Mbarara City beat Blacks Power 2-1 at Rwamwanja Stadium on Sunday to secure their first StarTimes Uganda Premier League victory of the campaign.
The hosts started on the front foot with Ian Amanya dictating play in the middle of the park.
Blacks Power goalkeeper Bashir Ssekagya kept the visitors level early on with a string of saves.
Rogers Mugisha broke the deadlock in the 28th minute, finishing off Eric Tumwine's delivery.
Tumwine doubled the advantage in the 40th minute, rising to powerfully head home Mugisha's corner kick.
Innocent Maduka pulled one back for Blacks Power five minutes into the second half with a spectacular finish.
Mbarara City goalkeeper Michael Okiria calmly collected a long-range effort from Tumwine as the visitors pushed.
The centre referee waved play on after Maduka appeared to have been fouled inside the penalty area in the 70th minute.
Patrick Oonyu tapped home from close range three minutes later but the goal was ruled out for offside.
Mbarara City held on to move to 14th place with five points.
Blacks Power remain fifth with nine points from six matches.
Match facts
- Result: Mbarara City 2-1 Blacks Power
- Venue: Rwamwanja Stadium
- Date: Sunday 11 October 2026
- Scorers: Rogers Mugisha (28'), Eric Tumwine (40') | Innocent Maduka (50')
- Mbarara City position: 14th with 5 points
- Blacks Power position: 5th with 9 points from 6 matches
Source: Kawowo Sports
