FUFA Drum Final 2019
- Acholi 0 (5)-0 (3) Bukedi
Acholi Province are the champions of the 2019 FUFA Drum Tournament
The land mark feat was achieved on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at the new Akii Bua Stadium in Lira before hundreds of fans.
The final was graced by Fufa president Mr. Justus Mugish flanked by Fufa executive committee member Rogers Byamukama who later awarded Acholi with a trophy, Gold Medals and promised that Fufa will wire the prize money (Ugshs 32m) on their account
Acholi won the game 5-3 in the post match penalty shoot out following a goal-less draw in normal time.
Tito Okello, Alfred Onek, Richardson Asaba, Moses Okot and skipper Oola all scored the kicks from the penalty spot for Acholi.
Disan Galiwango, Frank Kalanda and David “Colgate” Owori netted for Bukedi but Aaron Okoth was denied by Acholi goalkeeper Derrick Ochan.
Tito Okello was named the man of the match, taking home Shs 100,000 and a plaque.
Acholi took home Shs 32M as the total prize money. Bukedi took Shs 15M.
Individual winners:
Lango’s Bronson Nsubuga was named the Most Valuable Player of the Tournament.
Tito Okello of Acholi finished with 8 goals to take the top scorers’ accolade.
Bukedi’s goalkeeper Derrick Emukule was named best goalkeeper of the tournament that kicked off on 30th March 2019.
Team Line Ups:
Acholi XI: Derrick Ochan (G), Denis Okot Oola, Silvester Okello, Walter Ochora, Ronald Owing Ogenga, Felix Okot, Moses Okot (55’ Alfred Onek), Fred Agandu (Richardson Asaba), Hudu Mulikyi (85’ Norman Ojik), Isaac Otto, Tito Okello
Subs Not Used: Emmanuel Rubangakene (G.K), Stephen Junior Akena, Francis Onekalit, Andrew Kidega, Derrick Ocen, James Otim
Team Officials:
- Coach: Geofrey Akena
- Assistant Coach: Walter Ocaga
- Assistant Coach: Raymond Komakech
- Team Manager: Ceaser Otto
- Goalkeeping Coach: Moses “Ugoboss” Oloya
- Team Doctor: Robert Onekalit
Bukedi XI: Derrick Emukule (G.K), Joseph Othieno, Yeseri Waibi, Benon Tahomera, Edward Kabona, Ibrahim Pengere, Paul Dumba, David Owori, Ibra Nsimbe (80’Frank Kalanda), Fredson Gwoto (85’ Stephen Okello), Iddi Babu (40’ Disan Galiwango)
Subs Not Used: Patrick Wafula (G.K), Cosia Waiswa, Isaac Kisujju, Andrew Kiwanuka
Head Coach: Abbey Bogere Kikomeko
Match Officials:
- Center Referee: Rajab Bakasambe (Buganda Region)
- Assistant Referee 1: Hakim Mulindwa (Kampala Region)
- Assistant Referee 2: Emmanuel Okudra (West Nile)
- Fourth Official: Deogratious Opio (Northern region)
- Reserve Assistant Referee: Docus Athuhaire (Western Region)
- Referee Assessor: Amin Bbosa Nkono (Eastern Region)
- Match Commissioners: Rogers Byamukama and Hajjat Aisha Nalule
Man of the Match: Tito Okello (Acholi)
Individual Top Performers:
Most Valuable Player (MVP): Bronson Nsubuga Sserumira (Lango)
Best Goalkeeper: Derrick Emukule (Bukedi Province)
Top Scorer: Tito Okello (Acholi Province) 8 Goals
FUFA DRUM Best XI: Derrick Emukule (G.K, Bukedi), Denis Okota Oola (Bukedi), Rashid Okocha (West Nile), Benjamin Nyakoojo (Tooro), Slyvester Okello (Acholi), Hudu Mulikyi (Acholi), Bronson Nsubuga (Lango), Fredson Gwot (Bukedi), Tito Okello (Acholi), Ibra Nsimbe (Bukedi), Felix Okot (Acholi)
Best Coach: Geofrey Akena (Acholi).
As the tournament end some officials and players were complaining of match fixing from the Fufa and organising committee to have wanted Acholi or Lango province to win this year’s tournament from the beginning.
