Uganda Premier League.

Onduparaka 1 Vs 1 Express FC.

Wasswa Bbosa’s charges kicked off their Uganda Premier League campaign with a 1 – 1 draw against Onduparaka FC at the Green Light stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Last season’s top scorer Frank Kalanda dusted himself up to slot home 11 minutes into the game after he was brought down by Mahdi Ajobe in the forbidden area.

Onduparaka winger Kabon Livingston seemed to be a thorn in the Express FC defence tormenting left back Arthur Kiggundu and defensive pairing of Murushid Juuko and Enock Walusimbi on several occasions.

Express FC suffered a set back in the 20th minute with midfielder Kayiwa Ibrahim picking up a knock and was replaced by Charles Musiige allowing the Caterpillars to mount more attacks but Mathias Muwanga was the difference with good stops.

After recess, Kabong Livingston continued his fine display and in the 68th minute all hell broke loose when Express FC skipper Enock Walusimbi was sent off for handling the ball deliberately in the box, Kabong made no mistake sending Mathias Muwanga the opposite way.

Head coach Wasswa Bbosa believes a point is worth returning home with.

“It’s always difficult to win in Arua against Onduparaka, I think the boys played well, maybe our transition lacked abit after we scored but we shall improve in our next game” He stated.

The Red Eagles’ next game will be at home against Bright Stars on Tuesday, and will hope to pick up their first victory.

THE STARTING XI.
Mathias Muwanga (G.K), Denis Mubuya, Arthur Kiggundu, Enock Walusimbi, Murushid Juuko, Daniel Shabene, Godfrey Lwesibawa, Abel Etrude, Frank Kalanda, Ibrahim Kayiwa and Eric Kambale.

Subs – Chrispus Kusiima, Issa Lumu, John Byamukama, Charles Musiige, Frank Ssenyondo, Ivan Mayanja, George Ssenkaaba.

Subs Used.
21′ Charles Musiige on for Ibrahim Kayiwa, 46′ George Ssenkaaba for Frank Kalanda, 71′ Eric Kambale off for Issa Lumu, 76′ Denis Mubuya off for John Byamukama.

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