Lugazi FC produced a late winner to defeat Entebbe UPPC 1-0 in a tightly contested Uganda Premier League match at Nakivubo Stadium on Wednesday.

The decisive goal came in the 82nd minute when Cromwell Rwothomio reacted quickest to Frank Mulimi’s free-kick and bundled the ball into the net.

Lugazi held firm thereafter to claim all three points.

The victory marks Lugazi’s second win of the season, following their 2-1 opening-day success against Kigezi HomeBoyz.

It also provided a strong response after their 3-1 defeat to NEC at Lugogo.

Lugazi coach Abbey Bogere Kikomeko praised his side’s character: “It was a hard game, but we strategised really well. After losing to NEC, we went back and rectified the mistakes we made, and I’m happy that the boys played to the instructions. I am happy with the character and resilience they showed, which helped us win the game.”

Entebbe UPPC, who had started the campaign well with wins over Vipers (1-0) and UPDF (2-1), were left disappointed by the narrow loss.

Line-ups

Entebbe UPPC: Denis Otim, George Kiryowa, Thomas Ochungo, Tah Barni Kelvin, Ronald Kayondo, Ibrahim Mugulusi, Jonathan Odongo, Ambrose Kigozi, Reich Kokolo, Ibrahim Orit, Sharif Ssengendo

Lugazi: Tonny Kyamera, Richard Ayiko, Hamza Mulambuzi, Livingstone Mulondo, Jeremy Mateta, Adam Mutesasira, Musa Ssali, Dickson Matama, Emmanuel Munobi, Cromwell Rwothomio, Juma Ssajabi