The City Oilers made it 2 wins in a row after dominating the UPDF Tomahawks in a 76-57 victory at YMCA on Wednesday 11th February.

Following their 20-point defeat to the Rezlife Saints, the army-side sought to register their first victory in the 2026 NBL but it wasn’t going to be an easy task as they faced the record champions.

On the flip side, the 10-time champions wanted to build on their victory against the Namuwongo Blazers in the season opener.

The teams went toe-to-toe in the first quarter but it was the Oilers that led the game 16-15.

In the second quarter, the difference between the 2 teams was glaring.

City Oilers scored 25 points to UPDF’s 5 and they took at 2-point lead at the halftime break.

The Tomahawks made 9 turnovers in the second quarter alone and the Oilers capitalized with 12 points from turnovers.

In the second half, a comeback was a huge mountain for UPDF to climb. They outscored the Oilers by 7 points in the third period but in the fourth, the Oilers managed to see off the game.

Player Stats

City Oilers

Fayed Baale 15 pts, 10 ast, 5 reb, 2 stl

Joel Kayiira 15 pts, 8 reb

Isaac Athuai Akoal 13 pts, 2 reb, 2 stl

UPDF Tomahawks

Bang Difu Demasio 16 pts, 9 reb, 2 ast

Godwin Muhamireho 16 pts, 13 reb, 1 ast

Felix Mukunzi 10 reb, 7 ast, 5 pts

Facts

Fayed Baale became the first player to register 10+ assists in a game this season.

UPDF Tomahawks have lost both their opening games of the season. They take on the KCCA Panthers next on Saturday at ABJA Park.

The City Oilers have won their first 2 games of the season and will face the Kampala Rockets next on Sunday 15th at Lugogo.