Hussein Hassan Zzinda scored the solitary goal as UPDF secured a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Maroons in a Uganda Premier League clash at the Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo, on Thursday.
Both sides came into the match seeking to kick-start their campaign after a sluggish start to the ongoing season.
The contest began cautiously, with neither team showing much intent on the front foot in the opening exchanges.
However, as the clock ticked down, the visitors gradually settled into their rhythm, exploiting their pacy wingers to stretch the Maroons defence.
The decisive breakthrough arrived in the 43rd minute when Zzinda found the back of the net to send UPDF into the interval with a slim lead.
Maroons made several tactical adjustments in the second half, introducing fresh legs to regain control of the midfield.
While UPDF continued their pursuit of a buffer, the Maroons’ backline remained strong, preventing them from gaining any further chances.
The victory lifts UPDF to eighth in the table with five points, while Maroons remain in 12th place on three points after four matches.
Maroons will look to rebound when they visit Lugazi at the Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku, on Wednesday, October 7, while UPDF return home to host BUL on Thursday.
