UPL 2024-25 | Result
- Wakiso Giants 1-0 Mbale Heroes
Wakiso Giants secured a 1-0 victory against Mbale Heroes in the Uganda Premier League at Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium on Friday.
Habert Asiimwe broke the deadlock in the 17th minute after being set up by Marvin Oshaba to place Wakiso Giants in the driving seat.
A minute later, the visitors nearly restored matters through Shafiq Muzanyi after Faisal Wabyoona’s defence-splitting pass, but the forward was flagged offside.
Goalkeeper James Alitho miscued his kick that nearly cost the hosts, but the ball sailed out for a corner kick in Mbale Heroes’ favour.
As the first stanza came to an end, the Purple Sharks nearly doubled their lead through David Bagooole, but his effort at the edge of the box was massively blocked by defender Samson Kasozi.
In the second half, Mbale Heroes greatly improved pegging the hosts on the back foot but failed to guide the ball into the net.
New signings Assimwe and goalkeeper James Alitho staged a great show, thus securing maximum points.
It was the Purple Sharks’ second victory of the ongoing campaign after the 3-2 win against Maroons on matchday two.
On the other hand, Mbale Heroes suffered the second loss of the campaign, hence remaining on three points in three games.
Wakiso Giants go to seven points in the second position on the log. They are two points behind log leaders NEC.
Wakiso Giants will return to action on Tuesday, October 1, away to UPDF, while Mbale Heroes will host URA four days later.
