The Saturday encounter between Lango and Ankole at Akii-Bua Memorial Stadium produced no winner as the two provinces settled for a goalless draw.
The game was watched by a mammoth crowd that did not move even when the heavens opened up about 25 minutes into the second half.
Uganda Cranes legend David Obua played a coaching role for the home team while Ankole had Vialli Bainomugisha who led Blacks Power into Uganda Premier League promotion coaches Ankole Province.
Obua in his post-match remarks gives hope that there is still room for improvement ahead of the return leg.
David Obua lango Province coach.
“The game was cagey but we were the better side. We created scoring opportunities and did not allow them any shot on target. I believe we van build on that and improve ahead of the return leg.” He said.
Joackim Ojera of Lango was named man of the match. His outstanding performance for Lango Province team earned him the Man of the match accolade plus a cash prize of Ug Shs 100,000 in a game played against Ankole at the Akii Bus Stadium, Lira.
Joackim Ojera of Lango was named man of the match.
“To come here and get a point is satisfying. This feels like a win and we want to build on this going into the return leg.”
Ankole will host Lango three weeks from now at Kagongo Ground in Ibanda district with the winner on aggregate advancing to the group stage.
In the other game played on Saturday, Kampala rallied from a goal down to earn a point against Bukedi.
Travis Mutyaba voted Man of the match after helping his Kampala Province secure a point against Bukedi at the Booma Grounds in Butalejja.
Travis Mutyaba voted Man of the match after helping his Kampala Province secure a point against Bukedi at the Booma Grounds in Butalejja.
