Acholi Progress To Semifinals After A One-All Stalemate With Bukedi

Acholi province has made it to the semi-finals of the 2019 FUFA Drum Tournament.

A late equalizer from Isaac Otto helped Acholi share the spoils with Bukedi at the Pece War Memorial Stadium in Gulu.

Bukedi had taken the lead through Ibra Nsimbe’s 12th opener.

The man of the match was Bukedi’s custodian Patrick Wafula who had a splendid performance.

Meanwhile, at the Akii Bua Stadium in Lira, Buganda registered their first win during the new format of the quarter finals, beating Tooro.

The defending champions had lost back to back to Acholi (1-0) and against Bukedi 4-2 to bow out.

Paul Ssekulima netted the lone strike on the evening. Buganda holding midfielder Ronald Ssekiganda, who turns out Buganda regional club Busula was named man of the match, earning Shs 100,000 and a plaque.

Friday shall be a rest day and the semi-finals will be played over two days,  on Saturday and the subsequent day.

Monday is another day with the grand climax coming up on Tuesday, 10th December 2019.