Lweza 2-0 The Saints
The Saints fight for survival hit a rock as they side fell to hosts Lweza at Mutesa II stadium, Wankulukuku.
Moses Basena’s side were high on confidence coming into the game having earned a shock 1-0 win away against Bright Stars but Lweza had other ideas.
Ex-Vipers attacking midfielder Juma Balinya gave Joseph Mutyaba’s side a deserved lead after 27 minutes before veteran striker Geoffrey Sserunkuma extended lead nine minutes later.
After recess, the visitors improved matching the hosts in all departments but the score line remained intact to lift Lweza to 9th with 30 points.
Fortunately for The Saints, they remain 13th after SC Victoria University lost 3-0 at the hands of Sadolin Paints at Namboole.
Both sides are tied on 19 points although The Saints have played 20 games – two less than Haruna Mawa’s side.
Team Line ups:
Lweza XI: Charles Lukwago (G.K), Fred Okot, Nestroy Kizito, Michael Kabanda, Ibrahim Kiyemba, Ayub Kisaliita, Paddy Muhumuza, Moses Ndawula (81’Mustapha Kiragga ), Geofrey Sserunkuma (71′ Rajab Kakooza), Sula Bagala, Juma Balinya (75′ John Kisakye)
Subs Not Used: Baker Yunus, Hassan Kikoyo, Peter Kamanje
The Saints F.C XI: Yasin Mugabi (G.K), Fred Agandu, Hassan Musana, Marlon Tangawuzi, Bernard Agele, Fahad Kawooya, Ivan Kiweewa (57’Eric Ssebuguzi, ), Isaac Kirabira, Yasin Mugume, Patrick Senfuka (39′ George Ssenkaaba), Alex Kitata (70′ Nicolas Odong)
Subs Not Used: Richard Anyanya (G.K), Owen Kasule, Ivan Mbowa, Isaac Ntege