PEPSI UFL: SLAU ease past nkumba University in Group D opener

FT: St. Lawrence 3-1 Nkumba

St. Lawrence University have eased past Nkumba University in group D opener of the 2023 University Football League championship.

The game was held on Wednesday evening, the 13^th September at Kavule Grounds.

St. Lawrence University through Osman Arafat Kembo, Michael Abura and Innocent Matenga scored to seal a 3-1 victory .

Abbey Kavuma scored Nkuba’s consolation as the Entebbe road side suffered a heavy defeat.

Osman Arafat Kembo opened the scoring in the 8^th minute to ensure a 1-0 half time stanza.

In the 52^nd minute, Michael Abura extended the lead to 2-0 before Innocent Matenga sealed the victory in 58^th minute.

Late into the game in the 83^rd minute, Abbey Kavuma scored Nkuba’s consolation as the scored turned 3-1 at the end of the game.

This year’s Pepsi University football league kicked off yesterday 12^th September at Uganda Martyrs University, Nkonzi Grounds.

Uganda Martyrs University beat visitors Bugema University 3-1 in the official season opener.

Ivan Agambire and Akbar Ssentongo with a brace, were on target for the Martyrs whilst Dennis Kimuli scored a consolation for the visitors Bugema.

The league returns tomorrow evening Thursday, the 14^th September 2023.

Bishop Stuart University will host newbies ISBAT University in Mbarara.