MATCH REPORT: Ntugasaze FC 1-1 Kigezi HomeBoyz FC
Kigezi HomeBoyz FC secured a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Ntugasaze FC at Ssingo Ssaza Grounds, thanks to a first-half strike from Ogwang Joel. The result ensures that the HomeBoyz return to Kabale with an important point in their FUFA Big League campaign.
First Half: Solid Start and a Late Breakthrough
The match started at a slow pace, with both teams struggling to create clear-cut chances in the opening minutes. The first real opportunity fell to Kigezi HomeBoyz in the 10th minute when Allan connected with a cross from Hakim, but his weak effort was comfortably saved by the Ntugasaze goalkeeper.
HomeBoyz goalkeeper Tukei James was called into action twice in quick succession, making outstanding saves to deny the hosts in the 17th and 20th minutes.
As the first half progressed, Kigezi HomeBoyz gained more control, with Hakim winning a free kick after being fouled. In the 30th minute, a well-delivered corner kick by Seremba found Aggrey in the box, but his shot was blocked by the Ntugasaze defense.
The breakthrough finally came in stoppage time. From another Seremba Joseph corner, Ogwang Joel calmly slotted the ball into the net to give us a deserved lead just before halftime.
Second Half: Ntugasaze Fight Back
The second half began with both teams pushing for control. In the 55th minute, the Scottish tactician, Coach Pritchard Stephen, made his first change, bringing on Gerald for Nkurunungi Ashirafu.
However, Ntugasaze FC found an equalizer in the 70th minute through James Jarieko, who capitalized on a defensive lapse to slot home past Tukei James.
Kigezi HomeBoyz responded with a double substitution, introducing Aniku Bushira for Hakim Dhamulira in the 75th minute before making their final changes in the 80th minute, with Isaac Amutuheire and Mudali Derrick replacing Egaku Allan and Seremba Joseph.
Despite a late push from both sides, neither team could find a winner. The referee added four minutes of stoppage time, but the match ended in a 1-1 stalemate.
Post-Match Reactions
Ogwang Joel:
“I’m happy to have scored for the team, but I feel we could have taken all three points. We fought hard, and now we focus on the next match.”
Coach Pritchard Stephen:
“It was a tough game, and I’m proud of the boys for the effort. We defended well in the first half and took our chance, but we must learn to maintain our lead. A point away from home is not a bad result, and we’ll build on this performance.”
