Uganda, April 21 -- Failing to add Nkumba's name to the list of Pepsi University Football League winners is something that has haunted several generations of Nkumba teams with the University having been part of the six teams at the tournament inception in 2012.

The Nkumba based side also had to endure two close shaves as they lost the 2013 and 2016 finals to Kampala University.

But on Saturday they would not be denied at the third time of asking playing with determination to power past UCU in a 3-1 victory in the 2024 season's final played at the Phillip Omondi Stadium in Lugogo on Saturday evening.

"Our game management was about how to break down their strong points. In their midfield they have a player called Gaganga and we knew he's...