Ambrose Kigozi has been officially credited with Entebbe UPPC FC’s second goal against Ntugasaze FC, confirming his hat-trick in Thursday evening’s 3-1 Uganda Premier League victory at the Kira Road Police Arena in Kamwokya.

The decision settled the debate over who scored UPPC’s second goal after Denis Otim had initially been credited with it. A subsequent review established that Kigozi had poked the ball towards goal before Ntugasaze defender collided with goalkeeper Richard Afoyo following Otim’s goal kick.

Kigozi was consequently awarded the goal, taking his tally for the evening to three and confirming that he had single-handedly inspired Entebbe UPPC’s second-half comeback.

The Entebbe-based side had gone into the break trailing after Kennedy Muserero gave Ntugasaze the lead. However, Kigozi took charge after the restart, scoring three times to turn the game around and secure all three points.

Kigozi netted the equalizer off a Poloto delivery, an inviting cross into the area, when he rose above the Ntugasaze defence to head home. He also put the icing on the cake when they found the net again in the 77th minute with a beautiful finish to complete his brace and stretch Entebbe UPPC’s advantage.

His outstanding performance also earned him the Man of the Match accolade.

Speaking after the game, the striker expressed his delight at the victory, acknowledging the contribution of his coaches and teammates while pledging to keep improving.

“I’m happy for today. I want to thank my coaches and teammates for working together so we could get these points,” Kigozi said.

“The goals I have scored today are a very big part of me, and I am just going to continue working so that I can add to my game,” he added.

The hat-trick makes Kigozi the third player to achieve the feat in the 2026/27 campaign, joining Vipers’ Usama Arafat Kiza and BUL’s Derrick Byabachwezi, who had earlier scored hat-tricks against Kataka FC.

Kigozi’s latest achievement also adds another chapter to his growing reputation as one of Entebbe UPPC’s most reliable attacking players.

During the 2025/26 Uganda Premier League season, he scored 12 goals, finishing among the leading scorers, tied around second and third place in the scoring charts. Ivan Ahimbisibwe of KCCA FC claimed the Golden Boot with 14 goals, despite Kigozi having been projected to reach 17.

He has now taken his tally to five goals this season, having previously scored against Police FC and UPDF FC before his three-goal performance against Ntugasaze.

The victory was Entebbe UPPC’s fifth of the campaign, lifting them to fourth place on 19 points, level with fifth-placed KCCA FC.

Kigozi will now look to build on his impressive scoring form when Entebbe UPPC return to action after the international break. They are scheduled to host Kataka FC at Hamz Stadium on November 19.

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• Uganda Premier League| MD10 | Thursday November 5th 
• Express FC 3-2 Blacks Power FC

Express FC needed a late moment of brilliance to overcome Blacks Power FC 3-2 in a thrilling Uganda Premier League encounter at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo, on Thursday evening.

Just when the visitors looked set to leave Kampala with a point, substitute Isaac Wagoina struck in the 89th minute to give the Red Eagles their second victory of the 2026/27 campaign and lift some of the pressure on coach Morley Byekwaso.

Express started brightly and needed only six minutes to take the lead. John Kiseka finished off a Shafic Batambuze assist to put the hosts ahead.

The Red Eagles were in no mood to slow down. Six minutes later, Henry Wamala doubled their advantage, connecting with Duncan Sseninde’s delivery to leave Blacks Power with an uphill task.

At 2-0 after just 12 minutes, Express appeared to have taken firm control of the contest. However, Blacks Power gradually found their feet and began asking questions of the home defence.

Their persistence paid off in the 26th minute when Bashir Asiku headed home from Rashid Yakin’s assist to reduce the deficit.

The goal gave the visitors renewed belief, and they finished the first half pushing forward in search of an equaliser. Express, however, managed to protect their 2-1 advantage until the break.

The second half brought even more intensity, with the referee reaching for his yellow card on several occasions. Yakin was booked in the 46th minute, before Express midfielder Aggrey Atandu received a caution in the 48th minute. Blacks Power’s Rajab Fazil followed in the 50th minute.

