Jjonga celebrates his goal against Kitara on Thursday (Photo by Express FC Media)
David GOMBE
Express FC played out a one-all draw with Kitara FC on Matchday four of the 2026/27 Uganda Premier League at the Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo on Thursday, 17th September 2026.
Frank “Zagga” Tumwesigye, a former Red Eagle, handed the Royals the lead in the 23rd minute of the game.
However, the home side rallied back through Nicholas Jjonga who restored parity at the stroke of halftime.
The two sides didn’t create many chances in the second period as they settled for a stalemate under the lights of Nakivubo.
Meanwhile, Kitara FC left the stadium with a double injury scare as Patrick Henry Kaddu and Isaac Amutuhaire were forced off.
The Red Eagles have now garnered four points from four games while the Royals are winless in the two games they have played in the league so far this term. They first drew 1-1 at Villa before facing Express.
Express FC XI:
Mathias Kigonya (G.K), Steven Yiga, Shafik Batambuze, Andy Kyambadde, Douglas Rwotengeyo, Isa Glory Kisuule, Abasi Mulya, Peter Onzima, Alpha Ssali, Nicholas Jjonga, Isaac Wagoina
*Subs:* Michael Lutaaya (G.K), Marvin Ssali Ssebirago (G.K), Rodgers Atube, Aggrey Atandu, Moses Sseruyidde, Henry Wamala, Amisi Bwangani, Aron Mutebi, Duncan Sseninde, Hamidu Nsubuga, Rahman Abdul Katumba, Derrick Ddungu
Kitara FC XI:
Meddie Kibirige (G.K), Henry Musisi, Jasper Aheebwa (Captain), Isa Lumu, Murushid Juuko, Frank Tumwesigye, Missi Semugera, Emmanuel Alex Wasswa, Isaac Amutuhaire, Edson Agondeze, Patrick Henry Kaddu
Subs: Joel Mutakubwa (G.K), Benjamin Nyakoojo, Samuel Kato, Christopher Bonney, Doka Mweru, Byaruhanga, Byamukama, George Ssenkaaba, Boosa, Kasozi, Wahab Gadafi, Crispus Asiki