University Football League: UCU rally from behind to end Kumi University's journey

Action between UCU and Kumi University on Wednesday|UFL IMAGE

FOOTBALL University Football League: UCU rally from behind to end Kumi University's journey

Allan Damba 15:30 - 08.11.2023

While the result all but confirmed UCU's spot in the knockout stages, it ended Kumi's season journey, as they can no longer make it past the group stages.

Uganda Christian University (UCU) needed a second-half resurgence to draw 2-2 with Kumi University in the Pepsi University Football League on Wednesday in Mukono.

While the result all but confirmed UCU's spot in the knockout stages, it ended Kumi's season journey, as they can no longer make it past the group stages.

Action between UCU and Kumi University on Wednesday|UFL IMAGE

First half goals from Stephen Nyalimo and Joshua Oosan looked to give Kumi the victory, but UCU surged back in the second half to pick a point.

Kumi took the lead in the 25th minute through a Nyalimo spectacularly taken shot before they doubled nine minutes later, courtesy of an Oosan header.

The hosts then pulled one back in the 66th minute as Gagganga headed in a Peter Kyomuhendo corner kick.

Six minutes later, UCU levelled matters through an Ofoyirwoth rebounded effort to see out the 90 with nothing to separate the two.

Kumi players react after conceding against UCU in Mukono|UFL IMAGE

UCU have now stayed top in Group D with eleven points, while Kumi continue at the base with two in five matches.

Meanwhile, Busitema University and Kampala International University are second and third, with five and four points, respectively.