In a thrilling match that unfolded at the refurbished Mandela National Stadium in Namboole, Jerome Kiirya etched his name into history by scoring the first goal, propelling BUL to a hard-fought victory over Vipers.
This impressive win allowed BUL to reclaim their rightful place at the top of the standings in the first of the two test matches.
As the clock struck 4pm, the stadium witnessed a tremendous turnout, with fans eagerly awaiting the clash.
Despite being the underdogs, the Jinja-based side surprised everyone by dominating the game from the start to finish.
It was Alex Kitaata who outwitted Vipers’ offside trap, exploiting the left flank and perfectly setting up Kiirya on the edge of the box.
With precision and finesse, Kiirya slotted the ball into the back of the net, sending the ecstatic BUL fans and the partisan crowd into a state of pure euphoria.
Vipers, on the other hand, struggled to create clear-cut opportunities throughout the match.
It was only in the late stages of the second half, with the introduction of Yunus Sentamu and Bright Anukani, that Vipers began to regain some momentum.
However, the resolute hosts held on, denying Vipers any chance of a comeback.
In fact, BUL had several opportunities to extend their lead, but the exceptional goalkeeping skills of Alfred Mudekereza thwarted Martin Aprem’s attempts, while Torach, the Vipers goalkeeper, denied second-half substitute Gerrald Ogweti.
With this crucial victory, BUL now stands atop the leaderboard with 49 points, securing a two-point lead over second-placed Kitara.
Meanwhile, Vipers, despite their valiant efforts, have dropped to third place with 46 points but still have a game in hand over the two sides.
