- Uganda Premier League | Result
- NEC 1-0 Bright Stars
NEC FC climbed to the top of the Uganda Premier League table after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Soltilo Bright Stars FC on Wednesday.
In a thrilling encounter under the floodlights at the MTN Omondi Stadium, NEC’s Paul Mucureezi proved to be the hero.
The in-form forward converted a second-half penalty, securing the crucial win for the Die Hards.
Bright Stars, on the other hand, will lament missed opportunities, particularly captain Nelson Senkatuka’s missed penalty just before halftime.
The striker slipped while taking the shot, allowing NEC goalkeeper Hannington Ssebwalunyo to make an easy save.
The match was evenly contested from the outset, with both sides creating chances.
Muzamiru Mutyaba came close to giving NEC the lead in the 11th minute, but his effort was cleared off the line.
Bright Stars were handed a lifeline in the 39th minute when NEC defender Patrick Bayiga handled the ball inside the penalty area. However, Senkatuka’s miss kept the game level at halftime.
The decisive moment came in the 75th minute when NEC earned a penalty, which Mucureezi calmly converted. Despite late pressure from Bright Stars, NEC held on for the victory.
The win propels NEC to the top of the table with 26 points, two ahead of second-placed Vipers SC, who face BUL FC on Saturday.
Meanwhile, Bright Stars remain rooted at the bottom of the standings with just six points.
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