David GOMBE
URA FC played out to a barren draw with tricky side Soltilo Bright Stars on Saturday at Kavumba.
This was the tax collectors second consecutive goalless draw, having drawn against SC Villa on Wednesday.
Bright Stars’ four winning streak in the League came to an end.
This was the eight draw between the two sides in 17 league meetings.
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Earlier into the second half, inspirational URA FC skipper Shafik Kagimu nearly gave his side the lead but was denied by a fantastic Simon Tamale save.
Samuel Ssekamate and Marvin Joseph had the best chances for the hosts in a game of limited scoring opportunities.
The stalemate however, takes Sam Ssimbwa’s charges to the table summit with 44 points they have accumulated in 20 games and one above second placed Vipers.
Bright Stars move to sixth place but with the same points as SC Villa who suffered a 2-1 defeat at Mbarara City. Both Bright Stars and SC Villa are on 30 points, but the latter have a superior goal difference.
The tax collectors will next host Mbarara City on Tuesday, 27th April while Bright Stars will travel to KCCA FC on Thursday, 29th April.
Bright Stars XI:
Simon Tamale (GK), Andrew Kaggwa, Simon Ssemayange, Warren Buule, Andy Kyambadde, Joseph Marvin, Joseph Janjali, Derrick Kiggundu, Samuel Ssekamatte, Methodious Jungu, Julius Akandwanaho
Subs: Shamulan kamya, Ibrahim Kasinde, Sulaiman Ssebunza, Derrick Ngoobi, Samson Mutyaba, Augustine Kacancu, Emmanuel Loki
URA FC XI: Alionzi Nafian (GK), Ashraf Mandela, Benjamin Nyakoojo, Hudu Mulikyi, Arafat Galiwango, Patrick Mbowa, Moses Sseruyidde, Brian Nkuubi, Shafik Kagimu, Brian Majweega, Cromwell Rwothomio
Subs: Hannington Ssebwalunnyo, Ronald Kigongo, Ivan Sserubiri, Dada Ibrahim, Mikidadi Ssenyonga, Katongole Faruku, Micheal Birungi
Saturday UPL Results
• Soltilo Bright Stars 0-0 URA FC
• BUL FC 0-1 Busoga United
• Mbarara City 2-1 SC Villa
• Police FC 6-1 MYDA FC
• UPDF FC 2-1 Kitara FC
