David GOMBE
Reigning FUFA Drum champions Lango have progressed to the semifinals of the competition after edging Teso 1-0 in the return leg of their quarterfinal on Sunday at UTL Ground in Lira.
Emmanuel Oketch late strike ensured that the champions stay in contention to retain their crown this term.
The two sides had played out to a goalless stalemate in the first round meeting last weekend but Oketch’s 79th minute goal in the return fixture sent Lango into the last four.
Lango who won the title last year progress to the semis 1-0 on aggregate.
Meanwhile, inaugural winners Buganda have also reached the semifinals after eliminating Tooro at the quarterfinal stage.
Both sides drew goalless in the first leg meeting last week in Lugazi but Buganda advanced to the last four following a 1-1 stalemate away to Tooro.
Joseph Ssemujju had given Tooro the lead in the 21st minute but Buganda restored parity through Viane Ssekajugo four minute later.
Buganda who won the competition in 2019 advance to the semis on away goals rule and join Bunyoro, Acholi and Lango who are the other semifinalists.
Acholi ejected Busoga 3-1 on penalties after a 2-2 aggregate draw while Bunyoro overcame 2023 competition winners West Nile 1-0 to reach the semis.
