Football
Uganda Christian University Cardinals booked a place in the final of the AUUS Games football competition after a narrow 1–0 win over Kampala University (KU).
Makerere University’s football team showcased an outstanding performance at the expense of Soroti University in a 3:0 win in their first game of the group stage phase.
The Division of Academic Affairs (DVCAA) defeated the Vice Chancellor’s Division (VC) 2–1 in a lively football match played on Wednesday afternoon at the New Pitch, earning a place in the finals of the ongoing UCU Staff Sports Gala.
With qualification on the line, the Uganda Christian University (UCU) Cardinals are gearing up for a do-or-die fixture against St. Lawrence University in what promises to be their final group stage match.
YMCA goalkeeper Isabirye Peter kept his team in contention with a crucial double save in the 43rd minute, denying UCU a chance to extend their lead before the break.
Striker Harry Abiti extended the advantage with a brace, scoring in the 33rd and 65th minutes, while Peter Kyomuhendo sealed the emphatic win with a strike in the 71st minute.
It has been a tough campaign for the Cardinals, who have struggled to find consistency in their performances.
Uganda Christian University (UCU) delivered a spectacular performance at the East Africa University Games in Maseno, Kenya, solidifying its dominance across multiple disciplines and bringing home an impressive collection of gold medals.
In a tense final all-Uganda affair in Maseno University Kenya at the East Africa University Games, Uganda Christian University (UCU) Lady Cardinals clinched the silver medal after falling to Makerere University in a penalty shootout following a tense 0-0 draw in regulation time.
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