David GOMBE
Saturday, twenty eighth March FUFA Drum Outcomes
Busoga 1-1 Acholi (Acholi progress to the semifinals 3-1 on penalties after a 2-2 draw on combination
West Nile 0-1 Bunyoro (Bunyoro prevail 1-0 on combination)
Acholi progressed to the semifinals of the FUFA Drum after eliminating Busoga inside the second leg of their quarterfinal on Saturday at Saza Ground.
The two sides had shared spoils in a 2-2 combination ranking after two legs and the winner was to be selected penalties.
Inside the return fixture hosted by Busoga, Emmanuel Ojok had given Acholi the lead sooner than the hosts levelled points from the spot inside the closing minute of the competitors with Isaac Wagoina discovering the once more of the net.
Replays confirmed that it was a flawed selection for the referee to award Busoga a penalty. The referee thought that Acholi defender had handled the ball contained within the area nevertheless the ball initially hit the chest.
Justice prevailed inside the shootout with Acholi goalkeeper Brady Jean Wokorach saving two Busoga penalties as his aspect secured a slot inside the ultimate 4 3-1 on penalties.
Within the meantime, Bunyoro shocked 2023 rivals winners West Nile at Greenlight Stadium inside the completely different sport on Saturday. Kabon Dwelling scored the all important goal for Bunyoro who reached the semifinals 1-0 on combination.
Reigning champions Lango will on Sunday host Teso as they’re bidding to vary into the first workers to retain the title.
Inaugural winners Buganda will journey to Tooro for the return leg of their quarterfinal inside the completely different fixture on Sunday.
The province based annual occasion, themed on celebrating the nation’s ancestry, has so far attracted quite a few sponsors like Rock Improve, MTN and Nile Explicit who’ve been lured by the large fan numbers that grace the matches.
Earlier winners
2018: Buganda
2019: Acholi
2023: West Nile
2024: Lango
