Matchday 18 | Uganda Premier League Royals Stadium, Butema – Hoima 3rd March 2026
With Amayo sidelined through injury, Kiryowa stepped in admirably, while Nsubuga Samuel marked his Uganda Premier League debut in a positive showing that hinted at promise for the future.
Team News
Omedwa, Mujuzi, Kiryowa, Mubiru, Odongo, Bugembe, Ssenyonjo, Nsubuga, Munguchi, Poloto, Kigozi.
First Half
The Printers settled quickly and dictated large spells of possession, executing Coach Abdallah’s build-up patterns with patience and control. The clearer chances fell our way.
Poloto tested the backline with sharp movement and big attempts, while Munguchi will feel he should have broken the deadlock after blazing over with the goal at his mercy — a moment that proved costly.
Kitara, by contrast, were clinical with their opportunity. Just before the break, Wahab delivered an inviting aerial cross that was met by a powerful header, giving the hosts the lead against the run of play.
Second Half
The Royals adjusted their approach after the interval, abandoning patient build-up for direct long balls. The tactical shift disrupted our rhythm, denied us sustained possession, and stretched the defensive structure.
Seven minutes into the half, Kabon capitalized to double the advantage, putting the hosts firmly in control.
Despite late efforts to regain momentum, the deficit remained.
Implications
The result leaves us 5th on 34 points, seven adrift of the summit.
There is little time to dwell — we return home in four days to face URA FC, where response and resilience will be key.
