The win was pivotal on the well-coordinated backline of UCU Lady Cardinals, commanded by Prossy Basemera and Harriet Muwugumya, as well as the team’s ball carrier upfront, Cathy Nassimbwa, who was in her prime form so far this season, making the defence of Jinja United Women FC look shaky.

School of Social Sciences combined with School of Journalism, Media and Communication (SJMC) have reached the grand final of the football category at the 2026 Uganda Christian University (UCU) Inter-Faculty Games.

UCU will once again carry Uganda’s hopes onto the continental stage when the 8th Federation of African University Sports (FASU) AfroVarsity 3×3 Basketball Challenge tips off at the University of Ibadan in Nigeria from May 29 to June 1, 2026.

Three-time semi-finalists, FEDT, outshone last edition’s first runners-up, the School of Law. They were more composed from defence to attack, while Law was defensively solid but poor and inconsistent in midfield.

“We hope that this engagement will develop into stronger research partnerships, teaching
opportunities, and even fellowships. This may not happen immediately, but we are casting a vision
for what future collaboration could look like,”

The 1-1 draw came after Isaac Ofoyroth scored for UCU Cardinals, while Geoffrey Ssenyonga found the net for Kyaggwe FC. Both goals were scored in the first half.

The training programme is offered free of charge and is aimed at equipping students with practical skills that can help them generate income alongside their academic studies.

Conduct independent research, compare responses from different AI systems, consult other people, and fact-check information online or in libraries because critical thinking remains essential even when using advanced AI tools,” said Boelman.

The victory means the Lady Cardinals now await the third-round draw to determine their next opponents, as well as when and where the match will be played.

School of Theology held last year’s finalists, the School of Law, to a goalless draw as the race for qualification to the knockout stage of the Uganda Christian University Inter-Faculty Games 2026 continues.