Bugema beat Kampala University 3-1 to top Group D in Varsity Football League

Kampala, (UG):- Bugema University secured a crucial 3-1 victory over Kampala University at YES Center Playground in Nsambya on Wednesday afternoon, moving to the top of Group D with 12 points. 

The win, which completed a double over Kampala University, saw Bugema take control of the group and strengthen their chances of advancing to the quarterfinals.

Both teams entered the match with 9 points, making the game a decisive battle for the group’s top spot. 

Bugema took the lead early in the 3rd minute when Kampala’s Nsubuga Benjamin scored an own goal while trying to block a cross from Elakas Moses.

In the 32nd minute, Jjombwe Arthur doubled Bugema’s lead, finishing a well-delivered cross from Opio Azizi.

Kampala responded in the 38th minute when Wanuume Gilbert fired a powerful shot into the far corner to make it 2-1, keeping the game alive.

However, Bugema restored their two-goal cushion just before halftime when Kimuli Dennis scored from close range, courtesy of another assist from Opio Azizi.

Kampala University’s efforts to get back in the game after the restart hit a dead end as Bugema controlled the game and held onto their 3-1 lead. 

With the win, Bugema now leads Group D with 12 points, while Kampala University remains second with 9 points. Gulu University, with their win at KIU, sit third with 7 points, and KIU remains last with just 1 point.

The Adventists will host Gulu University next month in a match that will decide their final position in the group, while Kampala University will travel to KIU to finish the group stage.