KAGERA Sugar head coach, Paul Nkata, has voiced his frustration with his team's recent form, blaming their three consecutive league defeats on a lack of quality among his players.

In their last three matches, Kagera Sugar failed to score a single goal, with their only recent goal coming in a friendly match against Geita Gold during the international break.

Following a 1-0 loss to Tabora United, Nkata (pictured) admitted that his team lacks the competitiveness to match their opponents. Despite a stronger second-half performance, Kagera Sugar couldn’t capitalize on their chances and secure a favourable result.

Tabora United came into the match with growing confidence after a 2-1 victory over Namungo in their previous league fixture. In their first domestic outing, Tabora were soundly beaten 3-0 by league leaders Simba, but rebounded well against Kagera Sugar.

The Ugandan tactician, clearly disappointed by the recent struggles, acknowledged his team’s shortcomings. After Kagera’s third straight loss to Tabora United on Wednesday, Nkata admitted that his squad lacks the quality to effectively compete against stronger teams.

“At this point, it’s clear that I have an average team that can’t quite match the competition,” Nkata said. “Winning away games is never easy, and although we fought hard, luck wasn’t on our side. We performed well in the second half, but I’ll keep working to ensure my team remains competitive.”

Despite their poor start to the season, Nkata remains optimistic that Kagera Sugar’s struggles are only temporary. The coach believes his team has the potential to improve and turn their fortunes around.

“We’ve had a tough start, but this is not the end for Kagera Sugar. I’m confident we can change things and start getting positive results. We have a lot of work ahead, but I believe in my players’ ability to overcome these challenges,” Nkata added.

Kagera Sugar have conceded four goals while failing to score in their two home matches and one away game. Their defeats include a 1-0 loss to Singida Black Stars, a 2-0 loss to Young Africans, and the latest 1-0 defeat to Tabora United.

In his first season with Kagera Sugar, Nkata emphasized the need to strengthen the squad to compete effectively.

“Given the high level of competition, I will ensure that my team is well-prepared to challenge for success in upcoming games,” the coach emphasized.

Kagera Sugar are set to host JKT Tanzania on Monday at Kaitaba Stadium, and Nkata will be hoping his side can take advantage of JKT Tanzania's limited match experience. The visitors have only played one Premier League game so far, which ended in a 0-0 draw against Azam FC.