Fufa Big League playoffs: Kitara, Kiboga Young to battle for final UPL slot

Kitara will square up with Kiboga in the final of the promotional play-offs this Wednesday, 21st October 2020 under closed doors.

In the first semi-final, Kitara ejected Kataka 7-6 in post-match penalties after normal time had ended goal-less.

Denis Monday, Phillip Sempira, Samuel Adibo, Patrick Mugume, Musa Docca, skipper Maxwell Owachgiu and Dan Ekoyu scored for Kitara. Peter Lumolo missed his kick.

Emmanuel Mukisa, Joel Baba Onziku, Hassan Wadenga, Moses Ssekasana, Azizi Nambobi and Nassur Nandala scored for Kataka.

Yusuf Ezama and team captain Peter Lusimbula were denied by goalkeeper Denis Kiyimba.

The second game was won by Kiboga Young, who came from a goal down to beat Ndejje University 3-1.

Ndejje University scored a first half goal through Sula Tumusiime’s kick from the penalty mark after 35 minutes.

Kiboga Young returned an energized party, complete from the first half team, scoring three goals in the closing stanza.

Captain Jamaldine Buchochera, Brian Olega and Sula Wambede scored the goals for Kiboga Young, a side coached by Richard Makumbi, arguably the most successful tactician in Uganda who has promoted most clubs.

Before the start of both matches, there was a special occasion dedicated to all those who succumbed to COVID-19 with a moment of silence.

The winner between Kiboga Young and Kitara will become the third team to gain promotion from the FUFA Big League to the topflight joining Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) FC and Malaba Youth Development Association (MYDA) Football Club who qualified directly.

StarTimes FUFA Big League Promotional Play offs:

1st Semi-final: Kataka 0 (6) – 0 (7) Kitara

2nd Semi-final: Kiboga Young 3-1 Ndejje University

Wednesday, 21st October 2020

Final: Kitara Vs Kiboga Young (12 PM) – FUFA Technical Center, Njeru