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Uganda Premier League 2026/27
Kataka and Express played to a 2-all draw on match day 8 of the 2026/27 Uganda Premier League at Hamz stadium, under floodlights.
Express got their goals through Herbert Asiimwe and Isaac Wagoina. Kataka’s goals came from Ali Sentamu and Richard Lempani.
The hosts set the ball rolling as early as the third minute when Assiimwe headed home off Steven Yiga’s cross from the left flank.
Ssentamu forced a save from Express goalkeeper Mathias Kigonya for a corner kick in the 6th minute.
The visitors equalized in the 23rd minute when Ssentamu scored following a solo run from 40 yards before finishing past the advancing goalkeeper Kigonya.
Richard Lempani scored the second goal for Kataka after a goal melee to take the lead on the stroke of half time.
As the second half kicked off, Express made a double change.
Herbert Asiimwe and Shafik Batambuze paved way for Alpha Thierry Ssali and Moses Sseruyidde respectively.
Express leveled matters in the 50th minute through Isaac Wagoina’s diving header off a well executed delivery from the left flank by Ssali.
Lempani paved for Paul Marko, 10 minutes into the second half.
Samuel Nangonsya had a deflected shot kiss the cross bar as Kataka intensified their raids to the opposition.
Express called for a double substitution in the 72nd minute. Isa Glory Kisuule and Henry Wamala were introduced for Aaron Mutebi and Steven Yiga respectively.
Moments later, Hamidu Nsubuga replaced Abasi Muluya with 15 minutes clock on the clock.
Tempers flared in the closing stages of the game with a couple of aggressive play and high tackles from Kataka players.
This is Express’ fourth draw of the season in 8 matches played which leaves them with 7 points in the 13th place.
Kataka remains win-less in their debut season with just three points off 8 matches played.
Express XI: Mathias Kigonya (G.K, Captain), Abdu Katumba, Shafik Batambuze, Andy Kyambadde, Aggrey Atandu, Steven Yiga, Aaron Mutebi, Duncan Sseninde, Abasi Muluya, Herbert Asiimwe, Isaac Wagoina
Subs: Michael Lutaaya (G.K), Ssebirago, Ronald Onzima, Rogers Atube, Moses Sseruyide, Isa Glory Kisuule, Henry Wamala, Nsubuga, Kiseka, Thierry Alpha Ssali, Douglas, Kisa, Rickman Ddungu
Head coach: Morley Byekwaso
Kataka XI: Chris Ronald Nsubuga (G.K, Captain), Samuel Nangosya, Emmanuel Kenyi Kaka Karachode, Ismail Saadi, Isaac Owiny, Samuel Watuwa, Ali Sentamu, Latif Ssenkubuge, Richard Lempani, Ivan Bwanika, Abduwaha Tumwine
Subs: Solomon Okello (G.K), Martin Wambi, Charles Ssebutinde, Ali Muyaga, Usama Khayemba, Francis Oketa Yot Ayella, Paul Marko
Head coach: Robert Mukasa