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Express rally late to hold Maroons in spirited Nakivubo stalemate

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Express rally late to hold Maroons in spirited Nakivubo stalemate
Express FC fought back in the closing minutes to earn a 1–1 draw against Maroons FC in an entertaining Uganda Premier League clash at Hamz Stadium Nakivubo on Wednesday evening. The contest was played in chilly conditions but produced a lively spectacle, with both sides displaying attacking intent and urgency throughout the night. After a […]

Express FC fought back in the closing minutes to earn a 1–1 draw against Maroons FC in an entertaining Uganda Premier League clash at Hamz Stadium Nakivubo on Wednesday evening.

The contest was played in chilly conditions but produced a lively spectacle, with both sides displaying attacking intent and urgency throughout the night.

After a balanced first half, Maroons eventually seized the initiative in the 75th minute when Jackson Nunda broke the deadlock.

The forward capitalized on a forceful attacking move to beat the Express defense and put his side ahead.

However, Express responded swiftly. Just seven minutes later, Kenneth Kimera restored parity with a clinical finish after a superb delivery from Marvin Nyanzi, sending the home supporters into celebration.

Earlier in the match, Maroons nearly opened the scoring when Norman Odipio unleashed a long-range strike that rattled the woodwork.

Express also threatened before the break, with Kimera testing Maroons goalkeeper Hassan Matovu, who produced a solid save.

The draw leaves Express sitting 10th on the table with 19 points, level with ninth-placed Maroons after 18 matches, as both sides continue their quest for consistency in the league campaign.

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