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.
07:04 - 10.10.2023
FOOTBALL Willam Ruto: Kenyan president proposes Kisumu as an additional 2027 AFCON venue
Currently on a four-day visit to Kisumu, a stronghold of opposition leader Raila Odinga and a hub for football talent in Kenya, Ruto emphasized the significance of the city in the nation's football landscape.
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.
06:56 - 10.10.2023
FOOTBALL ‘Poor goalkeeping, disunity’ – Sergio Traguil opens up on his nightmare reign at KCCA FC
The Portuguese strategist has witnessed his team suffer defeats in their first three league matches and also miss out on qualifying for the group stages of the CAF Confederation Cup due to a 5-4 aggregate loss against Libyan outfit Abu Salim.
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.