{"id":3805,"date":"2026-02-18T08:24:23","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T05:24:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/?p=3805"},"modified":"2026-02-21T14:28:41","modified_gmt":"2026-02-21T11:28:41","slug":"resilient-printers-edge-mbarara-to-maintain-pace-with-the-leading-pack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/index.php\/2026\/02\/18\/resilient-printers-edge-mbarara-to-maintain-pace-with-the-leading-pack\/","title":{"rendered":"Resilient Printers Edge Mbarara To Maintain Pace With The Leading Pack"},"content":{"rendered":"

Entebbe UPPC FC 1-0 Mbarara City FC<\/strong><\/p>

Matchday 17 | StarTimes Uganda Premier League
Fisheries Ground, Entebbe
February 17, 2026<\/em><\/p>

The Printers returned to winning ways with a narrow but fully deserved 1\u20130 victory over Mbarara City FC on Tuesday evening in Bugonga, courtesy of another decisive delivery from Steven Munguchi and a composed finish from Ambrose Kigozi.<\/p>

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

Entebbe UPPC came into the fixture without skipper Mustafa Mujuzi, who was suspended after accumulating three yellow cards. Kiryowa George stepped in to fill the void in central defence.<\/p>

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Kawawa remained sidelined as he continues his recovery from a knee injury. Bunjo earned a starting berth following his impressive performance against Express FC last weekend, replacing Ssenyonjo Hassan. Meanwhile, Kyeyune missed out after picking up a knock at Express, allowing Kokas to retain his place on the left flank.<\/p>

Starting XI:<\/strong> Omedwa, Odongo, Mubiru, Kiryowa, Amayo, Bugembe, Bunjo, Kokas, Poloto, Munguchi, Kigozi.<\/p>

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

The visitors began the brighter of the two sides and largely controlled the opening exchanges. Mbarara City enjoyed sustained spells of possession and created several promising moments, forcing the hosts to defend deep for much of the first half.<\/p>

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With Mujuzi absent, the centre-back pairing of Ahmed Amayo and Kiryowa was tested early but stood firm under pressure, showing composure and discipline.<\/p>

Just before the break, the decisive moment arrived. Bunjo threaded a perfectly weighted pass into the path of Munguchi, who lifted his head and delivered an intelligent ball into the area. Kigozi Ambrose met it calmly, beating The Ankole Lions\u2019 goalkeeper with a composed finish to send the home crowd into celebration.<\/p>

It was Kigozi\u2019s ninth league goal of the season, moving him to the top of the scoring charts. His strike proved the difference at halftime.<\/p>

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