Express FC picked up their first win in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League with a 1-0 victory away to BUL FC on Tuesday afternoon at the Kyabazinga stadium in Bugembe.

Midfielder Yaya Mahad Kakooza scored the only goal of the game.

The visitors started off cautiously going forward but it was BUL who got the first chance on 12 minutes, forward Musa Esenu managed to get to the end of a long ball but failed to shoot on target sending his effort into the skies.

Goalkeeper Joel Mutakubwa was called to action on a few occasions towards the break and he delivered to keep the score goalless at the break.

After recess the Red Eagles upped the temple, reaching BUL FC’s final third at every counter attack and the hosts finally gave in when Abel Etrude won the ball and passed it to Martin Kizza on the left flank who immediately crossed into the box for an incoming Yaya Mahad Kakooza to head home on 52 minutes and send the handful of away fans in the stands into wild raptures.

The Red Eagles then took charge, containing BUL FC at every opportunity as they went forward although Saidi Keni kept coming to BUL FC’s rescue with good saves.

The hosts could have levelled matters in added time but forward Dickson Nuwamanya’s ferocious freekick rattled the cross bar and the ball was cleared out of play as the Red Eagles ensured they picked up the win.

REACTIONS.

James Odoch – Assistant Coach.

“We had planned for the win today, our strategy last season was to always score first and today we did just that, we hope this continues in the next games but overall this is huge for boosting our confidence, we had lost two straight league games so this win definitely boosts us going forward”.

Abel Etrude – Midfielder and Man Of The Match.

“Today we came with only one target, get a win, we respected BUL because we lost to them in the Uganda Cup semi finals so we knew their strengths and weaknesses, we also used our chances so it’s good we won. Individually I am happy that I put up a good performance today, last season I struggled with injuries but today was different and i greatful to God”.

The win takes the Red Eagles to 10th spot on the log with their next game happening at home on Saturday 30th October against Vipers SC.

Express FC Starting XI: Joel Mutakubwa, Denis Mubuya (John Byamukama 32′, Nicolas Kasozi 80′), Murushid Juuko, Issa Lumu, Arthur Kiggundu, Abel Etrude, Deus Bukenya, Mahad Yaya Kakooza, Martin Kizza (Joseph Akandwanaho 55′), George Senkaaba, Charles Musiige.

Unused Substitutes: Denis Otim, Ivan Mayanja, Enock Ssebagala, Raymond Walugembe.

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