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The victory marked a triumphant homecoming for UCU, which has now hosted the AUUS Games a record four times.
The Uganda Christian University (UCU) Cardinals have beaten the Makerere University Enzymes to win gold at the Association of Uganda University Sports (AUUS) games. The Cardinals went back and forth with the Enzymes in normal time and the game ended goalless.
Both UCU Canons and Lady Canons receiving fierce rivalry and attacking threat from the two sides of Victoria University, there was minimized point margin compared to other teams they played before the final.
Leading the charge for UCU was 21-year-old Esther Atto, who emerged as a standout performer in the women’s category. Atto claimed third place in the 100 SC Meter Freestyle with a time of 1:13.19,
Ciella Igiraneza and Sharifa Nalwada spilled all KU Eagles’ hopes with tomenting three points shots which mazimized UCU Lady Canons’ points in the four quarters respectively.
The two ladies teamed up to beat Ndejje’s ladies 21-14 and 21-10, concluding the draw as 2-1 winners. Sarah Mirembe, the UCU captain, says that “this win is a defining moment against a tough opponent in Ndejje University and I am convinced that the ladies will defeat Makerere University Business School (MUBS) tomorrow as we play in our final fixture,” said Mirembe.
In an ecstatic game, UCU Lady Doves won the first set 25-16, the second set 25-14, and the third set 25-11, making a shortcut of playing five sets by winning them in a row.
By Victor Turinawe A high-spirited Uganda Christian University, UCU Angels Netball team Cruz past Gulu…
The defending champions UCU Lady Canons showcased their prowess once again, cruising to a commanding 73-44 win over Makerere University Business School (MUBS) in a highly anticipated Group A clash at the 20th Association of Uganda University Sports (AUUS) Games on December 20, 2025.
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