Kitara FC shared spoils with travelers Mbarara City FC in a 1-1 all draw witnessed in the oil city of Hoima at Royals Park-Butema on Friday evening.
A goal from the spot for either side by Patrick Henry Kaddu and substitute Henry Kitegenyi settled the affairs in the highly anticipated Western derby.
For the second time in a row, the royals failed to register maximum points in the Startimes Uganda Premier League, with the division set to go into a break.
Kitara, who dominated the proceedings in the opening half, couldn’t put their chances to use, Kaddu and Amaku coming close for the hosts on different occasions.
Three minutes into the final stanza, Kitara were awarded a penalty for a challenge on Jude Semugabi, which was labeled controversial by the away fans.
Forward Patrick Kaddu stepped up, beating custodian and returnee Abdul Kimera from the 12 yards, marking his third goal in the league and second at home since arrival in summer.
Mbarara City pushing for an equalizer, center referee Outeke Daniel pointed to the spot again, this time round in favor of the visitors, following a foul on Kitegenyi by Benjamin Nyakoojo.
Newcomer and composed Henry Kitegenyi sent goalkeeper Kusiima the wrong way, securing a point for the Ankole Lions on the enemy territory.
Mbarara City haven’t a suffered a defeat against Kitara FC in the top-flight competition, dating way back from the 2021 season when the two sides first met.
