Coach Magera praises team mentality as KCCA keep pace with Police

Uganda Premier League

Thursday 
SC Villa 2 NEC 1
Kitara 1 BUL 0
Lugazi 0 Express 0

Friday
KCCA 2 URA 1
Buhimba United 1 Mbarara City 2

Saturday 
Vipers 2 Maroons 1

Kampala Capital City Authority FC reclaimed joint top position on the StarTimes Uganda Premier League table after defeating URA 2-1 at the MTN Omondi Stadium on Friday. The victory lifted KCCA to 14 points, level with Police FC, who have a game in hand.

KCCA FC coach Jackson Magera said the tax collectors were a difficult side to face.

KCCA FC's Ivan Ahimbisibwe (center) is joined by teammates in celebration after scoring against his former side URA during a Uganda Premier League match at the Phillip Omondi Stadium, November 21, 2025. KCCA won 2-1. (Credit: Michael Nsubuga)

“URA was a tough team to play. We worked well together, and every player fought for the badge. We carried that mentality into this game and stayed on top.”

“The team’s spirit and focus are improving match by match. I’m confident we can continue this run and keep competing for the title.”

The breakthrough arrived in the 17th minute when Ssebaduka beat his marker and delivered a cross that deflected to Ivan Ahimbisibwe, who fired the ball into the net.

Ahimbisibwe added a second in the 41st minute and later walked away with the Man of the Match award.

Joseph Ssemujju pulled one back for URA in the 73rd minute, but the visitors were unable to find an equaliser.

KCCA made late tactical substitutions, including Emmanuel Anyama for Saidi Mayanja, Gavin Kizito for Ahimbisibwe and Sharifu Ssengendo for Lazaro Muhindo.

Anyama had two opportunities to seal the win but was denied by the goalkeeper and by his own miss. Despite late cautions for James Mubezi and Charles Lukwago, KCCA held on for the three points.

KCCA FC's Enock Walusimbi (L) contests the ball with URA FC's Joseph Ssemujju during a Uganda Premier League match at the Phillip Omondi Stadium, November 21, 2025. KCCA won 2-1. (Credit: Michael Nsubuga)

Elsewhere on Friday, Mbarara City secured their first win of the season with a 2-1 victory over Buhimba United Saints at Royals Park in Butema, Hoima.

Gaddafi Kacancu opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, followed by Muhammad Kanyike’s goal two minutes later. Edson Agondeze reduced the deficit for Buhimba in the 70th minute. Mbarara moved to five points while Buhimba remained on nine.

On Thursday, SC Villa edged NEC 2-1 at FUFA Stadium. Najib Yiga scored early, Elvis Ngonde added a second for Villa, and Daniel Shabene struck in added time. Villa climbed to third place with 13 points, while NEC stayed in 12th with six points.

Kitara FC defeated BUL 1-0 in Hoima, courtesy of Jimmy Kalema’s 11th-minute goal. BUL’s Tah Barni Kelvin was sent off in the 28th minute, leaving Vipers SC and URA as the only unbeaten teams.

On Saturday, Vipers SC moved to seventh after a 2-1 win over Maroons FC in Kitende.

Yunus Sentamu scored in the first minute, followed by Usama Arafat’s goal in the eighth minute. Maroons pulled one back early in the second half through Raymond Walugembe, but Vipers held on for the victory.