Uganda Martyrs College 3-0 St. Lawrence College, Muteesa II Stadium Wankulukuku
Uganda Martyrs College (UMU) Nkozi cemented their legacy within the Pepsi College Soccer League (UFL) historical past books with a dominant 3-0 win over St. Lawrence College within the 2024/25 grand finale held on the iconic Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.
It was a stunning efficiency from the Nkozi-based aspect, who got here into the ultimate as the one unbeaten staff within the event—they usually lived as much as each little bit of that billing. Targets from Calvin Peter Emayu, Crispus Sseruwunge, and Giu Obedi capped off a memorable afternoon in entrance of a jubilant crowd.
Emayu broke the impasse simply after the half-hour mark, sending the UMU devoted right into a frenzy underneath the brilliant Sunday solar. With halftime approaching, Sseruwunge doubled the lead with a pointy end, giving UMU a snug 2-0 cushion on the break.
If St. Lawrence harbored any hopes of a comeback, they have been swiftly dashed early within the second half. Giu Obedi added a 3rd for UMU, placing the end result past attain and sealing what could be a flawless marketing campaign for the champions.
This marks Uganda Martyrs’ third UFL crown, including to their earlier triumphs in 2017 and 2022—each of which additionally got here towards acquainted rivals. Fittingly, their newest conquest as soon as once more got here on the expense of St. Lawrence, who’ve now misplaced all three of their finals appearances: to UCU in 2019 and to UMU in each 2022 and 2025.
The win elevates Uganda Martyrs College above MUBS and Kampala College, each of whom have two titles, making UMU probably the most profitable staff in UFL historical past. Their journey to the highest has been marked by resilience, tactical brilliance, and an unyielding staff spirit.
Earlier within the day, Bugema College claimed third place after a slim 1-0 victory over the Islamic College in Uganda (IUIU) within the playoff match.
As the ultimate whistle blew and the UMU supporters erupted in celebration, it was clear that the day—and the season—belonged to Uganda Martyrs College. An ideal marketing campaign, a historic third title, and a efficiency that can be remembered for years to come back.
