Mbarara City required a late Henry Kitegenyi goal to edge a resilient Kaaro Karungi side in the Western Derby played at Kakyeka.
The encounter was destined for a barren stalemate but the former Vipers and Plascon striker had a different idea.
He broke the deadlock in the 70th minute after fluffing a couple of chances.
70'GOOOOOOALLLLLL!
Kitegenyi does what he knows best, to give us a lead.
Mbarara City 1-0 Kaaro Karungi
— Mbarara City FC Official (@TeamMbararaCity) January 12, 2023
The goal was Kitegenyi’s 13th of the season but remained two goals behind leading scorer Patrick Kaddu and one behind Denis Omedi of Booma.
Mbarara City elevated to the second place on the table on 29 points, one behind leaders Kitara FC.
Kaaro Karungi slumped to the 11th place with 15 points and will host Kitara in their next game on Thursday.
Mbarara City will be visiting the league’s whipping boys Northern Gateway FC on the same day.
Mbarara City XI; Wyclif Mori, Henry Musisi, Hakim Magombe, Johnny Mugweri Rubi, Karim Ramathan, Ibrahim Tembo, Ronald Edwok, Nvule Jamie Kisitu, Henry Kitegenyi, Sadat Nsubuga, Seiri Arigumaho
Kaaro Karungi XI; Derrick Muhindo, Ian Amanya, Gordon Wante, Vincent Kibuuka, Siraji Musindo, Dennis Kalanzi, Moses Kasagga, Alvin Mahati Kauke, Yusuf Ezama, John Adriko, Junior Samuel Kawawa
