Results
- KCCA 0-2 Azam
- Express 1-0 Atlabara
Defending champions KCCA began their Cecafa Kagame Cup defence on a false note losing 2-0 to Azam on Monday.
But UPL Champions Express held on to beat Sudan’s Atlabara in the early kick off on the day.
The Red Eagles needed an early strike from a penalty by Eric Kambale after he was fouled in the area.
But Wasswa Bbosa’s men had to contend the last minutes with 10-men after Abel Eturude was sent off.
The six time UPL champions now lead Group A with three points ahead of their Wednesday clash with guests Nyasa Big Bullets of Malawi.
Back to the KCCA game, Paul Peter Kasunda scored a second half brace to down the Kasasiro.
Morley Byekwaso’s charges were unlucky as they rattled the bar twice through Denis Iguma and Julius Poloto.