UCU grab first slot in the semifinals

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Pepsi University Football League UCU grab first slot in the semifinals

Brian Aheebwa • 10:21 - 01.03.2024

They now have a chance to go all the way and claim a second UFL title given that the 2019 silverware remains their only triumph in the competition.

Uganda Christian University (UCU) became the first team to reach the semifinals of the 2024 Pepsi University Football League.

The Mukono-based institution earned the slot in this year’s last four at the expense of Makerere University.

UCU edged Makerere 1-0 courtesy of Isaac Ofoyirwoth’s goal at the restart of the second half in the second leg played in Mukono on Thursday.

Ofoyirwoth’s 49th minute strike tied the game at 2-2 after Makerere had won the first leg 2-1 in Makerere a fortnight ago.

The above meant that the 2019 winners advanced into the semifinals on away goals rule.

They now have a chance to go all the way and claim a second UFL title given that the 2019 silverware remains their only triumph in the competition.

Makerere University Business School (MUBS) will host Bugema University on Tuesday next week with the second semifinal place still hotly contested after both sides shared spoils in a goalless draw at the latter’s home ground.

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