Saturday World Mission Frontier 2-0 Soroti University Sunday UMU 2-1 MIU
Uganda Martyrs University staged a strong second-half performance to beat Metropolitan International University (MIU) 2-1 in the Pepsi University Football League at Nakivubo War Memorial Stadium on Sunday.
The Nkozi-based side took the lead through Godfrey Kidega in the 31st minute after he made a good run down the left wing, beat his marker and finished at the near post. MIU responded after the break, with Gerald Okwela heading home Shafik Mwanje’s cross in the 50th minute to restore parity.
However, Uganda Martyrs regained the lead in the 64th minute when Barnabas Wangi struck from outside the box with a powerful effort.
MIU pushed for another equaliser, but the visitors held on to claim all three points. Kidega was influential for the Saints, creating several opportunities, while Wangi’s long-range strike proved decisive.
In Saturday’s other match, World Mission Frontier University defeated Soroti University 2-0. Clinton Owori opened the scoring in the 12th minute before Gerald Segujja added the second goal.
Source: ChampionSport Reporter
