Ugandan side URA Knock out Yanga to reach Mapinzuzi Cup final

by
Collins Okinyo
January 12, 2016

The much sought after clash between Tanzanian rival clubs Simba and Yanga at the Mapinduzi Cup will eventually take place.

The game though will not be at the stage many had anticipated after both fell at the semifinal stage of the competition.

After Mtibwa held on to beat Simba 1-0 in the first semifinal, Ugandan side URA also ensured Yanga will also settle for the third place playoff after edging their opponents 4-3 in the post match shootouts.

They showed plenty of character too after down early on to an Amissi Tambwe 13th minute strike before forward Peter Lwasa beat the offside trap to score the equalizer in the 75th minute.

They then held their nerve in the shootouts with Jimmy Kulaba, Saidi Kyeyune, Deo Otieno and Brian Bwete all converting to capitalize on misses by Geoffrey Mwashiuya and Malimi Busungu.

Additional reporting by Monitor

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Collins Okinyo

Ex- CAF Media Expert. An expert on African football with over 15 years experience ,always with an ear to the ground with indepth knowledge of the game. I have worked for top publications including 7 years at www.supersport.com until i founded www.soka25east.com to quench the thirst of football lovers across the continent. I have trained young upcoming journalists who are now a voice in African football.I have covered World Cup,AFCON,CHAN,Champions League,Confederations Cup,Cecafa,Cosafa,Wafu and many other football tournaments across the World. Founder Football Africa Arena(FAA),Founder www.afrisportdigital.com