir Muweesi, Saulo Ssemwanga, Denis Lwetute, Regan Mukwaya, Micheal Lubowa, Alex Katumba, Allan Bukenya

Subs: Adamu Mugerwa, Shalif Kakembo, Charles Kiwanuka, Moses Sharif, Nicholas Sendiisa, Benjamin Muwanguzi, Paul Nsamba

David Isabirye is a senior staff writer for Kawowo Sports where he covers most of the major events.

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