Buganda Regional League: Lugazi FC Books a Meeting with Kajjansi, Victory over Buikwe Seals it All

Last updated May 23, 2022

Lugazi FC Book Ticket To Buganda Regional League Final After 4-0 Win Over Buikwe Red Stars.

Buikwe Red Stars Football Club 0-4 Lugazi FC

Lugazi FC qualified to Buganda Regional League promotional play offs after their 4-0 victory over Buikwe Red Stars Football Club on Sunday 22^nd, May 2022 at Buikwe Stadium.

Gerald Ogweti`s hat trick and a goal from Deogratious Ssentongo were enough to guide Augustine Nsumba coached side to victory hence booking a place in the Region finals.

Gerald Ogweti converted two (2) penalty kicks in the 17^th and 23^rd minutes to send the visitors into lead by end of first half.

Before restart of the game, Nsumba introduced exciting-pacey Moses “Hitler” Buga, experienced Feni Ali Moses and David Kabuye for Ronald Andabati, Martin Ssemuddu and Isaac Kizza respectively to contain his lead.

In the 65^th minute, Deogratious Ssentongo scored from Moses Buga well taken cross from the left flank to make it 3-0 for the visitors before Gerald Ogweti added another one with nine (9) minutes to full time a goal which registered his first Hat trick of the season.

Lugazi FC Supporters Celebrate after their club reaching their maiden Promotional Play off Finals

A win over Buikwe Red Stars did not only qualify Lugazi to promotional play offs but also guided them (Lugazi FC) to complete a double.

With a game to go, Lugazi are at the top of the table with 48 points eight (8) points above second placed side, Seeta United Football Club.

Lugazi FC will now face Katonga Group winners, Kajjansi United Football Club in Masaka City at the recreation grounds in next month, 19^th June 2022 and the overall winner will gain promotion to FUFA Big league.

Meanwhile, Gerald Ogweti still tops the top scorers chat with nineteen (19) goals this season.

**Lugazi FC Starting Line Up Against Buikwe Red Stars Football Club**

Lugazi FC XI:

Shafik Agele, Ronald Kidawalime, Isaac Kizza, Rashid Ssemwogerere, Louis Anguti, Deogratious Ssentongo, Titus Lubega, Martin Ssemuddu, Ronald Andabati, Gerald Ogweti, Abdul Kalanzi.

Substitutes:

Farouk Nswemu, Feni Ali Moses, Twaha Kawooya, David Kabuye, Moses Buga, Isaac Tamale, Farouk Banga.

Augustine Nsumba – Head Coach

Daniel Ssegawa – Assistant Coach