Match day one of 2024 FUFA Juniors League climaxed on Sunday afternoon with five thrilling games. Defending champions BUL FC JT stunned Express FC JT 3-1 at the Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.
Richard Okello, Gift Fred Mutalya, Nicholas Mutebi scored for the visitors while Victor Kazibwe netted the consolation for Express FC JT.
The shocking result of the day was hosts Gaddafi FC Junior Team defeated Vipers SC Junior Team 2-0, courtesy of a brace from Disan Mwebe.
Wakiso Giants earned a hard fought 2-1 win over Busoga United JT. Joseph Kabila scored both goals for the little Purple Sharks while Zirabamuzale Hassan Musana scored the only goal for the visitors.
Soltilo Bright Stars JT registered a slim 1-0 win over SC Villa Junior Team thanks to Enock Bagenda‘s lone strike.
In the fifth game of the day, 10-man KCCA Soccer Academy came from behind to draw with the hosts NEC FC Junior Team in a 1-all draw.
Omar Bashir Innocent scored for the hosts before Steven Oyirwoth‘s free kick was headed in the back of the net by NEC’s Emma Twesigome to level the matters in the 73rd minute.
The 2024 FUFA Juniors League will continue next week with match day two.
Match Day 1 Results
Saturday 10, Feb, 2024.
Mbarara City FC JT 1:0 URA FC JT
Maroons FC JT 2:0 Kitara FC JT
Sun, 11.Feb.2024
NEC FC JT 1:1 KCCA FC SA
Wakiso Giants FC JT 2:1 Busoga United FC JT
Soltilo Bright Stars FC JT 1:0 SC Villa JT
Express FC JT 1:3 BUL FC JT
Gaddafi FC JT 2:0 Vipers SC JT
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