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Early goals from Cathy Nassimbwa in the 10th minute and Jovia Nakagolo eight minutes later secured the victory for the Lady Cardinals with a wonderful finish after a dribble passed the goalkeeper.
Carol Ikot, a player for the Lady Doves, attributed their loss to limited training time and strategic challenges, as many team members are based in Kampala for internships, making it difficult to practice together. “We didn’t train as a team for that game because traveling is expensive, and we struggled to strategize against KCCA,” Ikot explained.
Uganda Christian University (UCU) Cardinals are set to face Kabale University in the University Football League (UFL) on 29th October at the UCU Grounds.
“I had always been a friend to every teammate, creating an environment where everyone could approach me. As CEO, the players were used to me, but it also affected the transition negatively because they saw me as their fellow player,”
ganda Christian University (UCU) volleyball teams are preparing for crucial Independence Day fixtures in the National Volleyball League tomorrow, Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at the MTN Arena Lugogo.
Visitors, UCU had a sluggish start to the match, with few chances created in the first half. Midfielder Allan Opio was booked early, and his disallowed goal for offside in the first half added to the visitors’ frustration.
The UCU Lady Doves won a thrilling 3-2 match against the Ndejje Elites. After some tight sets (22-25, 30-28, 26-28, 25-15), they sealed the win with a 15-12 victory in the final set.
Coach Nicholas Natuhereza remains optimistic about UCU’s chances of extending the series to a deciding Game 7, set for Wednesday, September 25, if they win on Sunday. The break, he believes, has given his team the mental reset they needed.
Uganda Christian University (UCU) volleyball teams experienced mixed fortunes in the National Volleyball League season opener on September 21, 2024.
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