Uganda Premier League – Match Day 9, Wednesday 3rd December 2025
Rwamwanja Stadium – Kamwenge
We travelled to Kamwenge well aware that Mbarara City FC, keen to turn their season around, would come out with intensity and urgency. The Printers prepared for exactly that — and delivered a resilient performance to return home with a valuable point.
Starting XI & Team News
Head Coach Abdallah named an unchanged lineup from the BUL FC victory, keeping faith in the group that impressed in Njeru.
Starting XI:
Omedwa, Odongo, Mukiibi, Amayo, Mujuzi ©, Bugembe, Ssenyonjo, Munguchi, Kawawa, Kyeyune, Kigozi.
First Half
Under clear afternoon skies and in front of an energetic home crowd, both sides began cautiously. By the 10th minute, the Ankole Lions had grown into the game, threatening with crosses and long balls aimed into our penalty area.
Despite the slow start, we responded with chances of our own. Kawawa, Kigozi, and Munguchi all had opportunities but were unable to convert. It was a fairly even half, with both teams creating promising moments yet unable to break the deadlock before the interval.
Second Half
We made two early changes to inject more attacking spark, with Kokas replacing Kawawa and Poloto coming on for Kyeyune 11 minutes into the half. The hosts continued to push forward, forcing several defensive interventions — including heroic blocks from Amayo and Mujuzi, and composed goalkeeping from Omedwa.
In one of our best attacking moments, Odongo delivered a trademark cross to the far post, finding Kokas unmarked, but he mistimed his attempt. Moments later, Poloto signaled discomfort and had to be withdrawn only five minutes after coming on, with Noordin Sadick Bunjo stepping in.
The Goals
The breakthrough eventually fell to the hosts. Muhammad Kanyike fired a low shot from just outside the box, threading it into the bottom right corner through a crowd of defenders to put Mbarara City ahead.
But our response was instant. Ssenyonjo won possession in midfield with his trademark tenacity, slid a perfectly weighted through ball to Kigozi, and our in-form forward hammered his effort off the underside of the crossbar and into the net — a powerful finish at the near post to bring us level.
Full-Time Reflection
A hard-earned point on the road keeps us firmly in the race. We move to 14 points from 9 matches, sitting 5th on the UPL table and just three points off the top as of full-time.
Kigozi Ambrose continues his impressive form, scoring his 4th goal of the campaign, while Ssenyonjo adds another assist to his growing tally.
Next Fixture
Entebbe UPPC FC vs Express FC
Match Day 10 – Thursday 11th December 2025
Fisheries Training Institute Ground, Entebbe
