{"id":4410,"date":"2026-05-07T20:00:40","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T17:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/?p=4410"},"modified":"2026-05-11T13:05:34","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T10:05:34","slug":"printers-power-past-updf-to-climb-into-sixth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/index.php\/2026\/05\/07\/printers-power-past-updf-to-climb-into-sixth\/","title":{"rendered":"Printers Power Past UPDF to Climb into Sixth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Match Report: <\/strong>StarTimes Uganda Premier League \u2013 Matchday 27<\/strong>
Fisheries Ground, Entebbe | May 7, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entebbe UPPC FC produced a composed and disciplined performance to defeat UPDF FC 2\u20130 at the Fisheries Ground and move into sixth place on the StarTimes Uganda Premier League table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Facing a determined UPDF side battling for survival, the Printers maintained their impressive home form and delivered a timely result as the league campaign enters its decisive closing phase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Team News<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The hosts were without suspended duo Mujuzi Mustafa and Laban Tibiita after both accumulated three yellow cards. Kawawa and Bogere also remained unavailable through injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kokas and Bunjo were handed starting opportunities as the technical team reshuffled the squad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starting XI<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Otim, Odongo, Ssenjobe, Kiryowa, Amayo, Bugembe, Ssenyonjo, Poloto, Kokas, Bunjo, Kigozi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Match Summary<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Entebbe UPPC FC began the contest on the front foot, dominating possession and pressing aggressively high up the pitch. The bright start paid dividends almost immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kiryowa initiated the move with a clever pass into Bugembe, who drove confidently past two defenders before unleashing a powerful strike from the edge of the box to hand the Printers an early lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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UPDF FC gradually settled into the game and created a more balanced contest for long spells. The visitors threatened an equaliser midway through the second half when a dangerous cross found its target inside the area, but the resulting header brushed off the crossbar and out for a goal kick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nasur, Kyeyune and Munguchi were introduced as Entebbe UPPC FC looked to regain control and manage the game in the closing stages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The decisive second goal arrived late in the encounter after Kigozi was fouled just outside the penalty area following a dangerous break forward. Kyeyune stepped up confidently and curled the free kick into the bottom left corner to seal all three points for the hosts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What the result means<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The victory moves Entebbe UPPC FC to 46 points and into sixth place on the StarTimes Uganda Premier League table with three matches left to play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Entebbe UPPC FC return to league action on May 12th with an away fixture against Maroons FC in Matchday 28 at Muteesa II Stadium, Kampala.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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