UPL: Janjali Late Show Sinks Proline’s Survival’s Hopes

Bright Stars 1-0 Proline

Joseph Janjali scored a late goal as Bright Stars egded Proline 1-0 on matchday 23 of the Uganda Premier League at Kavumba.

Alfred Onek’s well-delivered cross found the Masaza Cup product unmarked and his 82nd minute header left goalkeeper Hassan Matovu helpless.

Bright Stars were meant to have more than two goals but missed some scoring chances on many occasions.

Captain Sulaiman Sebbunza failed to convert a penalty for the hosts in the first half following a foul on Janjali in the box, thanks to Matovu’s heroics.

Matovu also denied threatening attempts from James Angu, Muwada Mawejje and Ronald Nkooge.

Proline’s only chance came after 84 minutes when Ibrahim Wamannah forced a finger tip save from goalkeeper Edwin Kiwanuka.

The win for Bright Stars was their 4th at home in the second round, rising to 29 points in the 9th position.

Coach Paul Kiwanuka’s side will play away to third placed Sports Club Villa in their next league match.

Proline that remains bottom-lined on 18 points will face off with Tooro United on Tuesday next week.

Team lineups:

 

Bright Stars

Edwin Kiwanuka (GK), Andrew Kyambadde, Derrick Ngoobi, Enock Walusimbi, Bernard Muwanga, Sulaiman Ssebbunza, Muwadda Mawejje, Jamir Kalisa, James Angu, Joseph Janjali, Ronald Nkooge.

Substitutes: Samson Tamale, Andrew Kaggwa, Methodius Junju, Hamis Gabite, Alfred Onek, Henry Kiwanuka, Munguki.

Proline FC

Hassan Matovu (GK), James Begisa, Richard Ajuna, Ibrahim Sendi, Mustafa Mujuzi, Arnold Sserunjogi, Ibrahim Wammanah, Noordin Bunjo, Hamis Kizza, Hakim Kiwanuka, Rogers Mato.

Substitutes: Shatif Magola, Umony Brian, Bright Anukani, Hamza Mulambuzi, Joseph Mandela, Yusuf Mukisa, Sula Sekamwa

Caption:

Bright Stars rejoicing after Janjali’s late winner against Proline.

Photo by Bright Stars Media