FootballOct 24, 2023

Isaac Ssenyunja’s brace sinks UNIK as Bugema leapfrogs UMU to summit

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Nsereko Musoke Isa

Oct 24, 20232 min readOct 24, 2023

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University of Kisubi 0-3 Bugema University Isaac Ssenyunja scored a double to sink University of Kisubi (UNIK) as Bugema leapfrogged Uganda Martyrs who have a game in hand to the top of group A table. The 3-0 win for Bugema University was held at Entebbe on Monday evening, the 23rd of October 2023. Bugema University […]

University of Kisubi 0-3 Bugema University

Isaac Ssenyunja scored a double to sink University of Kisubi (UNIK) as Bugema leapfrogged Uganda Martyrs who have a game in hand to the top of group A table.

The 3-0 win for Bugema University was held at Entebbe on Monday evening, the 23^rd of October 2023.

Bugema University complete a double over UNIK having won the first leg by 5-0.

Isaac Ssenyunja scored a brace as Sulaiman Ali Ssentongo netted the other.

In the 37^th minute, Isaac Ssenyunja beautifully headed to the far post to earn Bugema a 1-0 lead.

Late in the second half, Ssenyunja completed his brace seven minutes after break.

Sulaiman Ali Ssentongo sealed the 3-0 victory with an 86^th minute strike as the East African University Games champions smiled home with three (3) points.

Bugema University moved to nine points in four games atop of group A table.

A win for Uganda Martyrs in Kabale tomorrow will change the order as Bugema will pave way for UMU to the top.

A win for Bugema in the remaining two fixtures will secure them a place quarter-finals.

University of Kisubi are still in search for their first point this season. They currently occupy the table bottom.

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