Another action-packed set of fixtures saw the Uganda Cup round 1 deliver more enthralling matches across the men’s and women’s tournaments on Sunday. Wananchi asserted their potency with a 9-1 victory over Thunders, while City Lions found themselves on the wrong end of a five-goal winning margin against ruthless Badgers.
Men’s Results
Wananchi’s frontline was in prolific form against Thunders, with Okello bagging a brace and captain Baguma also finding the net twice in their 9-1 rout. Elsewhere, Badgers recorded an impressive 5-1 victory over City Lions through two goals from Mukama and further strikes from Bwabye, Ojok and Opio. Rockets and Makerere battled to a 2-3 final in another closely fought contest, with Lubega’s double proving pivotal for Makerere.
Women’s Results
In the sole women’s match, Deliverance Church overcame Weatherhead 2-0 thanks to late goals from Namugongo and Atim. While Weatherhead dominated possession for long spells, their opponents capitalized clinically on second-half chances to take the three points.
Competition Heats Up
As the avalanche of goals continued across both tournaments, the riveting fixtures emphasize the growing quality and competitiveness of Ugandan hockey. After two matchdays, no team has asserted complete dominance thus far. Fans will be hooked as the cup progresses towards its climaxing stages of action and drama.
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