KAMPALA — NEC FC produced a sensational second-half comeback at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo, turning a difficult contest against URA FC into a commanding 4-1 victory in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League.
The emphatic win underlined NEC’s growing strength at the start of the 2026/27 campaign and kept the Diehards among the early pace-setters.
NEC had entered the Matchday Four encounter unbeaten after collecting seven points from their opening three matches, including victories over KCCA FC and Lugazi FC before a goalless draw away to Mbarara City.
Diehards turn the game around
URA came into the Lugogo showdown determined to frustrate the home side, but NEC gradually took control of the contest and eventually unleashed a devastating attacking response.
After falling behind, the Diehards refused to panic. Their response was immediate and emphatic, with the home side finding their rhythm and repeatedly exposing gaps in the URA defence.
The comeback transformed Lugogo into a celebration as NEC scored four unanswered goals to complete one of their most impressive victories of the young campaign.
The result is particularly significant for NEC, who have now demonstrated that they can win not only when everything goes according to plan, but also when forced to fight their way back into a match.
Another statement from NEC
The victory adds another chapter to NEC’s increasingly impressive record against URA.
Before Tuesday’s encounter, NEC had won three of their previous six league meetings with the Tax Collectors, including a 1-0 victory in their most recent meeting last season.
The Diehards had also started the new season in convincing fashion, defeating KCCA 2-0 before beating Lugazi 3-1 at Lugogo.
The latest result therefore sends another strong warning to the rest of the league: NEC are not simply participating in the title race—they intend to be among the teams shaping it.
Momentum building at Lugogo
For NEC head coach Kaddu Badru Mukasa, the victory will provide another major boost as his team continues to build confidence and consistency.
The Diehards now have the attacking firepower, defensive organisation and mentality required to compete against the league’s established sides.
URA, meanwhile, will have to regroup after suffering a heavy defeat against a NEC side that finished the evening with four goals.
With NEC continuing their unbeaten start, the 4-1 triumph could prove to be an important early statement in what promises to be a fiercely contested 2026/27 Uganda Premier League season.
**Daily MirrorUG — More than the score. The story behind the game.**
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