{"id":3427,"date":"2025-12-12T09:41:19","date_gmt":"2025-12-12T06:41:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/?p=3427"},"modified":"2025-12-12T16:42:08","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T13:42:08","slug":"bunjos-brilliance-and-kigozis-red-hot-form-power-printers-past-express-fc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/index.php\/2025\/12\/12\/bunjos-brilliance-and-kigozis-red-hot-form-power-printers-past-express-fc\/","title":{"rendered":"Bunjo’s Brilliance and Kigozi\u2019s Red Hot Form Power Printers Past Express FC"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Match Report: Entebbe UPPC FC 2\u20130 Express FC<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udfc6 StarTimes Uganda Premier League \u2013 Match Day 10
\ud83d\uddd3 Thursday, 11 December 2025
\ud83c\udfdf Fisheries Ground, Bugonga \u2013 Entebb<\/em>e<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A composed, disciplined, and ultimately dominant performance saw The Printers return to winning ways with a fully deserved 2\u20130 victory <\/strong>over The Red Eagles<\/strong> at the Fisheries Ground. It was a game in which we created the better moments, controlled long stretches, and applied the killer touch when it mattered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Starting XI & Team News<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Coach Abdallah made only one change from the side that drew with Mbarara City FC, handing Noordin Sadick Bunjo<\/strong> a starting place ahead of Kawawa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starting XI:<\/strong>
Omedwa, Odongo, Mukiibi, Amayo, Mujuzi \u00a9, Bugembe, Ssenyonjo, Munguchi, Bunjo, Kyeyune, Kigozi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Substitutes:<\/strong> Otim, Male, Kintu, Tumwiine, Kawawa, Iisat, Kokas, Mubiru, Kiryowa, Batiibwe, Bogere, Kazibwe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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First Half<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The match began at a relatively slow tempo, with both sides cautious in possession and reluctant to open up early. Fortunately for us, Express were equally subdued in attack, giving The Printers time to settle into rhythm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The momentum gradually shifted in our favour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Kigozi<\/strong> had the ball in the net after the half-hour mark, but the celebrations were short-lived as the assistant referee raised the flag for offside.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Minutes later, he found himself in another promising position but fired over from close range.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Ssenyonjo, Bugembe, and Munguchi<\/strong> all registered attempts from the edge of the area, but none could quite break the deadlock.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Despite the goalless scoreline, we closed the half relatively on top, dictating territory and tempo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Second Half<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    We returned from the break with real purpose. Coach Abdallah made an immediate double substitution, introducing Kawawa<\/strong> and Mubiru<\/strong> for Kyeyune and Mukiibi. The impact was instant \u2014 more urgency, more combinations, and greater penetration in the final third.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Bunjo Breaks the Deadlock \u2014 55\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Ten minutes into the second interval, a clever link-up between the substitutes paid off. Kawawa slipped a perfectly weighted pass to Bunjo<\/strong> at the edge of the box. With one touch to set himself, he unleashed a brilliant strike into the top-left corner<\/strong>, sparking loud celebrations from the home crowd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Kigozi Doubles the Lead \u2014 75\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    We continued to charge forward, and eventually the second goal came through sheer determination and quality.
    Bugembe<\/strong> threaded a superb through ball from midfield to release Kigozi<\/strong>, who drove into the box from the left, danced past two Express defenders, and curled a well-placed shot into the far bottom corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    It was yet another signature finish from our in-form striker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Full-Time Reflection<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The Printers were worth every bit of the three points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Solid at the back<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Sharp in midfield<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Dangerous in attack<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      It was a match we arguably should have won by more, given the chances created across both halves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The victory lifts us to 5th place<\/strong> on 17 points<\/strong>, just 3 off the top<\/strong> as the season continues to gather pace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Next Fixture<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Entebbe UPPC FC vs Kitara FC<\/strong>
      \ud83d\uddd3 Thursday, 18 December 2025<\/em>
      \ud83c\udfdf\ufe0f Fisheries Ground, Entebbe<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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