KCCA fall flat as NEC declare Lugogo derby bragging rights
David GOMBE
KCCA FC started their 2026/27 StarTimes Uganda Premier League marketing campaign with a irritating 2-0 defeat towards NEC FC within the Lugogo derby on Saturday.
Richard Basangwa and Pius Obuya scored the 2 objectives for Badru Kaddu’s Diehards, who continued their spectacular document towards the Kasasiro Boys.
Basangwa gave NEC an early lead within the fifth minute, capitalising on a gradual begin from the hosts to fireplace previous Mutwalibi Mugolofa and silence the Lugogo trustworthy.
KCCA responded effectively, with Charles Lwanga coming near levelling issues within the twenty fifth minute, however his low drive was brilliantly denied by NEC goalkeeper Hannington Ssebwalunyo.
Head coach Brian Ssenyondo tried to vary the complexion of the sport within the 72nd minute, introducing Elvis Ngonde and Ibrahim Kasule for Yunus Sibira and Lazaro Muhindo.
The substitution virtually paid off immediately. Moments after approaching, Kasule arrange Lwanga with a intelligent by ball, however once more Ssebwalunyo stood tall to protect NEC’s lead.
NEC put the end result past doubt within the ultimate minutes. Pius Obuya doubled the guests’ benefit on the counter, sealing a press release win for Kaddu’s males.
The defeat leaves KCCA looking for solutions after a poor begin, whereas NEC will really feel their top-four ambitions are proper on observe.
KCCA FC will look to bounce again after they go to rivals Categorical FC on Thursday, September third at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo at 7PM whereas NEC FC will host new boys Lugazi FC of their subsequent outing.
