David GOMBE
The FUFA Drum quarterfinal stage kicked off on Saturday, twenty first with Acholi taking over Busoga within the first leg at Booma Stadium.
Dickson Matama gave the guests the lead earlier than Brian James Obedi levelled issues for the house aspect as the 2 sides shared spoils.
Acholi began effectively and got here shut on quite a few ocassions within the first half by Obedi however Busoga defended resolutely to maintain the rating goalless at halftime.
Within the second once more the house aspect created extra scoring alternatives however it have been caught chilly when Matama gave the guests the lead.
Obedi restored parity for the house aspect who will head to Busoga subsequent Saturday within the return leg fixture with hope of reaching the semis.
Busoga will host the second leg at Saza Floor in Iganga on twenty eighth March with the combination winner advancing to the final 4 of the distinguished occasion that’s about celebrating Ancenstry.
In the meantime, Bunyoro Province drew goalless with 2023 winners West Nile at Royals Park in Butema within the different recreation performed on Saturday.
On Sunday, twenty second March, Teso will entertain Lango whereas Inaugural winners Buganda will tackle Tooro within the different quarterfinal fixture.
The province primarily based annual match, themed on celebrating the nation’s ancestry, has to date attracted a variety of sponsors like Rock Increase, MTN and Nile Particular who have been lured by the large fan numbers that grace the matches.
Previous winners
2018: Buganda
2019: Acholi
2023: West Nile
2024: Lango