Unstoppable Allan Kayiwa salvages point for Express with his 11th of the season

Allan Kayiwa (standing)in action against Wakiso Giants|Pulse Sports Image

SUPL Unstoppable Allan Kayiwa salvages point for Express with his 11th of the season

Allan Damba • 16:50 - 28.04.2023

The former Vipers SC player netted in the 73rd minute as Express and Wakiso Giants FC played out a one-all stalemate on Friday.

Express FC continued their reliance on winger Allan Kayiwa, as the latter yet again swung into action to rescue a Uganda Premier League point at the Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.

The former Vipers SC player netted in the 73rd minute as Express and Wakiso Giants FC played out a one-all stalemate on Friday.

Kayiwa restored parity after Sharif Kimbowa had handed the Purple Sharks the lead in the 67th minute.

The former now leads the goalscoring charts in the UPL with eleven goals, representing 40% of the Red Eagles' 25 goals.

On the evening in Wankulukuku, the hosts started the brighter side, knocking on the door on a couple of occasions, including a 24th-minute Joseph Akandanwaho effort punched wide by goalkeeper Bashir Ssekagya.

Sekagya also denied Kayiwa in the 47th minute to leave matters stuck at 0-0.

With all Express' dominance, the guests broke the deadlock in the 67th minute, with Kimbowa striking cleanly past Abdu Kimera.

Five minutes later, Akandanwaho got fouled in the Wakiso Giants' penalty area before Kayiwa stepped up to bury from the penalty spot.

Joseph Akandanwaho (front in red) won Express fc a penalty|Pulse Image

The result left Express in eighth with 30 points after 23 games. They will return to action with an away encounter against Arua Hill SC on May 05.

Meanwhile, Wakiso Giants are seventh with 31 points after 24 games. They will host BUL FC in their subsequent encounter.

How they lined up

Express: Abdu Kimera (GK), Andrew Kaggwa, Derrick Ngoobi, Isma Kiwawulo, Daniel Shabene, Joseph Akandanwaho, Enock Ssebaggala, Denis Otim, Allan Kayiwa (c), Boban Zilintusa, Anwar Ntege

Substitutions: Abubakar Semanda, Joseph Dhata, Marvin Oshaba, Jamal Alimansi, Faisal Ssekyanzi

Wakiso Giants: Bashir Ssekagya (GK), Grant Matsiko, Ambrose Arinda, George Kaddu, Ronald Madoi, Rahmat Ssenfuka, Marvin Nyanzi, Norman Ojik, Hassan Ssenyonjo (c), Moses Aliro, Sharif Kimbowa

Substitutions: Paul Willa, Lincoln Mukisa, Tom Masiko, Samson Kirya, Onega, Alex Komakech, Wamusi