Nkozi pips St Lawrence to University Football League title

Nov 13, 2022

UMU have now joined Makerere University Business School and Kampala University as two-time UFL winners having won it also in 2017

Uganda Martyrs University celebrates after being crowned champions of the Pespi University Football League. Photo by Richard Sanya

Patricia Turyahebwa
Journalist @New Vision

Uganda Martyrs University (UMU) beat St Lawrence University (SLAU) 1-0 in the University Football League (UFL) final at the Phillip Omondi Stadium in Lugogo to clinch their second title.

UMU captain Kafumbe Massuu receives the trophy from SLAU’s Dr Charles Masaba as UMU’s Patrick Kyamanywa, Pepsi Ernest Ssentongo and UFL's Vincent Kisenyi look on. Photo by Richard Sanya

UMU captain Kafumbe Massuu receives the trophy from SLAU’s Dr Charles Masaba as UMU’s Patrick Kyamanywa, Pepsi Ernest Ssentongo and UFL's Vincent Kisenyi look on. Photo by Richard Sanya

Sunny Kaija handed his side an early lead in the 28th minute, in what turned out to be the only goal of the game.

UMU have now joined Makerere University Business School (MUBS) and Kampala University as two-time UFL winners having won it also in 2017 after beating MUBS 2-0 at Namboole Stadium. 

The win for UMU means that SLAU will have to wait again for next year given the fact this was the second time they were losing the final, the first one being in 2019 when they lost 2-1 to Uganda Christian University (UCU).

UCU won the third-place playoff 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw.

Uganda Martyrs University fans celebrate. Photo by Richard Sanya

Uganda Martyrs University fans celebrate. Photo by Richard Sanya

St Lawrence University players pose for a photo after receiving their medals. Photo by Richard Sanya

St Lawrence University players pose for a photo after receiving their medals. Photo by Richard Sanya

UCU clinched 3rd place.  their medals for 3rd place. Photo by Richard Sanya

UCU clinched 3rd place. their medals for 3rd place. Photo by Richard Sanya

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