Kitara FC gamers have fun one in all Kalema’s targets (Picture by Sports activities Lens)
David GOMBE
Kitara FC got here from behind to safe a first-leg benefit within the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary spherical contest in opposition to Mogadishu Metropolis Membership on Sunday at Hoima Metropolis Stadium.
The Royals recorded a 2-1 win on their return to continental soccer.
The sport was scheduled to kick off at precisely 4:00pm however was delayed by 40 minutes after Kitara FC officers didn’t clear CAF bench permits on time.
Mogadishu Metropolis Council, who had been taking part in as hosts, took the lead within the seventeenth minute by way of an Akram Ilyaas purpose.
Konfor executed a free-kick that was punched away by Kitara goalkeeper Meddie Kibirige on 12 minutes.
Ilyaas opened the scoring when his shot beat goalkeeper Kibirige to silence the hundreds of followers who had stormed Hoima Metropolis Stadium for the maiden continental recreation to be hosted on the venue.
Jimmy Kalema then struck two targets in fast succession within the thirty third and thirty fourth minutes.
Kalema restored parity within the thirty third minute earlier than heading the Royals into the lead moments later.
Kitara held on within the second interval to safe their first win on the continent. The return leg is scheduled for Saturday subsequent week, with the combination winner dealing with Egyptian giants Al Ahly.
