URA FC pile more pressure on to KCCA as they step a foot into their title chase following a 2-0 win over them in a game played at the Mehta Stadium in Lugazi on Wednesday.
Two second half goals from defender Eric Ssenjoba and substitute Alfred Leku ensured that the Tax Collectors picked a deserved victory over the thirteen time league champions.
This is 8th for URA, ensured that they moved to 4th position with 33 points from 22 games.
For KCCA FC, it was rude welcome for interim coach Badru Kaddu and a poor start after the departure of their head coach Morley Byekwaso.
On wednesday, it was yet another good for URA who were playing their third game at Mehta.
Youngster Sande Andabati was denied on various occasions while, Kabon Living, Dada Ibrahim all came closer as KCCA FC dropped more bodies in defence.
Whereas, KCCA’s, Shaban Muhammad’s effort was kept out by an outstanding goalkeeper Nafian Alionzi before Allan Okello sent his effort just wide.
After the break, URA showed an early intent to score first as they made various attempts.
Substitute Joseph Ssemuju’s effort was kept out after a nice delivery from Saidi Kyeyune.
And finally, the endless efforts for URA paid off in the 71st minute through Ssenjobe, who made a sole run after a nice interplay with Ssemuju before making a brilliant finish.
There on, URA never turned back and made more attempts to kill off the game.
Their head coach Sam Timbe made one change introducing in Leku, a move that later paid off.
And in added time, Leku made a solo run, beat off his markers before making a brilliant finish past a helpless KCCA goalkeeper Benjamin Ochan, to put the last nail in the visitors coffin.
Victory ensured that URA moved to the 4th position with now 33 points.
For KCCA, it was another big blow in their quest to close the gap at the top. They remained 2nd on the log with 38 points after 20 games, but are still five points below leaders SC Villa.
Team Lineups
URA FC – Alionzi Nafian Gk, Begisa Penza, Hudu Mulikyi, Nicholas Kabonge, Kabon Living, Derrick Ndahiro, Patrick Mbowa, Saidi Kyeyune, Dada Ibrahim, Sande Andabati, Eric Ssenjobe
KCCA FC- Benjamin Ochan GK, Peter Magambo, Mustafa Mujuzi, Denis Iguma, Mustafa Kizza, Emmanuel Wasswa, Julius Poloto, Saidi Mayanja, Allan Okello, Rogers Mato, Shaban Muhammad
