David GOMBE
Express FC registered their fourth league win with a 3-1 victory over Mbarara City FC on Thursday night at Nakivubo Stadium.
The Red Eagles also remain unbeaten since the departure of Baker Mbowa.
Since Badru Kaddu was named as interim head coach, the seven time Uganda Premier league champions have managed two wins and drawn as many in the four games he has been in charge.
Abdulahi Rashid Kawawa netted a brace with Sam Ssenyonjo scoring the other for the hosts.
Seiri Arigumaho scored the Ankole Lions’ only goal.
Kawawa gave Express the lead in the 21st minute heading home a Richard Basangwa cross.
Seiri Arigumaho levelled matters for the visitors in the 37th minute tapping in a Joseph Kafumbe cross.
Kawawa completed his brace three minutes later with a powerful long range shot after a poor clearance from Mbarara City goalkeeper Abdul Kimera.
Ssenyonjo put the cherry on the icing of the cake for the home side with the third goal in the second half.
Express moves to fourth place after Thursday’s victory with 16 points while Mbarara City remain 10th with 12 points.
