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Fans were treated to an exhilarating clash between the record champions and the newly promoted side as the new season kicked off in style on Friday afternoon.
The thrilling encounter between SC Villa and Kitara FC set the stage for what promises to be an exciting 2023/24 Startimes Uganda Premier League at the Muteesa II Stadium in Wankulukuku.
Fans were treated to an exhilarating clash between the record champions and the newly promoted side as the new season kicked off in style on Friday afternoon.
The match had all the makings of a thrilling contest, with both sets of fans turning out in impressive numbers to support their teams.
The stadium was buzzing with excitement from the opening whistle, and it didn't take long for the action to unfold.
In the 16th minute, Dennis Omedi of Kitara FC etched his name into the UPL history books by scoring the first goal of the season.
Omedi's clinical finish came off a knock down from Brian Aheebwa, to secure his first top-flight goal and open his account for Kitara.
It was a remarkable start for Omedi, who had been the top scorer in the FUFA Big League last season.
Both teams would return to the lockerroms level when Charles Lwanga found the back of the net in the 43rd minute.
Lwanga was on hand to poke in from close range after a dazzling solo run by Elvis Ngonde.
The game wasn't short of star power in the stands either. Former Uganda Cranes and SC Villa coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic made a special appearance, joining club president Omar Mandela in the stands.
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The pre-match program provided a different kind of entertainment, as the crowd was treated to an energetic performance by dancehall artist Ziza Bafana.
This unique addition added to the spectacle of Uganda Premier League games and was a hit with the fans.
The second half was a closely contested battle, with both teams displaying resilience and determination.
However, it was Kitara FC's Living Kabon who emerged as the hero. Kabon ensured that Kitara FC, making their return to the UPL, started the season with a significant victory.
In other UPL matches, Mbarara City FC faced a 0-1 defeat against NEC FC at the Kakyeka Stadium in Mbarara, a game between two newly promoted teams.
Meanwhile, Bright Stars FC was edged 0-1 by BUL FC at the Kavumba Recreation Ground in Wakiso, marking Joseph Mutyaba's first game in charge.
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