At the halfway stage of the 2025/26 Startimes Uganda Premier League season, Entebbe UPPC FC find themselves firmly among the league’s leading contenders. Sitting second on the table after 15 matches, the campaign so far has been defined by structure, discipline, and a clear competitive identity.
Beyond the moments and matchday emotion, the underlying numbers paint a compelling picture of a team adapting efficiently to the demands of top-flight football and building a platform for sustained success.
An Impressive First Round
Entebbe UPPC FC’s first round has delivered both performance and points.
From 15 league matches, the team has collected 30 points, registering nine wins, three draws, and three defeats. A nine-game unbeaten run since late November underlined the side’s consistency and ability to manage form across a congested and competitive fixture list.
In a league where momentum is often decisive, avoiding extended dips has been a major positive.
Defensive Solidity As The Foundation
Defensive organisation has been the backbone of Entebbe UPPC FC’s campaign.
The team has recorded eight clean sheets, highest in the league, conceding just nine goals across 15 matches; a return that places them among the league’s most disciplined defensive units. Balance has been evident both home and away, with four clean sheets in Entebbe and four on the road, highlighting adaptability across different match environments.
Compact shape, coordinated pressing, and strong game management have allowed UPPC FC to control matches, particularly in tight, tactical contests where margins are minimal.
Shared Goal Responsibility
While defensive strength has provided the platform, attacking contributions have been shared across the squad.
Kigozi Ambrose has led the scoring charts with eight league goals, consistently delivering in key moments. Support has come from Tumwine Fazil and Kawawa Samuel, each contributing two goals, while a further five goals have been spread among other players.
Several of these strikes have been decisive, turning narrow margins into crucial victories and reinforcing the team’s ability to manage pressure situations.
Creativity And Final-Third Evolution
Chance creation has increasingly become a collective effort.
Odongo Jonathan leads the assist charts with three, while Bunjo Noordin, Kyeyune Muhammad, Mubiru Isa, Munguchi Steven, and Ssenyonjo Hassan have each supplied two assists. Further contributions from Kawawa Samuel and Mukiibi Marvin underline the variety in creative outlets.
As the season has progressed, improved decision-making in the final third has been evident, particularly through wide play and midfield transitions.
Discipline And Game Management
Control without the ball has been matched by composure within it.
Across 15 matches, Entebbe UPPC FC have accumulated 15 yellow cards and no red cards, reflecting strong emotional discipline and adherence to tactical instructions. Just two goals conceded after the 75th minute further underline effective game management during decisive phases.
In the UPL, where late moments often swing results, these metrics carry significant weight.
The Road Ahead: Second-Half Targets
With half the season still to play, the focus now shifts from establishment to refinement.
Key performance objectives for the second round include:
- Increasing goals per game
- Maintaining clean-sheet consistency
- Improving set-piece efficiency
- Converting draws into wins
The underlying data suggests a team well positioned to push on, provided execution matches intent.
Conclusion
At the midway point of the 2025/26 season, Entebbe UPPC FC’s return to the Startimes Uganda Premier League is firmly supported by evidence rather than sentiment.
The numbers reveal a side that is organised, competitive, and steadily evolving. With a solid foundation in place, the challenge for the second half of the campaign is clear: translate strong performance metrics into even stronger outcomes.