Blacks Power came agonisingly close to drawing level in the 55th minute when Asiku’s header struck the woodwork, leaving Express relieved.

The visitors’ assistant coach, Michael Skills Lukyamwezi, was also cautioned in the 58th minute as the contest became increasingly heated.

Byekwaso made his first change in the 60th minute, bringing on Alpha Thierry Ssali for Abasi Muluya. Blacks Power responded eight minutes later by introducing Paul Elias Emokori for Andrea Noll Ogwal.

The visitors continued to push for an equaliser, but Express goalkeeper Mathias Kigonya produced a crucial save in the 75th minute to keep his side in front.

Blacks Power would not be denied for long. In the 79th minute, Fazil found the net to bring the visitors level at 2-2 and set up a tense finish.

With time running out, Byekwaso turned to his bench again, withdrawing Kiseka and Sseruyidde in the 84th minute for Wagoina and Steven Yiga.

It was a change that would make all the difference. In the 89th minute, Ssali delivered an excellent cross into the danger area, and Wagoina was on hand to finish and restore Express’ lead.

The late goal sparked celebrations among the home supporters, while Blacks Power were left with little time to mount another comeback.

Express held on through four minutes of added time to secure a hard-fought 3-2 victory, with Wagoina earning the Man of the Match award for his decisive contribution.

The result gives Byekwaso some relief as Express move to 11 points from 10 matches, although they remain 12th on the league table.

Blacks Power, meanwhile, suffered their fifth defeat of the campaign but remain eighth with 13 points, one behind seventh-placed Vipers.

Express will now turn their attention to a November 19 trip to Kamwenge, where they face Kigezi HomeBoyz. Blacks Power, on the other hand, travel to Masindi to take on Kitara on November 17.

Earlier in the day, Entebbe UPPC came from behind to beat Ntugasaze 3-1 at the Kira Road Police Arena.

Ambrose Kigozi scored twice to inspire the visitors, while goalkeeper Denis Otiml contributed to Entebbe UPPC’s victory. Kennedy Muserero had given Ntugasaze the lead with their only goal in the opening half.

Vipers also returned to winning ways, beating Lugazi FC 2-0 through late goals from Princewill Tarabina and Abubakali Walusimbi. The victory ended their three-match winless run.

Matchday 10 action in the Uganda Premier League continues on Friday.

Friday, November 6

• Kigezi Home Boyz vs Mbarara City – Rwamwanja Stadium, Kamwenge 4 pm

Saturday, November 7

• Kitara vs URA – TBC

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URA FC head coach Sam Ssimbwa has challenged his players to improve despite making an impressive start to his second spell at the club.

The Tax Collectors maintained their winning run with a thrilling 4-3 victory over Kataka FC on Wednesday, registering a third consecutive win under the experienced tactician.

URA had opened Ssimbwa’s second stint with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over UPDF FC before claiming another narrow 1-0 win against defending champions Vipers SC by the same scoreline.

However, Wednesday’s seven-goal thriller proved a different test, with Ssimbwa acknowledging that although his team showed character and fighting spirit, there were several areas that needed improvement.

“It was a very difficult game, and credit goes to the boys for the character and fighting spirit they showed throughout. We started well and created opportunities, but we also allowed our opponents back into the game on several occasions,” Ssimbwa said.

“There are mistakes we need to correct, and we shall go back to the drawing board, work on them and continue improving as a team.”

The victory extends URA’s winning streak to three matches since Ssimbwa’s return, providing renewed confidence within the squad as they seek to climb the Uganda Premier League standings.

While the results have been encouraging, the former Uganda Cranes assistant coach will be keen to address the defensive lapses exposed against Kataka as URA seek to maintain their momentum.

With three wins from as many matches, Ssimbwa has made an encouraging return to the dugout, but his post-match remarks suggest that he remains focused on building a more consistent and complete team.

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