While the victory was NEC's, Rwothomio's goal might have brought his former employers Viper SC into pole position in the Uganda Premier League title race.
Vastly versed forward Cromwell Rwothomio struck the sole goal of the night as NEC FC handed Kitara FC a 1-0 defeat at the MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo under the floodlights on Thursday.
While the victory was NEC's, Rwothomio's goal might have brought his former employers Viper SC into pole position in the Uganda Premier League title race.
In fifth, Vipers have 38 points, six adrift of Kitara, who have played three games (23) more.
The Venoms will therefore assume top-spot should they manage victories in their three games in hand.
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Charles Lwanga netted for Villa in the 19th minute, only for Moses Logono to cancel it in the 82nd minute, to share the spoils.
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Under the floodlights, the encounter was evenly poised with both sides having chances to add to their tally, only for Rwothomio to steal the headlines in the 65th minute.
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Brian Aheebwa and Jude Semugabi all had decent opportunities to net for Kitara, but couldn't find their way to a goal.
For NEC, Rwothomio was also denied an early opener by goalkeeper Chrispus Kusiima.
Interestingly, Kitara's next game will be against their rivals for the championship Vipers SC, slated for April 19.
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