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Ssimbwa: URA FC deserved to bounce back against Mbarara City

Uganda Revenue Authority FC coach Sam Ssimbwa has stated his side exhibited a superb display and deserved to beat Mbarara City in their Ugandan Premier League match on Tuesday.

The Tax Collectors returned to winning ways after two consecutive draws by beating the Ankole Lions 2-0 with a goal in each half from Brian Majwega and Shafik Kagimu at the Arena of Visions in Ndejje.

The win was crucial for URA, first, it helped them to end a run of two draws without a win, second, it helped them to beat Mbarara in the league for the first time in six attempts, and third, it helped them to open up a four-point gap at the top of the 16-team league table.