Impala Hill Football Club produced an impressive display to start the Kampala 3rd Division season with a deserved 1-0 victory over Ntinda United Football Club on Sunday, 12th December 2021 at Ntinda- Kiggowa play ground.
In the meeting between two sides fully expected to fight it out for this season’s promotion to the Star Times Big League, the Kampala Kings under the stewardship their Head Coach of Allan Kabonge, the “messiah” dominated against a strangely passive and conservative Ntinda United
Andrew Kalule scored in the 19th minute, a goal that eventually became the winner in a very tight affair.
Kalule hit the target on close range with a beautiful header, connecting very well with a classic corner kick delivery by Martin Nsubuga Nabutono from the left to beat the Ntinda United goalkeeper.
The visitors almost added a second when Nsubuga beat his marker but only to shoot wild in to the sky.
Going into the second half, Ntinda managed to pick up themselves and produced two goal threatening attempts which were dealt with by Impala Hill goalkeeper Henry Kiguli.
It was the perfect start to a crucial season for Impala Hill and Head Coach Kabonge; whose mission is to qualify the team to play in the Big League next season.
“We played a very good game and i am happy that we have started our campaign with a win,” Kabonge said.
“Both teams played a good game but I think we edged them on in utilizing our chances.
“Kalule led by example as the most senior player on the team; playing well and getting us that goal.
“I will approach the next game in same manner because every game is going to be a final for us,” Kabonge added.
