The 2023/24 FUFA Big League season kicked off with a 1-1 draw between Booma FC and Jinja North United FC at the Hoima Municipal Stadium on Thursday evening.
Dickson Niwamanya gave Booma the lead in the first half, but Nsubuga Bronson equalized for Jinja North United FC after the break.
Booma made a bright start to the game and took the lead when striker Niwamanya ran past the Jinja North United FC defense to latch onto a through ball and slot it past the goalkeeper.
Jinja North United FC responded immediately and had two good chances to equalize before the break, but they couldn’t find the back of the net.
The visitors drew level in the second half when Bronson Nsubuga took advantage of a poor clearance from Booma FC goalkeeper Aslamu Muhindo Mahango to tap in from close range.
Jinja North United FC nearly doubled their lead minutes later, but Bronson Nsubuga’s well-taken shot went inches wide of the goal.
Booma FC had a chance to win the game in the dying minutes, but Benardo Kateregga‘s shot went over the bar.
What the result means
It was the third time in a row that the two sides have shared the spoils. Last season, the first leg ended 1-1 before they played to a 3-3 draw in the return leg.
Booma FC head coach Mark Twinamasiko was pleased with the result despite his team’s poor performance in the second half.
“Our endurance was very poor and my players got tired in the early stages of the game yet the opponents entered the camp three months ago and they were really well prepared.”
“We also missed our players who failed to get the license. I thank the boys for spirited performance.”
Booma will travel to face Karo Karungi in their next game, while Jinja North United FC will host Police FC.
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