David GOMBE
Vipers SC JT clinched their third FUFA Juniors League title with a 2-1 win over BUL FC JT on Wednesday at FUFA Kadiba Stadium.
Arafat Nikola netted a brace in the second period of the contest after a goalless first half.
Vipers JT topped Treble Group table with 58 points in 21 games to progress to the final while BUL FC were Hat Trick Group leaders with 65 points.
BUL FC had won the previous three FUFA Juniors League titles and were aiming for a fourth consecutive triumph.
The Venoms had last won the competition in 2017/18 season and were targeting their third crown.
Nkoola gave Vipers the lead in the 58th minute before Ivan Maturu restored parity for BUL FC from the spot six minutes later for his 21st goal of the campaign.
Vipers established their lead through Nkoola in the 64th minute to send the Kitende based who held on into delight.
Maturu finished as the top scorer with 21 goals to his name.
FUFA Juniors League Previous Winners
2024/25 – Vipers SC JT
2023/24 – BUL FC JT
2022/23 – BUL FC JT
2018/19 – BUL FC JT
2017/18 – Vipers SC JT
2016/17 – Soana FC JT
2015/16 – Vipers SC JT
2015 – Kampala Junior Team (KJT)
