UPL: Amaku hat-trick inspires URA rout as Vipers SC extend perfect start

URA FC delivered their most explosive performance of the season so far, overpowering Buhimba United Saints 7-3 in a ten-goal thriller that opened the Nakivubo double header on Wednesday.

The emphatic victory also marked a winning start for assistant coach-in-charge Edward Golola, lifting the Tax Collectors from 13th to fifth on 11 points.

Joseph Ssemujju ignited URA’s charge in the 31st minute with a superb solo effort before Nelson Senkatuka’s well-struck free kick doubled the advantage.

On the stroke of halftime, teenage striker Denis Luzige Kisiriko made it 3-0 after combining neatly with Ssemujju.

Buhimba briefly fought back after the restart, striking twice in four minutes through Martin Phillip Opolot’s curling free kick and an Edson Agondeze finish off a Swadik Moro assist to make it 3-2.

But URA’s response was ruthless. Substitute Fred Amaku restored control in the 70th minute after capitalising on a defensive lapse, added his second four minutes later from a Kabon Living delivery, and sealed his hat-trick in the 83rd minute with a calm finish to end any doubts.

Charles Kyomuhendo pulled one back for Buhimba late on, before Kabon Living wrapped up URA’s seven-goal showcase in stoppage time.

Vipers SC maintained their flawless start

In the later kickoff, Vipers SC maintained their flawless start with a commanding 3-0 win over Express FC, extending their streak to four victories from four and climbing to fourth place on 12 points. Enock Ssebagala struck first in the 38th minute after forcing an Express defensive error.

After the break, Allan Okello doubled the lead with a composed finish off a Usama Arafat assist. Man of the Match Okello then turned creator two minutes later, stealing possession from Lawrence Bukenya and setting up Isaac Ogwang to make it 3-0.

Express nearly scored through Elvis Sekajugo, but goalkeeper Ali Mudekereza’s sharp recovery kept Vipers’ clean sheet intact. The double header lit up Nakivubo with 13 goals combined, delivering one of the most dramatic matchdays of the season.