Nkumba University hammer KIU To Claim First Win

Nkumba University bounced back in style with a convincing 4-1 win over Kampala International University in the Pepsi University Football League at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo.

Nkumba started the game on the front foot.

Forward Nasser Mwebe had the first attempt but his cutback was cleared away.

Just 5 minutes into the game, Kagimu Marvin gave Nkumba University the lead.

Shortly after, Nkumba nearly doubled the lead from a corner kick by captain Ismael Lubega but the ball went inches off the post.

Nkumba dangerman Kaweesi Shafik played a good ball to Ouke Patrick but his delivery was intercepted by KIU captain Lumu Emmanuel.

KIU winger Wokoli Edwin thought he had got an equalizer in the 14th minute but his effort was ruled out by the second assistant referee.

Again, from a free kick, Isaac Musasizi’s shot went wide to allow Nkumba to continue leading the game.

KIU defender Geria Owen nearly turned the ball into his own net after a teasing cross from Nkumba’s skilful winger Kaweesi Shafik but it went inches over the bar.

In the 28th minute, KIU got two quick chances to score but all were in vain.

First, team captain Okiror Emmanuel headed a free ball out from a corner, then Isaac Musasizi with only the keeper to beat side-netted.

Nkumba got a counter attack through goal scorer Kagimu Marvin, who gave a good cutback to Kaweesi Shafik but he shot wide.

Midfielder Ouke Patrick had a great chance to double the lead for Nkumba but he was denied by KIU goalkeeper Matovu Francis.

Nkumba University took a 1-0 lead into half time.

Coming back into the second half just seven minutes in, Nabasa James headed in Ismael Lubega’s well-delivered corner kick to make it 2-0.

Moments later, the hosts got a consolation through Sulaiman Rayan who headed into the net to leave Nkumba University goalkeeper Kazibwe Ronald with no chance.

Kaweesi Shafik then missed a number of chances that could have given Nkumba more goals.

Striker Kagimu Marvin took matters into his own hands by scoring another goal off right back Tasuba Buruhan’s cutback to complete his brace and make it 3-1.

The Entebbe-based University nearly scored another one from substitute Kavuma Abby who had only the keeper to beat but his effort went just inches off the lower post.

Substitute Mukiibi Saad completed the big win for Nkumba University with a tap-in after a hardworking effort from Kavuma Abby.

Nkumba University now has three points from the two games played.

Lastly, tomorrow , Kyambogo University hosts Gulu University

Kampala International University Line-Up; Matovu Francis (GK), Okiror Emmanuel (C), Lumu Emmanuel, Mike Kitaganda, Geria Owen, Ocokan Emmanuel, Gwali Samuel, Isaac Musasizi, Ssemanda Allan, Sulaiman Rayan

Substitutes; Masai Zubair, Odong Mark Emmanuel, Kakooza Francis, Mbajja Ramadan, Muganda Moses, Kakooza Maurice

Head Coach Akabwai Jeff, Assistant Coach Owekommungu Joseph

Nkumba University Line-Up; Kazibwe Ronald (GK), Tasuba Buruhan, Lubega Ismael (C), Okanya John, Nabasa James, Ouke Patrick, Mwebe Nasser, Kaweesi Shafik, Kagimu Marvin, Ayebale Uzail, Opiro Joel

Substitutes; Musinga Stephen, Maseruka Rooney, Kamya Rashid ,Mukiibi Saad, Wangi Joseph, Kayemba Fahad, Muyimba Raphael, Karungi Jerry, Kavuma Abby

Head Coach Emmanuel Alex Wasswa, Assistant Coach Ssonko Ronald