The Showdown 16 of the FUFA Tv Cup 2025 final round began today at St. Joseph’s College Layibi in Gulu City. With all sixteen teams putting their preparations to the test in their various groups with openers, Dr. Obote College Boroboro shone brightest, scoring five past St. Balikuddembe SSS Mitala Maria as hosts St. Joseph’s College Layibi edged Kako SSS by a goal.
St. Balikuddembe’s 52nd-minute strike by Gabunga Xavier was not enough to cancel out Ongora Ambrose’s brace, Awio Francis, Onyango Ceasar and Ongom Hawaed’s goals, which put Dr. Obote College Boroboro at the pole position in their group, which also has Mengo Senior School and Ngora High School.
Earlier in the morning, Ngora High School beat Mengo Senior School 3-2 with Osekeny Emmanuel banging a brace, after Ariong Moses’ first-minute strike. Mengo SS scored through Ssekabira John and Lukajo Brian.
In other games, Nabumali High School through Okilo Silver and Kasule Abubaker got the better of Mpanga SSS; Mbale SS lost by two goals from Matovu Renal and Wacha David for Kibuli SS.
Duhaga SS played a goalless draw against Jinja College, as Jinja SSS also held St. Charles Lwanga College Koboko in a barren draw.
For a match that attracted a major cheering crowd in the evening, hosts St. Joseph’s College Layibi got it late as it only needed their Captain Ogwang Badru’s sleak finish to seal their first three points against Kako SSS.
More action continues tomorrow in Matchday Two of the Group stage.
