KU stuns Nkumba to win University Football League
Nov 19, 2016
They twice came from a goal down to level matters before winning in extra time
Kampala University (KU) were on Saturday crowned champions of the Nile Special University Football League.
Nkumba's Martin Sserwagi celebrates after opening the scoring. Photo by Mpalanyi Ssentongo
The Ggaba based university beat Nkumba 3-2 after extra-time having drawn 2-2 after fulltime.
It was KU's second appearance in the final at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole where they twice came from a goal down to level matters before clinching the title in extra time.
Abdul Walusimbi scored the winning goal for KU after Nicholas Kabonge's brace saw them come from behind twice in regulation time.
Abdul Walusimbi runs past his coach Vincent Kamara to celebrate his dramatic extra time winner. Photo by Mpalanyi Ssentongo
Martin Sserwagi had given Nkumba the lead from the penalty spot in the 26th minute before Emmanuel Wasswa netted the second early into the second half.
It was Kampala University's second Nile Special University Football League title since winning the first one in 2013.
They walked away with the trophy and sh2.5m while runners-up Nkumba took home sh1.5m.
Dejected Nkumba players after the final whistle. Photo by Mpalanyi SsentongoMakerere University defeated Uganda Martyrs in the third-place playoff.