The FUFA Drum Final
1st Leg
Ssekajugo Late Strike Gives Buganda Advantage Over West Nile
FUFA DRUM Final 2018
First Leg
Buganda 1-0 West Nile
Viane Ssekajugo’s late winner was the difference as Buganda edged past West Nile in the first leg of the FUFA DRUM final at Bishop SS,Mukono on Sunday.
Ssekajugo was also named man of the match. He was handed 100,000= and a plaque presented to him by the Buganda Kingdom sports minister Owek. Henry Sekabembe and The FUFA Drum Chairman Rogers Byamukama.
After squandering several chances earlier in the game, it was Ssekajugo who struck home deep into stoppage time to hand Buganda the advantage ahead of the return leg in 6th October 2018 in Arua.
Buganda dominated proceedings right from the onset and made several efforts at goal. As early as the second minute, Allan Kayiwa almost gave the hosts the lead but lanky defender Rashid Toha made a timely save to deny the former.
There was a penalty claim by Buganda in the 19th minute after a challenge on Ssekajugo by Filbert Obenchan but centre referee George Olemu waved for play on.
Four minutes later, Kayiwa had another chance just outside the area but goalkeeper Nafian Alionzi parried the ball away.
West Nile were forced to make an early change when midfielder Ibrahim Faizul limped off after sustaining an injury and his place was taken by Cromwell Rwothomio Abang who plays for Paidha Black Angels.
Brian Umony had a chance for the visitors three minutes to the hour mark. His ferocious strike however went a few inches wide.
Toha’s goal bound ball was instead headed away by teammate Villa Oromchan. Initially, Mustafa Kizza’s well curled free kick was saved by goalkeeper Nicholas Ssebwato and fell into Toha’s path.
Buganda kept surging forward even after recess with Kayiwa and Ssekajugo troubling West Nile’s back line.
The White Rhinos made more changes introducing 20 year old Ezra Bida and Feni Ali for Umony and Abel Eturude respectively.
Buganda too made changes with Baker Buyala and Solomon Walusimbi coming on for Shafik Kagimu and Brian Majwega in that order.
With two minutes added, Ssekajugo scored a late winner to send the home fans into wild celebrations.
Walusimbi’s initial effort rattled off the base of the goal post but Ssekajugo was well stationed to fire into the top of the back of the net.
Buganda now carry a one goal advantage ahead of the return leg slated for Saturday, 6th October 2018 at Green Light stadium in Arua.
Buganda Starting XI:
Nicholas Ssebwato, Ronald Kigongo, Dan Birikwalira,Enock Walusimbi, Savio Kabugo, Abdullah Nyanzi, Vianney Ssekajugo, Shafik Kagimu, Saidi Kyeyune, Allan Katie’s, Brian Majwega
West Nile Starting XI:
Nafian Alionzi, Geriga Atendele, Mustafa Kiiza, Filbert Obenchan,Rashid Toha, Ronald Orombi, Faizul Ibrahim Anini, Abel Michael Eturude, Brian Umony, Vitalis Tabu, Villa Oromchan
