When the strain was excessive and the clock was ticking, Kampala Capital Metropolis Authority FC discovered their spark from the bench, as Emmanuel Anyama and Katenga Openga stepped as much as save their title cost in an exhilarating 2-1 comeback over UPDF FC within the Uganda Premier League at Bombo Barracks Grounds on Wednesday night.
The Kasasiro Boys have been pressured to dig deep after a first-half setback, with the 2 substitutes proving decisive in a late turnaround that secured all three factors.
KCCA made a vivid begin and created the higher probabilities early on, however their ending allow them to down. Herbert Achai got here shut with a free-kick that simply went over the bar, whereas Ashraf Mugume additionally missed narrowly from a promising place.
UPDF punished these missed alternatives within the thirty sixth minute when Emmanuel Ocen struck to provide the hosts a 1-0 lead at halftime.
After the restart, KCCA raised their depth searching for an equaliser. Emmanuel Anyama was launched within the 68th minute, changing Ashraf Mugume so as to add extra attacking menace.
The change paid off within the 87th minute when Anyama rose highest to move dwelling Herbert Achai’s supply and degree the rating.
With momentum shifting, Katenga Openga was introduced on within the eightieth minute for Saidi Mayanja to additional enhance the assault.
Katenga then accomplished the turnaround within the 89th minute, ending off the comeback to seal an important win for KCCA.
The consequence lifts KCCA to second place on 58 factors, preserving them in shut pursuit of leaders Vipers SC, whereas UPDF stay 14th on 21 factors after 28 matches.