Mujabi’s Mission: Can Bugema stave off UCU’s hostile homecoming?

Ephraim Mujabi, the newly appointed Bugema University head coach, will look to build on his side’s dominant opening performance when they face off against favored hosts Uganda Christian University (UCU) in a highly anticipated match day two clash on Saturday.

Speaking after Bugema’s emphatic 40-19 thrashing of Gulu University in the Group C opener on Friday, Mujabi hinted at his team’s ambitions, “Respect them. But as Bugema, we are going to display our best game because our immediate target is to make it out of the group.”

Bugema’s convincing win over Gulu was built on a solid foundation laid in the opening quarter, where they took a five-goal lead.

They continued to dominate the second quarter, stretching their advantage to seven goals by halftime, 19-12.

The third quarter proved decisive, with Bugema scoring 12 goals while holding Gulu to just four, effectively sealing the win.

UCU, who delivered a dominant 51-8 victory over Makerere University Business School (MUBS) in day one, will pose a stern test for Mujabi’s side.

The match promises to be a key Group C showdown, with all eyes on Bugema’s ability to maintain their early momentum against the hosts.

The AUUS Games Netball Championship continues on Saturday with six fixtures, including the highly anticipated UCU vs Bugema clash.

Full Day Two Fixture

Kampala University vs Makerere University (9am)

MUBS vs Gulu University

Bishop Stuart University vs Victoria University

MUST vs Kyambogo University

Nkumba University vs St Lawrence University

Uganda Christian University vs Bugema University