David GOMBE
NEC FC slumped to a 3-0 home defeat to their landlords KCCA FC on Wednesday evening at Lugogo.
Muhammad Shaban netted a brace in the first period while Ashiraf Mugume scored the other in the early in the second half.
NEC FC won the first round meeting 2-0 in October last year.
KCCA FC who came into this game back of a narrow 1-0 defeat to Kitara FC last week restored to full strength against NEC.
Shaban fired the visitors into the lead with a stunning volley in the 10th minute.
The KCCA FC forward double their advantage with five minutes to halftime.
After the recess, Mugume put the cherry on the icing of the cake with the third for Abdallah Mubiru coached side.
NEC FC’s Atendele Geriga was sent off deep in stoppage time.
KCCA cruised to a sweet revenge over their Tenants and move to 26 points while NEC FC stay on 31 points.
KCCA FC will next travel to URA FC for their epic Stanbic Uganda Cup round of 16 contest on Monday, 4th March.
NEC FC will return to action with a Stanbic Uganda Cup round of 16 tie away to Busoga United on Tuesday.