Ambrose Kigozi has been officially credited with Entebbe UPPC FC’s second goal against Ntugasaze FC, confirming his hat-trick in Thursday evening’s 3-1 Uganda Premier League victory at the Kira Road Police Arena in Kamwokya.
The decision settled the debate over who scored UPPC’s second goal after Denis Otim had initially been credited with it. A subsequent review established that Kigozi had poked the ball towards goal before Ntugasaze defender collided with goalkeeper Richard Afoyo following Otim’s goal kick.
Kigozi was consequently awarded the goal, taking his tally for the evening to three and confirming that he had single-handedly inspired Entebbe UPPC’s second-half comeback.
The Entebbe-based side had gone into the break trailing after Kennedy Muserero gave Ntugasaze the lead. However, Kigozi took charge after the restart, scoring three times to turn the game around and secure all three points.
Kigozi netted the equalizer off a Poloto delivery, an inviting cross into the area, when he rose above the Ntugasaze defence to head home. He also put the icing on the cake when they found the net again in the 77th minute with a beautiful finish to complete his brace and stretch Entebbe UPPC’s advantage.
His outstanding performance also earned him the Man of the Match accolade.
Speaking after the game, the striker expressed his delight at the victory, acknowledging the contribution of his coaches and teammates while pledging to keep improving.
“I’m happy for today. I want to thank my coaches and teammates for working together so we could get these points,” Kigozi said.
“The goals I have scored today are a very big part of me, and I am just going to continue working so that I can add to my game,” he added.
The hat-trick makes Kigozi the third player to achieve the feat in the 2026/27 campaign, joining Vipers’ Usama Arafat Kiza and BUL’s Derrick Byabachwezi, who had earlier scored hat-tricks against Kataka FC.
Kigozi’s latest achievement also adds another chapter to his growing reputation as one of Entebbe UPPC’s most reliable attacking players.
During the 2025/26 Uganda Premier League season, he scored 12 goals, finishing among the leading scorers, tied around second and third place in the scoring charts. Ivan Ahimbisibwe of KCCA FC claimed the Golden Boot with 14 goals, despite Kigozi having been projected to reach 17.
He has now taken his tally to five goals this season, having previously scored against Police FC and UPDF FC before his three-goal performance against Ntugasaze.
The victory was Entebbe UPPC’s fifth of the campaign, lifting them to fourth place on 19 points, level with fifth-placed KCCA FC.
Kigozi will now look to build on his impressive scoring form when Entebbe UPPC return to action after the international break. They are scheduled to host Kataka FC at Hamz Stadium on November 19.