Match Report: StarTimes Uganda Premier League – Matchday 28
Mutesa II Stadium, Kampala | May 12, 2026
Entebbe UPPC FC earned a hard-fought point on the road following a goalless draw in a tense StarTimes Uganda Premier League encounter at Mutesa II Stadium on Tuesday evening.
The result ensured The Printers maintained sixth position on the league table with two matches left to play this season.
Team News
Mujuzi and Tibiita returned to the squad after serving suspension while Kawawa remained unavailable due to injury.
Starting XI
Otim, Odongo, Ssenjobe, Mujuzi, Amayo, Bugembe, Tibiita, Poloto, Kokas, Munguchi, Kigozi.
Match Summary
The opening stages of the contest were largely balanced with both sides struggling to establish rhythm in possession. However, after the opening 15 minutes, the hosts began piling pressure on the UPPC backline with a series of dangerous attacking moves.
Goalkeeper Otim was called into action on multiple occasions and produced several impressive saves to deny the hosts from taking the lead. His commanding presence between the posts kept The Printers level during a difficult spell in the first half.
Entebbe UPPC FC gradually grew into the contest and created opportunities of their own through Kigozi, Bugembe, and Kokas, who all came close as the visitors searched for a breakthrough. Despite the improved attacking display, the first half ended goalless.
At the start of the second half, the technical bench introduced Ssenyonjo and Sadick in place of Laban and Kokas respectively in a move aimed at adding more attacking intensity and pressing from the front.
The changes injected fresh energy into the side as The Printers pushed forward in search of a winner. Several promising attacks followed, but the decisive final touch remained elusive.
The hosts also continued to threaten on the counter and from set-piece situations, yet Otim once again stood tall with key interventions to preserve the clean sheet.
After a tightly contested ninety minutes, both sides settled for a point in Kampala.
What the Result Means
The draw moves Entebbe UPPC FC to 47 points and keeps the club in sixth place on the StarTimes Uganda Premier League table with two fixtures remaining this season.
Next Fixture
Entebbe UPPC FC return to league action on May 19th with an away fixture against Police FC at Kira Road Police Arena in Matchday 29 of the StarTimes Uganda Premier League.
