NEC FC Players cerebrating after being promoted to the elite league
Football fans in Hoima and Mbarara cities are jubiliating as their respective teams are back in Startimes Premier League. Kitara Football Club from Hoima city, Hoima District are Champions of the 2022/23 FUFA Big League.
The Royals claimed the crown on the final day of the season after edging past Kaaro Karungi at Kigaaya Playground. In a game watched by a mammoth crowd, Paul Mucureezi scored the lone goal of the game.
The former Vipers and Mbarara FC forward converted from the spot kick in the 37th minute after Paddy Muhumuza was brought down in the box.
The win meant Kitara finished the season on 61 points, one ahead of Mbarara City FC who also won their home last game of the season 3-0 against already relegated Northern Gateway. The later secured promotion last week after defeating Adjumani Town Council.
Kitara and Mbarara City have been joined by NEC FC as the third team to be promoted to the 2023/24 StarTimes Uganda Premier League
NEC FC Promoted to Uganda Premier League
