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*Express FC 0 – 2 Arua Hills SC
*Mbarara City FC 3 – 1 Bright Stars FC.
*Onduparaka FC 1 – 1 UPDF FC.
Uganda Premier League defending Champions,.Express FC endured a heart break as they started their title defence on a wrong note.
Uganda Premier League new entrants, Hills announced their arrival in the topflitop league with a commanding 0-2 victory over Express FC at their backyard (Mutesa II stadium, Wankulukuku).
All the two goals came from second half from Robert Eseru (62′) and Rashid Kawawa (86′).
Arua Hills SC were making their debut in the top flight having earned a direct promotion from FUFA big League after topping Elgon group.
Ndihabwe David who once captained Express FC now with Arua Hills together with Alfred Leku all returned to haunn their former pay masters.
Starting line ups.
Express FC XI, Joel Mutakubwa, Joseph Akandwanaho, Juuko Murushid, Enoch Walusimbi, Yaya Mahad, Mutyaba Muzamir, Kizza Martin, George Senkaba and Eric Kambale.
Arua Hills SC XI, Richard Anyama, Richard Matovu, Rashid Muhammad, Magandaazi Ibrahim, Atendele Geriga, David Ndihabwe, Gadaffi Wahab, Ssaaka Sharif, Robert Eseru and Alfred Leku .
