League and CECAFA Kagame Cup champions Express FC picked up their first league win of the season against Wakiso Giants on Friday afternoon.

Forward Erick Kambale scored the only goal of the game from 12 yards in the first half.

The hosts got out of the blocks slowly but surely with their first opportunity to open the score coming in the 23rd minute, Deus Bukenya did all the hard work on the right and crossed in only for winger Martin Kizza’s header to kiss the cross bar and bounce back into play. Express FC raided the goal again in the 30th minute but Wakiso Giants’ defence cleared safely.

The Red Eagles finally broke the deadlock in the 35th minute when winger Martin Kizza was pulled back in the box by Fahad Kawooya and center referee Waiswa Muzamiru had no option but to award the spot kick, Erick Kambale stepped up and scored his second this campaign.

Waiswa Muzamiru called for the break with the hosts leading 1-0. After recess, Wakiso Giants tried to get back into the game with forwards Steven Bogere and Ssebufu trying to penetrate but Denis Otim was at his best on the day.

The win was Wasswa Bbosa’s first home league win of the season.

REACTIONS.

WASSWA BBOSA – HEAD COACH.

“Today’s win was a massive one, the boys knew from the word go that we had to defend home turf, also we needed this win to boost our confidence. I believe we got our chance and scored and we also managed to keep a clean sheet so we’re going to back to correct our mistakes and do better in our next game (away to Onduparaka FC) on Tuesday”.

DENIS OTIM – GOALKEEPER.

“I am happy about today’s game we managed to win by 1-0, we defended very well the midfield was active. I thank everyone who was part of today’s win, we’re going back to organize and prepare for the our next game, personally I am happy I managed to keep a clean sheet”.

The win takes the Red Eagles to 11 points after seven match days.

Express Starting Eleven: Denis Otim, Deus Bukenya, Enock Walusimbi, Murushid Juuko, Sadiq Ssekyembe, Mahad Yaya Kakooza, John Byamukama (Daniel Shabene 80′), Charles Musiige, Godfrey Lwesibawa (Ivan Mayanja 54′), Erick Kambale (Joseph Akandwanaho 80′), Martin Kizza (George Senkaaba 60′).

Unused Substitutes: Chrispus Kusiima, Raymond Walugembe, Denis Mubuya.