Nkumba edge past Kyambogo into University League semis

Oct 26, 2017

Gulu, Uganda Martyrs University and MUBS already advanced to the two-legged semi-finals

University Football League

Nkumba 1 Kyambogo 0 (Nkumba advance 2-1 on agg)

Nkumba University completed the semi-final line up for the Nile Special University Football League when they beat Kyambogo University 1-0 in the return leg of the quarterfinal fixture in Entebbe this afternoon.

Seven minutes into the game, Nkumba's Ayiman Twaha, who scored the lone goal in the first leg headed home the ball that had been parried by Kyambogo goalkeeper Leonard Kongo to send the home fans into a frenzy.

Gulu, Uganda Martyrs University and MUBS already advanced to the two-legged semi-finals and will know their respective opponents at a draw to be held at Kati Kati Restaurant in Kampala on Friday today before the fixtures are played on Wednesday and Thursday.

The return leg semi-final fixtures to determine the finalists are scheduled for the following week.

The final and third place playoff matches will be held at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole on November 24th.

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