KCCA FC’s hopes of successful the 2025/26 Uganda Premier League title got here to a disappointing finish on Tuesday night after they have been held to a goalless draw by URA FC at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo.
The outcome confirmed Vipers SC as champions, with the Venoms having finished sufficient in their very own fixture earlier within the day to maneuver out of attain on the high of the desk.
KCCA went into the match figuring out solely a win would hold their title chase alive, however they have been as an alternative annoyed by a disciplined URA facet in a tightly contested encounter.
The sport began cautiously, with each groups sitting deep and exhibiting little urgency in assault in the course of the opening levels. URA’s James Begisa created the primary actual menace within the 14th minute, however his effort from the sting of the field was blocked by Herbert Achayi.
Later within the first half, Begisa turned supplier, organising Aliro whose well-struck effort was brilliantly saved by KCCA goalkeeper Charles Lukwago within the thirty eighth minute.
Simply earlier than halftime, Lukwago was practically punished after failing to cope with a protracted ball, however Joseph Ssemujju couldn’t convert the free alternative.
After the break, KCCA pushed for a breakthrough, with Joel Sserunjogi and Ashraf Mugume each going shut, solely to be denied by an outstanding double save from URA goalkeeper Muhamad Ssekkeba.
The sport took one other twist late on when URA right-back Justin Opiro was despatched off for a second bookable offence, leaving the hosts with ten males. Nevertheless, KCCA didn’t capitalise on the numerical benefit.
The draw leaves KCCA second on 59 factors after 29 matches, however the outcome successfully ends their title problem, handing Vipers SC one other league crown with a sport to spare.
