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Buganda Province have booked their place in the FUFA Drum final after overcoming Acholi Province in a dramatic semi-final second-leg encounter.
The match ended 2–1 in favour of Buganda Province, bringing the aggregate score to 3–3 after the two legs. With neither side able to separate themselves over 180 minutes, the tie was decided by a penalty shootout.
Buganda held their nerve from the spot, winning the shootout 4–1 to secure their progression to the final.
The result caps a dramatic semi-final battle between two provinces that refused to give up. Acholi arrived with hopes of defending their advantage and reaching the final, but Buganda produced the required result in the second leg to level the aggregate score and force the decisive shootout.
In the penalty contest, Buganda demonstrated greater composure, converting four of their attempts while Acholi managed just one successful penalty. The decisive shootout victory sparked celebrations as Buganda sealed their place in the championship match.
The outcome also underlines the competitive nature of the FUFA Drum, a tournament that brings together Uganda's provinces and celebrates football talent and regional identity.
With the semi-final now settled, Buganda Province can turn their attention to the grand finale as they continue their pursuit of FUFA Drum glory.
