Express FC Stuns Airtel Kitara with Dramatic 3–2 Win in Uganda Premier League

In a pulsating Uganda Premier League encounter on 13 May 2026, Express FC edged out Airtel Kitara FC 3–2 at the Wankulukuku Stadium. The match swung back and forth, with the hosts showing character to overturn a one‑goal deficit and grab all three points.

First‑Half Frenzy

The game exploded into life inside the first 15 minutes. Express took an early lead through John Mugisha in the 8th minute, but Airtel Kitara responded immediately: Musa Buwembo equalised in the 12th minute, and then David Okello put the visitors ahead in the 22nd minute with a stunning volley. Express pressed for an equaliser before the break and found it in the 41st minute when winger Ivan Ssembatya curled home a free‑kick.

Second‑Half Decider

The second half was more tactical, with both teams wary of conceding. Express gradually gained control, and the winner came in the 67th minute: a corner was cleared only as far as Joseph Nsubuga, whose first‑time shot deflected past the helpless Kitara goalkeeper. The final twenty minutes saw Kitara throw men forward, but Express held firm.

Key Performances

• Ivan Ssembatya (Express FC): A goal and an assist; his set‑piece delivery was a constant threat.
• David Okello (Airtel Kitara): Scored a memorable volley and troubled the Express backline throughout.
• Express goalkeeper Denis Obua: Made three important saves, including a late one‑on‑one stop.

League Context

The win lifted Express FC into fourth place in the Uganda Premier League standings, keeping their slim title hopes alive. Airtel Kitara remain in mid‑table, now six points adrift of the top five. The result also extended Express’s unbeaten run at home to eight matches.