Seiri Arigumaho continued his remarkable form in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League, scoring a decisive free-kick to hand Mbarara City a 1-0 win over Bright Stars on Wednesday at the Kavumba Recreation Ground.
The 22-year-old forward, who has been a revelation this season, struck his fifth goal in six games just before halftime.
As the match teetered in tough conditions due to heavy rainfall, Arigumaho’s perfectly placed free-kick in the 44th minute flew past the Bright Stars goalkeeper, a moment of brilliance that decided the match.
Despite Bright Stars’ attempts to respond, with Ashraf Mulindi and Marvin Youngman coming close, Arigumaho’s moment of magic proved the difference as Mbarara City secured their second win of the season.
His lethal finishing and precise set-pieces have been crucial to Mbarara’s strong start to the season, propelling them to 4th place in the league table with nine points.
The Ankole Lions will now look to build on their momentum when they host Vipers SC at Kakyeka Stadium in Mbarara next Tuesday.
For Bright Stars, the result extended their winless streak to six games, as questions linger about their poor run of form.
