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At the stroke of halftime, Shaban and NEC defender Geriga Atendele were involved in a scuffle which saw the former knock his head on goalkeeper Sam Kiirya's boot.
KCCA forward Muhammad Shaban was chasing a hattrick when head coach Abdallah Mubiru substituted him at halftime against NEC FC at the MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo on Wednesday.
The guests would go on to win 3-0, with midfielder Ashraf Mugume adding his name to the scoresheet.
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In his post-match press conference, a far from joyful Mubiru provided insight into the withdrawal of his in-form talisman.
"He was kicked on the head and he couldn't play," the tactician quickly responded.
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08:53 - 29.02.2024
UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE Vipers seek a return to winning ways in a Kitende bout against Bright Stars
Despite playing three games fewer, Charles Livingstone Mbabazi's charges still have the top spot in sight as they sit third with 31 points, eight adrift of leaders Kitara FC.
At the stroke of halftime, Shaban and NEC defender Geriga Atendele were involved in a scuffle which saw the former knock his head on goalkeeper Sam Kiirya's boot.
Atendele's actions attracted a booking, and was later in the second half sent for another bookable offence.
Meanwhile, Mubiru, who wasn't in jubilant mood, reserved a bit of praise for playmaker Joao Gabriel Estevez Cardoso, who put up a Man of the Match show, as he assited two goals on the night.
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13:14 - 28.02.2024
Horrifying tales of torture of Namboole Stadium construction workers emerge
Opio further revealed how one Peter Kidemuka, a soldier, told his colleagues to, "get firewood which they put under the 'mabaati' (iron sheets) with fire, and, then they asked us to lie on them."
"It's good for him, good for the team. We're still looking forward to his best performance."
"It is a good confidence booster, the boys are happy. When we win the boys are always in good mood."
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08:58 - 29.02.2024
Pepsi University Football League: Makerere takes a slim advantage to Uganda Christian University
Ahead of Thursday’s meeting, the visitors hold a narrow lead from the first leg thanks to a 2-1 win at Makerere a fortnight ago.
KCCA take on URA FC and Vipers SC in the Uganda Cup and UPL, respectively in their subsequent matches.
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