MATCH REPORT | KCCA FC Dominates Express in Kampala Derby

• Full-Time: KCCA FC 3-0 Express FC
• Venue: MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo
• Kick-off: 8:00 PM EAT
• Competition: StarTimes Uganda Premier League

KCCA FC asserted their dominance in the Kampala derby, securing a commanding 3-0 victory over Express FC at the MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo

The hosts set the tempo early, breaking the deadlock in the 13th minute. Sammy Ssebaduka rose highest to meet a cross from Herbert Achayi, heading past Express goalkeeper Khassim Hafizi to ignite the home crowd.

Express FC struggled to find its rhythm, as its touch and go strategy faltered against KCCA’s disciplined pressing.

Saidi Mayanja, Sammy Ssebaduka, and Ivan Ahimbisbwe celebrate scoring against Express FC at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo.

In the 29th minute, the pressure told again; Ivan Ahimbisibwe pounced on a defensive lapse in the box, composed himself with a sharp touch, and slotted the ball home to double the lead.

KCCA nearly added a third before the break when Brian Jjara embarked on a powerful solo run through midfield, though his long-range effort was well saved by Hafizi.

2-0 at the break

The script remained unchanged after the interval. KCCA continued to dictate play.

Gavin Kizito (L) | KCCA FC vs Express FC at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo

Shafik Kwikiriza turned provider, weaving through the defense before delivering a perfect ball for Saidi Mayanja, who sealed the win with a spectacular diving header, just a minute after the hour mark.

With the game firmly in control, the KCCA technical team opted for a series of tactical rotations in the final quarter:

In the 74th minute, Sharifu Ssengendo, Alex Yiga, and Umar Lutalo replaced Mayanja, Ssebaduka, and Joel Sserunjogi.

Eight minutes later, Kennedy Muserero and Rogers Mugisha came on for Ahimbisibwe and Kwikiriza.

The Cityzens saw out their 3-0 lead and won over traditional giants Express FC.

The Cityzens lie third on the league table with 42 points from 20 matches and look to carry this momentum on the road as they visit Lugazi FC this Saturday. Kick-off is scheduled for 4:00 PM at the Lugazi FC Stadium.

Umar Lutalo | KCCA FC vs Express FC at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo

Line Ups

KCCA FC

Mutwalibi (GK), Achayi (C), Gavin, Obenchan, Walusimbi, Sserunjogi (Lutalo), Jjara, Mayanja (Ssengendo), Ssebaduka (Yiga), Kwikiriza (Mugisha), and Ahimbisibwe (Muserero).

Express FC

Hafizi (GK), Mbazira (C), Onzima, Gift, Rwotngeyo, Yosia, Assimwe, Ssekajjugo, Kimera, Lubega, and Nyanzi

Shafik Kwikiriza (R) | KCCA FC vs Express FC at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo