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Rogers Mugisha makes winning debut with Gor Mahia

21:57 - 02 September 2023

Mugisha in action against Ulinzi, (Mugisha Twitter).

Mugisha, 20, featured for K'Ogalo as they earned a 1-0 winners over Ulinzi Stars at the Ulinzi Sports Complex on Saturday, with new signing Kevin Juma scoring the game's only goal in the 28th minute off a corner.

Uganda Hippos midfielder Rogers Mugisha had a great start in the Kenya Premier League with his new side with Gor Mahia.

🟢 | CORRECTION

Midfielder Kevin Juma was the scorer against Ulinzi Stars today not Rogers Mugisha as earlier indicated. Our sincere apology for that confusion.

FT: Ulinzi Stars 0 - 1 Gor Mahia #Sirkal | #GorFansClub pic.twitter.com/yWKqJ1mg8T
— GOR MAHIA FC (@OfficialGMFC) September 2, 2023

It was the first win for Jonathan Mckinstry's charges, having picked up a point in their 1-1 draw during their first game of the season against Sofapaka.

Mugisha Rogers joined Gor Mahia in August from UPDF FC, replacing Shafik Kagimu, who left the side for Macedonia after guiding the side to last season's league title.

It was a brilliant feeling to make my debut and collect maximum points for the club @gormahiafcke

MORE TO COME..Thank you funs for the love❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/VJ6hajAw0h
— MUGISHA ROGERS (@Mugi_Rogers) September 2, 2023

With the record Kenya Premier League champions excluded from the CAF Champions League, Rogers Mugisha will be expected to lead his side on the domestic front this season.

Forward Patrick Kaddu didn't make the 18-man squad on the day.