USA: Sadat Anaku opens account as Hartford Athletic share spoils with Indy Eleven

Ugandan forward Sadat Anaku marked a major milestone in his budding American journey, scoring his first goal for Hartford Athletic during a 2-2 draw with Indy Eleven on Saturday.

Sadat Anaku drills the opener for @hfdathletic! 😤 pic.twitter.com/0Y1ImOPSQR

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The encounter, played at Trinity Health Stadium, saw Anaku hand the hosts the lead in the 33rd minute with a composed finish.

The former KCCA FC striker displayed great awareness inside the box, turning swiftly before calmly slotting home to register his maiden goal in the USL Championship.

Anaku’s strike was a bright moment for Hartford in a game that later swung in favor of the visitors.

Indy Eleven, home to fellow Ugandan forward Edward Kizza responded strongly after the break, netting twice to take a 2-1 advantage and put the hosts under pressure.

However, Hartford Athletic showed resilience late in the match, grabbing a dramatic equalizer in the closing minutes to secure a share of the points and maintain their positive start to the campaign.

The result leaves Hartford Athletic sitting in a steady mid-table position in the early USL Championship standings, with valuable points gained as they continue to build momentum.

Indy Eleven, meanwhile, remain within touching distance in the same conference, highlighting the competitive nature of the league so far.

For Anaku, the goal is a significant confidence booster as he settles into life in the United States. Known for his pace, intelligent movement, and eye for goal, the Ugandan forward will be eager to build on this breakthrough and become a key figure for Hartford Athletic in the weeks ahead.