Overview:

Buhimba United Saints made it three wins from three as they edged Kitara FC in the first-ever Hoima derby, while KCCA FC were held to a goalless draw by Lugazi at Lugogo.

Thursday, October 16 results

Buhimba United Saints 1-0 Kitara

KCCA 0-0 Lugazi

Buhimba United Saints maintained their perfect start to the StarTimes Uganda Premier League with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over neighbours Kitara in the first-ever Hoima derby played at Royal Park, Butema.

The much-anticipated encounter was settled nine minutes from time when Edison Agondeze tucked home from Maxwell’s assist to hand the Saints their third straight win of the season.

Agondeze — later named Man of the Match — had earlier been booked in the 65th minute but made his mark with the decisive strike that sent the home fans into celebration. 

The win keeps Buhimba top of the table with nine points from three matches, eight clear of 12th-placed Kitara, who have played a game fewer.

KCCA held by Lugazi

In the late kickoff at the MTN Omondi Stadium, KCCA were held to a goalless draw by a resilient Lugazi under the Lugogo lights.

Both sides struggled to create clear chances, but Lugazi’s Juma Mutebi impressed with a commanding display in midfield and deservedly took home the Man of the Match award.

The draw leaves KCCA second on five points from three matches, with Lugazi a point and two places below, both sides having played the same number of games.

Action continues on Friday with Mbarara City hosting BUL and URA welcoming Express.