Saturday UPL Results
KCCA FC 5-0 Mbale Heroes
Mbarara City 0-0 Soltilo Bright Stars
KCCA FC in resurgence mood, were 5-0 emphatic winners over newcomers Mbale Heroes in a showdown staged at MTN Omondi Stadium on Saturday.
A goal apiece from Usama Arafat, Shafik Nana Kwikiriza, Sadat Anaku, Yian Gatbel and midfielder Sharifu Ssengendo propelled the hosts to their maiden victory since the start of the second term.
The five-star performance also ended the Kasasiro Boys six-game winless streak in the Startimes Uganda Premier League.
Forward Usama Arafat commenced the rout in the 21st minute, with a stunning strike into the top left corner, his first goal of the campaign.
Five minutes later, Brain Jjara teed up Shafik Kwikiriza who glided through the visitors defense like a knife through butter and doubled the lead.
Heading into the break, Anaku stretched the scoreline to 3-0, following a cross in the forbidden area by winger Kwikiriza.
The final stanza was owned by the substitutes, instant impact upon introduction, to increase the numerical advantage on the night.
Academy graduate Yian Gatbel joined the party in the 73rd minute before midfielder Ssengendo rounded off the scoring in lugogo.
The 13-time league champions moved sixth on the standings, 28 points accumulated in 19 matches while Mbale Heroes stayed at the bottom on 10 points.
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