Buganda Kingdom goalkeeper Joel Mutakubwa reacts faster to parry the ball during a Bukedi attack Credit: FUFA Media

2018 FUFA Drum (Second Leg semi-finals):

  • Bukedi 1-0 Buganda (Agg: 1-1)

*Buganda qualifies 5-3 on post-match penalties

  • West Nile 0-0 Busoga (Agg: 0-0)

*West Nile qualifies 5-4 on post-match penalties

Buganda Province is through to the finals of the 2018 FUFA Drum tournament.

[/media-credit] Buganda Kingdom goalkeeper Joel Mutakubwa reacts faster to parry the ball during a Bukedi attack Credit: FUFA Media

The development was confirmed on Sunday, 19th August 2018 after the return leg of the semi-finals played at the historic King George stadium in Tororo municipality.

Although Bukedi won 1-0 after 90 minutes to equalize the aggregate scores one all, Buganda had the last smile, winning the tense and dramatic penalty shoot-out 5-3.

Newly signed Nyamityobora utility player (formerly at Masavu) scored the price-less goal for Bukedi in normal time.

During the shoot-out, Ronald Kigongo, veteran striker Robert Ssentongo,  Allan Kayiwa, Shafik Kagimu scored for Buganda.

Whereas David Owori, Patrick Wafula and Ibrahim Pengere scored for Bukedi, KCCA and Uganda U-20 star player Julius Poloto missed his kick.

Poloto had a day earlier played for KCCA in their 1-0 win against Botswana reigning champions Township Rollers at Mandela National Stadium

Buganda goalkeeper Joel Mutakubwa was named man of the match.

[/media-credit] L-R: Man of the match Joel Mutakubwa, Rogers Byamukama (FUFA Drum local organizing committee chairperson) and Buganda Kingdom sports minister Henry Ssekabembe Kiberu Credit: FUFA Media

Meanwhile, West Nile eliminated Busoga 5-4 on post-match penalties to qualify for the finals.

Normal time had ended goal-less during the return leg of the semi-finals at the Kyabazinga stadium, Jinja on Sunday.

The date for the final as well as the venue will be confirmed by the tournament local organizing committee headed by Rogers Byamukama.

The tournament is held along the theme “Celebrating our ancestry”.

This championship has grown in stature and became an instant hit for drawing huge crowds.

[/media-credit] Buganda XI vs Bukedi during the return leg in Tororo Credit: FUFA Media
[/media-credit] Bukedi XI that faced Buganda in the return leg at King George Stadium in Tororo Credit: FUFA Media

Team Line Ups:

Buganda Xl:

Joel Mutakubya (Soana), Ronald Kigongo (URA), Dan Birikwalira (Vipers SC), Abudallah Nyanzi (URA) Allan Mugalu (URA), Musa Mugalu (Kyetume), Shafik Kagimu (URA), Robert Ssentongo (Unattached), Abudallah Nyanzi (URA), Rajab Jooga (Kyetume), Brian Majwega (Maroons)

Bukedi XI:

Patrick Wafula (Busia Fisheries), Stephen Othieno (Mbarara City), Benon Tohomera (Myda) Joseph Owino (Myda), Fredson Gwoto  (SC Villa), David Owori (Vipers), Isaac Owori (Proline), Ibrahim Pengere (Nyamityobora), Mathew “Tayo” Odongo (URA), Ronald Musana (URA), Vincent Egessa (Lira United)

Coloufully painted football fans that graced the return leg of the semi finals at King George stadium in Tororo Credit:

David Isabirye is a senior staff writer for Kawowo Sports where he covers most of the major events.

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