By Norbert Mao
Nwoya- Based football club Young Elephant Academy have climbed to fifth place in the FUFA Big League standings after securing a 2-1 victory over Rwenzori Lions.
The match was played at the Elephants Park in Nwoya district
The victory, registered on Wednesday, took Young Elephant Academy to 11 points from seven matches, having won three, drawn two and lost two.
In another Big League fixture, Calvary and Volcanoes played out a 1-1 draw.
Paidha Black Angels remain top of the standings with 15 points from six matches, followed by Kiyinda Boys with 13 points and CATDA with 12 points.
Young Elephant Academy will next travel to face Onduparaka on Saturday, November 8th, with kick-off scheduled for 4pm.
Meanwhile, Blacks Power suffered a setback in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League, UPL after losing 3-2 to Express.
The defeat leaves Blacks Power eighth on the table with 13 points from 10 matches.
Elsewhere, Vipers defeated Lugazi 2-0, while Entebbe UPPC secured a 3-1 victory over Ntugasaze.
BUL lead the Premier League standings with 23 points from nine matches, ahead of NEC FC, who also have 23 points from 10 matches, while SC Villa sit third with 21 points.
