By: Kayiira Jackson
Vincent Tumusiime’s Kampala University proved that they were twice champions when they displayed a brave character and grabbed three points off Gulu University on road.
The 2013 and 2016 champions played almost 45 minutes with a man less against Gulu University on Wednesday at Gulu University Playground in Gulu City but managed to go back home with a 1-0 victory.
Kampala University who narrowly survived to concede in the early minutes of the first half, they played almost the entire second half with a man down, following a red card given to Kisa Yosia in the 46th minute of the game. He was booked in the first half for a foul play, then he got a second booking a minute into second half after a handball.
However, Vincent Tumusiime boys remained cool and maintained their possessive style of play with Ndase Tony dictating the game.
Despite the fact thar they were a man down, Kampala University enjoyed the ball possession and it was hardly visible that they were a man down.
Gulu University tried to use their long ball style of play but their were denied any goal scoring opportunity, Nsubuga Benjamin and Ssaka Vincent won almost all the duels both on ground and in the air.
In the 71st minute, Ndase Tony released Wanume Gilbert with a fine ball but he was fouled at the edge of the box by Lacwech Joel and the referee awarded the visitors with a free kick.
Left back, Ssembatya Sharif stood in it and curved the ball above the wall and found the top corner of the net to send Kampala University into celebration in the 72nd minute.
Gulu tried to find the leveler but failed, most of their attempts went off target.
The goal eventually won the day and moved Kampala University in the second position with six points in three matches.
The table leaders , Bugema University also have six points while Gulu University remained at 4 points, Kampala International University keeps the bottom of the table with one point.
The league shall continue tomorrow (Thursday) with one fixture where IUIU will be hosting ISBAT University in Mbale.
Gulu University – Komakech Douglas (GK),Odong Brian,Otim Richard Okello,Alera Herbert, Lawech Joel,Omony Angel Gabriel,Nyeko Rogers,Bushera Mahjud,Odong Sunday,Ssengendo Derrick Ssenoga, Komakech Micheal.
Substitutes– Gum Oweka Enoch, Oloya Peter Onen,Kuwebwa Rodney Vianey, Murungi Robert, Mugerwa Timothy, Okot Aron Junior, Arora Aaron.
Coach– Mugisha Ben.
Kampala University – Ozelle Brian (GK),Marvin Mwavu, Ssembatya Sharif, Ssaka Vincent, Nsubuga Benjamin, Kisa Yosia, Ndase Tony, Lubanga Raymond, Wanume Gilbert, Mulamba Abbey ©.
Substitutes- Ssali Faisal, Okema David, Oroma Ronald, Odeke Joshua, Kimera Joseph, Ebong Mark, Owori Joseph.
Coach- Vincent Tumusiime
