Uganda: NEC defeat Villa to move top

Photo Credit: NEC FC

The 19th round of the Uganda Premier League is complete following Saturday’s fixtures and there were no winners on the final day. Top clubs Vipers SC and KCCA FC could each only manage draws on Saturday with the Venoms held to a 0-0 result at home while the Kasasiro Boys drew 1-1 at Lugazi FC. Sadat Anaku scored in the first half for KCCA before the hosts leveled in the final quarter hour.

Saturday’s results opened the door for a new leader and it was the National Enterprise Corporation Football Club, better known as NEC FC, who strolled in to take top spot. NEC recorded a 2-1 victory over the Jogoos of SC Villa on Friday with Cromwell Rwothomio providing the winning goal late on.

Elsewhere, URA SC snapped a two-match losing streak and Express FC were able to secure victory along with Mbale Heroes. Full results and highlights of four matches are below.

Results

Wakiso Giants 0-3 URA SC

UPDF 2-2 Police FC

Mbale Heroes 1-0 Bright Stars

Express FC 3-1 Mbarara City

Maroons 0-0 BUL FC

NEC FC 2-1 SC Villa

Lugazi FC 1-1 KCCA FC

Vipers 0-0 Kitara

Highlights

NEC FC 2-1 SC Villa

Lugazi 1-1 KCCA FC

Express FC 3-1 Mbarara City

Vipers 0-0 Kitara