Overview:
Vipers SC dropped more points at home against URA as KCCA and Kitara remained firmly in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League title picture, while SC Villa’s draw further dented their fading hopes with only three rounds left.
Friday results
Vipers SC 1-1 URA
Buhimba United Saints 0-2 Express
SC Villa 0-0 BUL
The StarTimes Uganda Premier League title race tightened further on Friday after leaders Vipers SC were held to a 1-1 draw by URA at St Mary’s Stadium.
URA stunned the hosts in the 35th minute when Ronald Otti rose highest to head home Isma Mugulusi’s free-kick delivery after slack marking from the Venoms defence.
Vipers responded four minutes into the second half through Kizza Arafat Usama, who converted from close range after a Mukundane header came back off the woodwork following an Ashiraf Mandela throw-in.
Despite late pressure and several attacking substitutions, Vipers – who also drew their previous match against KCCA – could not find a winner.
The point moved Vipers to 60 points from 27 matches, five ahead of second-placed KCCA, while Kitara remained firmly in contention on 54 points with a game in hand on both sides.
In the west, Express secured a 2-0 victory over bottom side Buhimba United Saints thanks to goals from Marvin Praise Wabuga and Marvin Nyanzi.
Elsewhere, SC Villa were frustrated in a goalless draw at BUL, leaving the Jogoos on 52 points and with their already slim title hopes fading further.