FBL: Mbale Heroes off the mark, Onduparaka groove on

Mbale Heroes players celebrate Kibiranga (2nd left)'s goal.

FOOTBALL FBL: Mbale Heroes off the mark, Onduparaka groove on

Fred Mwambu • 08:52 - 10.10.2023

Police maintain grip on the top of the standings with nine points from three games as Lugazi, Kyetume, Onduparaka and Calvary follow with six each.

Herbert Kibiringo struck in the 39th minute against Kaaro Karungi to give Mbale Heroes their first goal and win in the betPawa Big League on Sunday.

The newly-promoted club had scrapped two points in goalless draws against Kataka and Kigezi Homeboyz in their opening two fixtures.

However, the Asaph Mwebaze-coached side broke the yoke on Sunday through the striker completing Shafiq Kwikiriza's assist. The latter is on-loan from BUL FC courtesy of FUFA’s double-licensing system.

Caterpillars march on

Earlier on Saturday, Onduparaka made good use of thei home advantage as they clipped Kataka 1-0 in Arua.

Their solo strike came in the 55th minute through substitute Dominic Abonga’s strike.

For the second match running, the team’s head coach Ceasar Okhuti slotted himself into the mix substituting Boy Fazilinho in the second half.

In Lira, Jinja North United continued with their winless streak forcing Blacks Power to a goalless draw.

Police maintain grip on the top of the standings with nine points from three games as Lugazi, Kyetume, Onduparaka and Calvary follow with six each.

Jinja North, Kigezi Homeboyz, Young Elephants and Ndejje University occupy the red zones after three match days.

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