Kitara lost 2-1 to Egypt’s Al Ahly at the Hoima City stadium on Saturday despite going a goal up in the first half through Gadafi Wahab in the Caf Confederation Cup preliminary round first leg.

Omar El Saaiy and Zizo scored in the second half to turn Wahab’s strike into a consolation leaving Kitara with a huge mountain to climb in the return fixture at the Cairo International stadium next week.  

Ismael Kiyonga rates the Kitara players that featured in the game.

Joel Mutakubwa 5/10: Kept busy under early pressure but made some first half saves. Could have done better for the opening goal.

Henry Musisi 4/10: Had a torrid evening against Mohamed Taher and Fouad especially in the first half. Put in one decent cross in the first half.  

Jasper Aheebwa 3/10: Caught out on the opener and fouled for the penalty.

Murushid Jjuuko 5/10: Good display from the veteran centre back who defended fairly okay.  

Isa Lumu 5/10: Made some decent interceptions to thwart Al Ahly attacks.

Misi Diego Ssemugera 4/10: Overpowered in midfield but had good interceptions in the middle of the pack.

Frank Zaga 5/10: Tidy in possession and offered midfield dynamism and had some decent touches.

Gadafi Wahab 5/10: Right place, right time and perfect execution for the goal. Offered nothing much beyond the goal.

Jimmy Kalema 4/10: Lacked his usual explosive zip and his decision making on some occasions was wanting especially when Kitara had a chance to counter.

Patrick Kaddu 5/10: Tried to stich play together with his hold up play and involved in the goal with his clever chest pass to Kiiza.

Martin Kizza 6/10: Lively in possession and created the goal with a very decent cross down the left. Won a couple of fouls.

Substitutes

Emmanuel Wasswa 3/10: Protested every decision and failed to make an improvement on Wahab’s performance.

Kabon Living 3/10: Good set piece delivery but less impact in open play.

Isaac Amutuhaire 2/10: Bullied by the Al Ahly defenders and they neve gave him a chance.