Arua, Uganda \u2013 June 1, 2025 \u2013 Onduparaka FC secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Kigezi Home Boyz FC in a pulsating FUFA Big League match at Greenlight Stadium on Sunday afternoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Caterpillars, cheered on by a passionate home crowd, showcased resilience and clinical finishing through goals from Andama Junior and Abonga Dominic to claim three crucial points in their quest for promotion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The match kicked off at 3:00 PM EAT under clear skies, with both teams eager to assert dominance in the competitive Big League encounter. Onduparaka, playing on their home turf, started brightly, controlling possession and probing Kigezi\u2019s defense early on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kigezi Home Boyz, however, were no pushovers, holding firm and creating dangerous counter-attacking opportunities in the opening minutes, as noted in a post from @HomeBoyzFC on X: \u201cNothing major to report so far. We\u2019ve had two great chances in the opponent\u2019s box. Our defense is holding strong and doing well to neutralize the threats.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The deadlock was broken in the 31st minute when Onduparaka struck first, capitalizing on a defensive lapse. A well-worked move down the right flank saw the ball delivered into the box, where Andama Junior slotted it past Kigezi\u2019s goalkeeper to ignite the home crowd. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just two minutes later, in the 33rd minute, Abonga Dominic doubled the Caterpillars\u2019 lead with a clinical finish on a swift counter-attack, making it 2-0. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
@HomeBoyzFC confirmed the quickfire goals on X, posting: \u201cGoal Onduparaka FC 1-0 (31\u2019)\u201d and \u201cGoal Onduparaka FC 2-0 (33\u2019).\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kigezi Home Boyz responded at the start of the second half with a double substitution, bringing on Omoding William and Denis Alioni for Hakim and Nkurunungi Ashirafu in the 46th minute, aiming to shift the momentum. The changes injected fresh energy, and Kigezi began to press higher, creating several scoring opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Their persistence paid off in the 88th minute when Tumyesigye Enock Amooti pulled one back for Kigezi, narrowing the score to 2-1.
@HomeBoyzFC reported the final score: \u201cFT | A tough loss, with more trouble looming. 2-1 (88\u2019) #ONDUKIG.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Despite the late scare, Onduparaka\u2019s defense, marshaled by the likes of Alex Adriko and Jonathan Mungufeni, held firm to secure the victory. The Caterpillars\u2019 ability to capitalize on key moments, with Andama Junior and Abonga Dominic proving decisive, showcased their attacking prowess. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
New signings like Yunus Dafala and Nelson Mandela further bolstered their squad, as noted in earlier reports about their midseason reinforcements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Post-match, Onduparaka\u2019s assistant coach, Abu Mubarak Wamboya, praised the team\u2019s determination but urged for consistency: \u201cAndama and Abonga were clinical today, but we need to stay focused for the battles ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kigezi\u2019s camp, while disappointed, remained optimistic about their season, with Tumyesigye Enock Amooti\u2019s late goal offering hope for their next outing. Their social media hinted at \u201cmore trouble looming\u201d as they prepare for upcoming fixtures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The win keeps Onduparaka firmly in the FUFA Big League promotion race, while Kigezi Home Boyz will look to bounce back in their next match. With Greenlight Stadium proving a fortress once again, Onduparaka\u2019s fans left the venue hopeful of a return to the Uganda Premier League.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reported and Written by Tema Innocent <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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