Buhimba United Saints solidified their place at the summit of the FUFA Big League table with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Booma FC in a tense Bunyoro derby played on Sunday at Kigaaya playground.
Despite falling behind in the 30th minute, Buhimba quickly found their rhythm and equalized just before halftime in spectacular fashion, Eric Washington Nyonyintono curled in directly from a corner kick to level matters.
The league leaders kept up the pressure after the break and were rewarded in the 65th minute when Edson Agondeze fired home the decisive goal, sealing a crucial home win for the Saints.
The victory marks Buhimba’s 12th of the 2024/25 season, taking them to 45 points from 24 matches and widening their lead at the top to three points.
Closest challengers Blacks Power suffered a setback with a 1-0 defeat to Paidha Black Angels, keeping them on 42 points from 23 games.
Paidha’s win moves them level with third-placed Gaddafi on 40 points, though the latter did not play over the weekend. The battle for the top three spots and with them, Uganda Premier League promotion continues to intensify as the season heads into its final stretch.
