YMCA have shattered expectations in the University Football League, booking their first-ever final after a nerve‑shredding penalty shootout victory over Kampala University.
The two‑legged semi‑final produced no goals, but plenty of drama. Kampala University, twice crowned champions, were tipped to progress. Instead, they were undone by YMCA’s grit and composure from the spot.
Six of YMCA’s takers held their nerve, with Trevor Makubuya sealing the decisive kick after Amos Makela’s earlier miss. Kampala University faltered twice, leaving their dream of a third crown in tatters.
For YMCA, the triumph is more than just a result — it is a statement. Long seen as outsiders, they have now carved out a place among the league’s elite, ensuring their name will be etched into UFL history.
The team must now wait to learn their opponent, with St Lawrence University and Mutesa I Royal University locked in a goalless stalemate ahead of Thursday’s second leg at Kavule.
