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And now that we are out of the Uganda Cup, we have all our eyes on the league. URA are top of the table with 47 points. They have played 21 matches; the Sam Ssimbwa-led charges have managed 14 wins, five draws, and two losses, scoring 32 goals in the process and conceding 13. On Friday, they will be playing the inconsistent Onduparaka. The Arua-based charges are 12th on the table with 24 points. They have managed to get seven wins, three draws, and 11 losses. Meanwhile, Express goalkeeper Denis Otim has stated they are ready to be paired with any team in the Uganda Cup after sealing their place in the quarter-finals on Tuesday at the expense of URA. ....
Ssimbwa has now expressed his happiness at ending the poor run against the Ankole Lions and also his delight at bouncing back to winning ways after the two away draws against SC Villa and Bright Stars. “We exhibited a very professional display against a team we normally struggle against,” Ssimbwa told the club’s official website. “Am happy with how my team played but most importantly, returning to winning ways.” On his part, man of the match Joachim Ojera told the same portal: “We are happy with the results and returning to winning ways after our two games away from home. I am happy to be Man of the Match as well and I promise to improve my game further.” ....
The Tax Collectors, who had gone for two straight matches without getting a win, could have added the second in the 34th minute but Kagimu’s header hit the woodwork and his effort from the rebound went inches wide. URA went into the half-time break enjoying a 1-0 lead and after the start of the second half, they continued to pile pressure for more goals and it was no surprise when Kagimu made it 2-0 in the 61st minute, slotting home a pass from second-half substitute Ivan Sserubiri. They could have been 3-0 up three minutes later as Joackiam Ojera whipped a superb ball into the danger zone but Ibrahim Dada’s header was deflected out by a Mbarara City defender for a fruitless corner kick. ....
I am not worried, things like [a goal drought] happens to strikers often, Kakooza should not let it get to him because if he keeps on learning and improving, he will score more. We know his potential; he has been playing well and crucially he has kept on getting into those areas where the ball always drops for him. The 45-year-old also believes once the teenager starts scoring, he will be more lethal and accomplished. Yes, he has missed a couple of chances but again that happens to anyone, he just needs to be ready when the chances come, Mubiru continued. ....