Gladys ZAWEDDE
New Kitara FC head coach Sam Simbwa will have to wait a little longer to register his first league victory after his side played to a 1-1 draw with Jinja North United at Kyabazinga Stadium Bugembe.
George Senkaaba drew first blood for Kitara FC in the 32nd minute off Erick Muber’s well delivered cross.
Jinja North United FC levelled three minutes to halftime through Dickson Matama.
The stalemate means Kitara move to the third position, two points behind leaders NEC FC who defeated Ndejje University 1-0 at Bugolobi Coffee grounds.
Jinja North are not so safe from relegation after they have collected only 21 points in 12th position.
Kitara FC have now played to three league stalemates under Sam Simbwa Jinja North United (1-1), Booma FC (1-1) and goalless draw with Northern Gateway draw.
They will next play Lugazi FC at Kigaya grounds on Thursday 2nd March.
On the same day, Jinja North United will visit Luweero United at Kosovo grounds Kasana.
Matchday Results
Booma FC 4-2 Luweero United
Kataka FC 0-0 Police FC
NEC 1-0 Ndejje University
Lugazi FC 0-0 Mbarara City
Jinja North United 1-1 Kitara FC
Kyetume FC 3-1 Calvary
Northern Gateway 0-1 Soroti City FC
Kaaro Karungi 2-1 Adjumani TC