Matchday 16 of the FUFA Big League delivered twists across the country as promotion contenders jostled for position in the 2025/26 campaign.
At Kyamate Playground in Ntungamo, Kigezi Home Boyz FC and Kaaro Karungi FC settled for a 1-1 stalemate in a tightly contested derby.
Allan Gerald Egaku broke the deadlock in the 56th minute to hand the hosts the advantage, but Kaaro Karungi clawed back with a dramatic equalizer three minutes from time.
The result marked the eighth draw of the season for Kigezi Home Boyz, who moved to 26 points, now three adrift of table leaders Blacks Power.
The leaders stumbled in Nwoya District, suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat to Young Elephants, a result that further tightened the race at the summit.
In Kampala, Ntugasaze FC produced one of the standout performances of the round, dismantling Nebbi Central 4-1 at the Kiira Road Police Ground.
Abdallah Kawanguzi, James Jarieko, Godfrey Kakooza, and Brian Omirambe were all on target as Ntugasaze surged to 28 points, just one behind Blacks Power.
Elsewhere, Kataka FC secured a convincing 2-0 triumph over Bunyaruguru United at Mbale City Stadium, while Iganga United edged Onduparaka 2-1 at the Ssaza Grounds to boost their survival hopes.
Paidha Black Angels made home advantage count in Zombo, grinding out a 1-0 victory against Mbale Heroes in a closely fought encounter.
At Hamz Stadium in Kampala, Wakiso Giants claimed maximum points courtesy of Davis Kakande’s decisive strike in a 1-0 win over Kiyindi Boys.
The action had kicked off on Saturday with Soltilo Bright Stars FC snatching a 1-0 away win against CATDA at the Bugolobi Coffee Grounds. An unfortunate own goal by goalkeeper Ashiraf Sozzi separated the sides and handed Bright Stars all three points.
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