Booma FC, which is currently leading the FUFA Big League standings, was unable to secure all three points from PBA SC, preventing them from extending their lead in the matchday 7 fixture. PBA SC striker Benjamin Opakrwoth was shown a red card in the 35th minute after injuring a Booma FC player, who required medical attention.
George William Otale, the head coach Buhimba United Saints FC kept commanding his team till the last whistle of the game by the Center referee although he hand two of his players sent away from the game.
Adams Lematia Otelul, the Public Relations Officer Arua Hill Sports Club, says the players inked a two year’s deal. He says the club is looking at bolstering the squad to improve their quality and depth on the pitch.
The winner in the two home and away basis game tie will face the winner in a similar tie from West Nile region where the overall winner then qualifies to play in Uganda's second tier football league, the FUFA Big League in the forthcoming season.
Bhakit Yahya, the club`s Chief executive officer says, they are using absence of active football to develop strategies of raising finances to attain their target of qualifying to Uganda premier league and retaining their position in the country`s top tier league. Yahya says they have embarked on writing a series of proposals seeking potential club sponsors and endorsements as an avenue of boosting the financial base of the club.
Isaac Okwir Odiya, the GDFA Chairperson, says only four clubs namely St. Joseph’s College Layibi FC, Lyec FC, Pece United and Lacor Black Angels have so far registered for the league.
