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Nkozi carry winning form into East African Games title defence
Nkozi won the men's football gold medal at last year's 13th East African University Games at Maseno University in Kenya, beating fellow Ugandan side Makerere University 2-1 in the final.
Uganda Martyrs' Gabriel Ogen (left) battles for possession with Metropolitan's Benson Asiimwe during their match at Hamz Nakivubo Stadium. (Photo by Gerald Kikulwe).
By: Gerald Kikulwe, Journalist @New Vision
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Uganda Martyrs University (UMU) Nkozi have turned their attention to defending their East African University Games football title after opening their University Football League (UFL) campaign with back-to-back victories.
The Saints, coached by Eric Kisuze, beat newcomers Metropolitan International University 2-1 at Nakivubo Stadium over the weekend to maintain their perfect start and move to six points at the top of Group A. They had opened their campaign with a 2-0 victory over Kumi University.
The two wins have given Nkozi a strong start to their domestic campaign as they prepare for the regional games, scheduled to be held at Makerere University from December 14 to 20.
Nkozi won the men's football gold medal at last year's 13th East African University Games at Maseno University in Kenya, beating fellow Ugandan side Makerere University 2-1 in the final. They now head into the competition seeking to retain the title on home soil.
Kisuze said the opening UFL matches were providing valuable preparation for the regional tournament, allowing his players to build match fitness, sharpen their tactics and assess their readiness.
Nkozi won the men's football gold medal at last year's 13th East African University Games at Maseno University in Kenya, beating fellow Ugandan side Makerere University 2-1 in the final. They now head into the competition seeking to retain the title on home soil.
Kisuze said the opening UFL matches were providing valuable preparation for the regional tournament, allowing his players to build match fitness, sharpen their tactics and assess their readiness.
"We have been using these opening matches to prepare for the East African Games. We want to reclaim the trophy we won at Maseno last year, and we are leaving nothing to chance," Kisuze said.
Nkozi are expected to face competition from universities across the region as they seek to defend their crown.
Meanwhile, Group A of the UFL also features Busitema University, Soroti University, Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU), Kumi University, Uganda Christian University (UCU), King Ceasor University, Makerere University Business School (MUBS) and the University of World Mission Frontiers.
Several teams are yet to complete their UFL fixtures for the year.
Nkozi are expected to face competition from universities across the region as they seek to defend their crown.
Meanwhile, Group A of the UFL also features Busitema University, Soroti University, Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU), Kumi University, Uganda Christian University (UCU), King Ceasor University, Makerere University Business School (MUBS) and the University of World Mission Frontiers.
Several teams are yet to complete their UFL fixtures for the year.