English 
German Onduparaka FC Edges Kigezi Home Boyz in Thrilling FUFA Big League Clash at Greenlight Stadium
Arua, Uganda – June 1, 2025 – 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.
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.
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’s defense early on.
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: “Nothing major to report so far. We’ve had two great chances in the opponent’s box. Our defense is holding strong and doing well to neutralize the threats.”
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’s goalkeeper to ignite the home crowd.
Just two minutes later, in the 33rd minute, Abonga Dominic doubled the Caterpillars’ lead with a clinical finish on a swift counter-attack, making it 2-0.
@HomeBoyzFC confirmed the quickfire goals on X, posting: “Goal Onduparaka FC 1-0 (31’)” and “Goal Onduparaka FC 2-0 (33’).”
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.
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: “FT | A tough loss, with more trouble looming. 2-1 (88’) #ONDUKIG.”
Despite the late scare, Onduparaka’s defense, marshaled by the likes of Alex Adriko and Jonathan Mungufeni, held firm to secure the victory. The Caterpillars’ ability to capitalize on key moments, with Andama Junior and Abonga Dominic proving decisive, showcased their attacking prowess.
New signings like Yunus Dafala and Nelson Mandela further bolstered their squad, as noted in earlier reports about their midseason reinforcements.
Post-match, Onduparaka’s assistant coach, Abu Mubarak Wamboya, praised the team’s determination but urged for consistency: “Andama and Abonga were clinical today, but we need to stay focused for the battles ahead.”
Kigezi’s camp, while disappointed, remained optimistic about their season, with Tumyesigye Enock Amooti’s late goal offering hope for their next outing. Their social media hinted at “more trouble looming” as they prepare for upcoming fixtures.
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’s fans left the venue hopeful of a return to the Uganda Premier League.
Reported and Written by Tema Innocent
About Author
