Uganda Martys University, Nkozi silences Nakawa based Makerere University Business School at Namboole stadium to claim the 2017 title.
First half goals from Nelson including a close range shot meant Uganda Marty’s will go back with this years University Football League trophy in the bag as MUBS looked so helpless going forward.
Nkozi goal keeper went down twice in the dying minutes of the game but the referee awarded three minutes additional time something the MUBS technical team disagreed with.
The Nkozi-based University have come a long way since being thrashed 11-0 by Nkumba University four years ago with the result acting as a turning point before reaching the final in 2015 and finishing fourth last season.
Their turnaround was, however, completed on Saturday by avenging the 2015 4-0 defeat to Mubs with a 2-0 win of their own to take the 2017 crown, their first ever title, at Mandela National Stadium.
“We thank the management for the support they rendered us which was important for us to win,” UMU coach Shafik Bisaso noted.
There appeared little to separate the two teams in the opening minutes before a moment of brilliance from UMU striker Douglas Owori’s illuminated the game.
Receiving the ball wide right, the forward turned his marker before firing past Mubs goalkeeper Martin Ssenkooto from a tight angle after 36 minutes.
He was at it again on the stroke of half time, dribbling past his opponent before setting up Reuben Lubega to tap home the second.
“Our focus was to concentrate on the unit and even if we have outstanding individuals but teamwork always prevails,” insisted Bisaso.
Earlier before the final, Nkumba University 2-1 win over Gulu University ensured they finish 3rd on the competition.
Photos by Kabuye Derrick
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