2017 University Football League:
- Makerere 3-3 Busitema
Busitema University marksman, Tony Musambi became the first player to score thrice in the 2017 season of the University Football League.
On two occasions, the hosts came from down to make amends in a goal laden game played at the Makerere University football ground.
By the collapse of the opening 45 minutes, the visitors led 2-0 courtesy of Musambi.
The halftime talk might have energized the home side since they returned completely a different entity.
Talisman Joshua Lubwama pulled a goal back through a well converted penalty in the 53rd minute following a string of attacks and pressure in the opposition area.
Ten minutes later, the hosts brought the game even with Brian Awmine’s equalizer, a well cheered strike from the passionate crowd.
Albeit the surge from Makerere, Musambi had other thoughts and personal ambitions altogether. He was well positioned to slot home his individual and team’s third goal as they restored the precious lead.
The hosts piled pressure that indeed yielded fruitful dividends when Sam Odong turned scorer although in his own net barely two minutes to the full time whistle.
The equalizer was much celebrated by the home team players, technical bench and fans alike since it was envisaged as a rescue from jaws of an eminent defeat.
The University Football League in the 2017 season has witnessed the increase of teams from 12 to 16.
The league is testament as a breeding ground for talent identification and grooming.
Players as Yassar Mugerwa, now playing professional football in the Ethiopian Premier League with St George is a living example and exhibit of the league.
Back in the days, Mugerwa was a darling at Nkumba University.
Other players as Ibrahim Kazindula (Kirinya – Jinja S.S and KIU), Muzamiru Mutyaba (KCCA and KU), Abel Eturude (SC Villa and KU) and many others are products of the UFL.
