David GOMBE
Reigning FUFA Drum champions Lango have progressed to the semifinals of the rivals after edging Teso 1-0 throughout the return leg of their quarterfinal on Sunday at UTL Ground in Lira.
Emmanuel Oketch late strike ensured that the champions maintain in rivalry to retain their crown this time interval.
The two sides had carried out out to a goalless stalemate throughout the first spherical meeting last weekend nevertheless Oketch’s 79th minute purpose throughout the return fixture despatched Lango into the ultimate 4.
Lango who acquired the title last 12 months progress to the semis 1-0 on combination.
Within the meantime, inaugural winners Buganda have moreover reached the semifinals after eliminating Tooro on the quarterfinal stage.
Both facet drew goalless throughout the first leg meeting last week in Lugazi nevertheless Buganda superior to the ultimate 4 following a 1-1 stalemate away to Tooro.
Joseph Ssemujju had given Tooro the lead throughout the twenty first minute nevertheless Buganda restored parity by way of Viane Ssekajugo 4 minute later.
Buganda who acquired the rivals in 2019 advance to the semis on away targets rule and be part of Bunyoro, Acholi and Lango who’re the alternative semifinalists.
Acholi ejected Busoga 3-1 on penalties after a 2-2 combination draw whereas Bunyoro overcame 2023 rivals winners West Nile 1-0 to attain the semis.
