Wakiso Giants and NEC FC played out a hard-fought stalemate at Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium, with neither side able to break the deadlock in a goalless affair.
The draw saw NEC drop valuable points in their title pursuit, as Wakiso Giants put up a resilient defensive display to frustrate the visitors.
Meanwhile, URA FC got back to winning ways with a crucial 2-1 victory over UPDF FC. Coming into the match, UPDF had built momentum with back-to-back wins, including an impressive 2-0 triumph over SC Villa.
On the other hand, URA was eager to bounce back after faltering against Kitara.
The hosts made an early statement when Moses Aliro found the net in the 11th minute, handing URA a deserved lead.
The tax collectors dictated proceedings in the first half but were pegged back when UPDF’s Rashid Faridi produced a stunning equalizer in the 61st minute, reigniting the contest.
Determined to reclaim control, URA intensified their attack and found the breakthrough just five minutes later through Abraham Tusubira, whose decisive strike restored their advantage.
The team had to dig deep to fend off UPDF’s persistent threats, but their resilience paid off as they secured their ninth victory of the campaign.
The win propelled URA past Kitara FC into fourth place on the league table after 19 rounds of action, marking a significant step in their pursuit of a strong league finish.
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