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‘My work is to save penalties’ – Azam FC’s Kigonya after denying Simba SC’s Chama

Azam FC goalkeeper Mathias Kigonya has explained his work is to save penalties hence the reason he denied Simba SC's Clatous Chama in a Mainland Premier League match on Sunday.

The Ugandan keeper made his debut for the ‘Ice Cream Makers’ in a fixture he put up a man-of-the-match display as they snatched a 2-2 draw against the reigning champions at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium.

After Simba took a deserved lead through striker Meddie Kagere in the 28th minute, they were awarded a penalty two minutes later after Luis Miquisonne was brought down inside the box.

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The Zambian midfielder stepped up to take the penalty which Kigonya dived the right way to save and deny them a chance to score their second goal.