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There were only 12 goals scored in the seven games played on match day one, averaging 1.7 goals per game.
The 55th season of the StarTimes Uganda Premier League began on Friday, September 15, 2023, with the games meeting pre-season expectations.
There were only 12 goals scored in the seven games played on match day one, averaging 1.7 goals per game.
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12:18 - 18.09.2023
UPL How unruly visitors dominated UPL Match Day One
Maroons FC were the biggest winners of the first batch of games, picking up a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Wakiso Giants at Wakisha Grounds on Sunday.
Interestingly, all home teams on match day one were unable to win, with all visiting teams except URA FC claiming victory. URA FC had a goalless draw against UPDF FC in Bombo.
This game was the only one without any goals and had the lowest score of the matchday.
Three games kicked off the action on Friday, including a match between two newly promoted sides in Mbarara. NEC secured a 1-0 win at the Kakyeeka Stadium.
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13:16 - 18.09.2023
FOOTBALL Tusuubira buoyed by impressive display against Wakiso Giants
Maroons FC winger Abraham Tusuubira can walk with his head held high after he put up a great display, helping his side to a 3-0 league win away to Wakiso Giants FC on Sunday.
In Kavumba, Soltilo Bright Stars faced off against FUFA Super 8 champions BUL FC but fell short, losing 1-0 due to a Lawrence Tezikya strike.
At the Muteesa II Stadium Wankulukuku, the biggest shock of match day one occurred as record league winners S.C Villa lost 2-1 to newly promoted side Kitara FC.
Denis Omedi opened the scoring for the visitors, and Charles Lwanga equalized for the hosts. However, Brian Ssenyondo's side fought back to win following Elvis Ngondwe's late own goal.
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10:14 - 18.09.2023
STARS ABROAD Ugandan Players abroad: Galiwango scores winner, Aucho guides Young Africans on the continent
Throughout the weekend, several Ugandan players represented their respective teams worldwide. Here is a breakdown of their performances
Sunday witnessed four games played nationwide, starting with Busoga United causing another big shock by defeating Arua Hill FC in Adjumani with Isaac Doka Mweru's goal securing the victory.
Maroons FC had the biggest win of match day one with a 3-0 victory over Wakiso Giants at the Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium. Darius Ojok scored twice in the first half, and Abraham Tusuubira sealed the deal in the second half with two assists.
Defending champions Vipers secured a 2-1 win against Gaddafi FC, with captain Milton Karisa and Mauritanian Mohamed Ekbad finding the net for the Venoms, while Benson Muhindo scored the consolation goal for the hosts.
UPDF FC's goalless draw against URA FC in Bombo was the lowest-scoring fixture.
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