Uganda Martyrs University became the first team to qualify for the knockout stage of the Pepsi University Football League after a 2-0 win in Mbale over Islamic University In Uganda on Saturday 06th April 2019.

Goals from Nsereko Shafic in the 70^th minute and John Nakibinge’s strike in the 90^th minute gave the Nkozi based University a highly deserved win. The Result saw off Uganda Martyrs top Group B with 10 from four games.

Meanwhile, Nkumba University edged closer to qualification after their 2-0 win at home over Bishop Stuart University.

Elsewhere, St. Lawrence university came from behind to make a 1-1 draw with Gulu University in the Pepsi University Football League on Friday 05th April 2019.

Geoffrey Opwonya gave hosts Gulu the lead in the 15^th minute but Ibrahim Kasule levelled matters for St. Lawrence in the 50^th minute of the game.

Result left St. Lawrence in second position in group C with six points from six games and Gulu at the bottom of the table with only two points from four games.

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