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FUFA BIG LEAGUE: KJT/Rwenshama, Jinja s.s/Kirinya qualify for ‘play off final”

FUFA BIG LEAGUE PLAY- OFF RESULTS:

KJT/Rwenshama f.c 2 – 0 Mutundwe Lions f.c

Jinja s.s/Kirinya f.c 2 – 0 Baza Holdings f.c

KJT/Rwenshama and Jinja s.s/Kirinya football clubs will vie for the final slot available for next season’s FUFA Super League.

This is after the two sides recorded an identical 2 – 0 scoreline in the semi finals of the play – offs played at the KCCA Stadium in Lugogo on Wednesday.

Jinja s.s/Kirinya football club were the first team to book the final slot after dismissing Baza Holdings 2- 0 in the earlier match played.

A first half brace from striker, John Wakalita got the Jinja based side on course in a match watched by a cheering gathering.

“It was a great display and character from the boys. Hopefully, we pick up from that in the final”, Jinja s.s manager, Samuel Mugabi said.

In the second match of the day, KJT/Rwenshama overcame a hard fighting Mutundwe Lions f.c.

Former Proline striker, Sulaiman Luzige capitalized on a blunder from goal keeper, Meddie Kibirige to tap into an empty net in the 41st minute.

Striker, Ronnie Kakoote made it two a minute to full time after diverting Emma Magembe’s delivery into the area.

The two sides (KJT/Rwenshama and Jinja s.s/Kirinya) will now vie for the last available place for the third team to enter the highest football league in Uganda.

“The players played according to instructions, but now there is an important game of the season to play on Saturday”, KJT coach, Ronald Ssali told fufa.co.ug.

Sadolin Paints and Lweza already booked their tickets to play in next season’s FUFA Super league.

Saturday Matches:

KJT/Rwenshama Vs Jinja s.s/Kirinya – 1:30 pm

Sadolin Paints Vs Lweza – 4 p.m

PHOTO: Jinja s.s /Kirinya’s striker, John Wakalaita (right) dribbles towards the Baza Holdings goal area past Thomas Hire and Baza Skipper, Johnson Akileng. Wakalalita scored both goals as the Jinja side eliminated Baza Holdings 2 – 0 at Lugogo on Wednesday.

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