Bayo on target once again as NEC edge UPDF
David GOMBE
NEC FC overcame Hussein Mbalangu’s UPDF FC 1-0 at Phillip Omondi Stadium, Lugogo, on Tuesday, with Fahad Bayo scoring the all important goal of the game.
Bayo fired NEC into the lead three minutes after the recess to hand Badru Kaddu’s men all three points.
The forward who also struck in the 1-0 win at Blacks Power was on target once again after being assisted by Enrique Lubwama in the 48th minute.
Bayo now has now scored three goals since his return to the Uganda Premier league.
The victory sees NEC move to 23 points same as leaders BUL FC who beat SC Villa 2-1 in the other game on Tuesday.
NEC FC will return to action after the break when they travel to Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku, to face Maroons FC on Thursday, 18th November 2026, in their next league game.
Meanwhile, Kitara FC played out to a 1-1 draw away to Police FC. The league will resume on Wednesday as KCCA FC takes on Maroons FC at Lugogo while Kataka will host URA FC at Bukedea Comprehensive Sports Complex.