UFL: Coach Lubega Siraje’s Ndejje University Will Face St Lawrence In The Quarter Finals.

Ndejje University Secured Thrilling Quarterfinal Spot With 2-1 Win Over Makerere.

Coach Lubega Siraje ‘Nalumansi’ giving instructions to his player .

In a pulsating encounter at the Arena of Visions, Ndejje University edged out Makerere University 2-1 in their final Group E match, securing a spot in the quarterfinals of the University Football League. Prior to the match, Makerere led Group E with 9 points, while Ndejje University had 8 points, needing a win to advance. The hosts took the lead in the 37th minute through Olupot Joel’s strike, silencing the Makerere fans.

However, the visitors equalized 7 minutes into the second half via Male Musa’s well-struck free kick, setting up a tense encounter.

Ndejje University players celebrating after scoring against Makerere University yesterday credit to Jack Shots .

But Ndejje University had other plans, and Ebasu Clement’s towering header in the 71st minute reclaimed the lead, sending the home crowd into raptures . As the final whistle blew, Ndejje University had secured a 2-1 win, booking their quarterfinal spot.

“We knew it wasn’t going to be easy facing Makerere University, but thanks to the boys who put up a fighting spirit,” said Ndejje University head coach, Lubega Siraje ‘Nalumansi’. “They really gave me an Eid gift, and I also thank my technical team for working hand-in-hand towards this success.”

Credit to Jack Shots .

Siraje also revealed that the team’s target is to go beyond the quarterfinals, after being ejected by St Lawrence 2-1 on aggregate in the quarterfinals in the last edition. And in a rematch of last season’s quarterfinal exit, Ndejje University will face St Lawrence University again in the quarterfinals.

“We’re not so scared despite them eliminating us in the last edition,” Siraje said. “We’re well prepared to overcome them; despite having some quality players, we are very confident we shall eliminate them and make it past the quarterfinals this time around.”

Ndejje University fans how they turned out yesterday at the Arena of Visions credit to Jack Shots .

The quarterfinal draws also pit Bugema University against Kampala University, UMU Nkozi against Muteesa Royal, and Kumi University against YMCA.