StarTimes Uganda Premier League resumed on October 7 after the international break with BUL FC leading the table following a four-match winning streak.
The Jinja-based side hold an early advantage over traditional contenders KCCA FC Vipers SC SC Villa Kitara FC Express FC and URA FC.
Four matches opened the programme today spread across Eastern Western and Central regions.
At Police Arena Kira Road Ntungasaze FC hosted Mbarara City FC with Mbarara's coaching situation under discussion as Francis Mugerwa has not formally sealed his position amid links to Sam Ssimbwa.
At Bukedea Comprehensive School Kataka FC hosted SC Villa after a request to play in Mbale was not granted.
SC Villa adjusted without David Lukwago Godfrey Lubangakane and Frank Ssebufu who were with Uganda Cranes during international assignments.
New signing Hassan Matovu is expected to take up goalkeeping duties in Lukwago's absence.
In Hoima Kitara FC faced Kigezi Homeboys at Hoima City Stadium as preparation for a Caf Confederation Cup assignment against Al Ahly next week.
On Thursday Vipers SC travel to face Blacks Power at Hoima City Stadium as reigning champions look to rebuild momentum in their title defence.
At Lugogo NEC FC host Express FC while Friday brings Entebbe UPPC versus Police FC and URA FC versus KCCA FC at Nakivubo.
The round closes Sunday when UPDF host BUL FC at Nakivubo giving the leaders another chance to prove their streak is more than a flying start.
Fixtures this week
- Ntungasaze FC vs Mbarara City FC at Police Arena Kira Road
- Kataka FC vs SC Villa at Bukedea Comprehensive School
- Kitara FC vs Kigezi Homeboys at Hoima City Stadium
- Blacks Power vs Vipers SC at Hoima City Stadium
- NEC FC vs Express FC at Lugogo
- Entebbe UPPC vs Police FC at Nakivubo
- URA FC vs KCCA FC at Nakivubo
- UPDF vs BUL FC at Nakivubo
Watch the Highlights
Source: Uganda Observer
