Pepsi University Football League
- Metropolitan 0-1 IUIU
Waisana Eric scored directly from a corner kick to hand Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU) a 1-0 victory over Metropolitan International University (MIU) in the Pepsi University Football League on Thursday.
Waisana broke the deadlock in the 47th minute with a stunning Olimpico goal, giving the visitors the lead shortly after the restart.
The goal proved decisive as IUIU held on to claim all three points against the league debutants.
The first half had ended goalless, with both sides creating chances but failing to find the net. MIU goalkeeper Bright Ainomugisha kept his side in the game in the 20th minute when he punched away Emmanuel Okiror’s free kick, which was heading towards the far post.
MIU also threatened through Faraji Mugambe, but Daniel Opio made an important block to deny him inside the penalty area.
After taking the lead, IUIU defended well to protect their advantage. Shafik Mwanje stopped Mugambe from getting a clear shooting opportunity in the box in the 52nd minute.
MIU pushed for an equaliser, with Douglas Mujabi coming close twice. His effort in the 65th minute forced goalkeeper Mwandah into a full-stretch save, while another attempt six minutes later went over the bar.
However, MIU could not find a way past IUIU as the visitors held on for victory.
In another Pepsi University Football League fixture, Bugema University will face ISBAT University on Friday at Kira Police Arena.
Source: ChampionSport Reporter
