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Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bidco FC has defeated Gaddafi FC 1-0 to maintain their lead on the 2023/2024 Uganda Premier League table.
After a goalless first half, Bidco FC returned and intensified their hunt for goals to score after 84 minutes through Lawrence Tezikya.
Bidco now tops the table with 52 points, one point ahead of Masindi based Kitara FC who struggled to defeat Busoga United FC 3-2 in another match played on Saturday.
As the league nears it’s climax, all the top three clubs, currently separated by a point are trying to capitalise on winning all their remaining games to ensure they bag the title.
James Magala, Bidco FC’s assistant coach says derby matches are always very competitive, with each side giving their very best to the home grown fan base.
He said his team missed several chances due to the high intensity of the game, which deprived players of the agility to concentrate throughout the first half, but momentum picked up in the second round, to accord them chance to score and collect an important win.
Gaddafi FC’s head coach, David Mutono said that his players tried their best, but were not lucky to win the match.
In the other matches played Vipers SC settled for a goalless draw against NEC FC in a match played at the Philip Omondi Stadium, Lugogo. URA FC also defeated KCCA FC 1-0, while SC Villa humbled UPDF FC 2-0 to keep their title chances alive. Wakiso Giants FC also picked a 2-0 victory against Mbarara City FC.
SC Villa are now in third place with 51 points, while Vipers SC slipped to fourth place on 50 points
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