Kumalo Sports Club show cased their appearance in the Dong Acoli Cup 2025 first edition securing two consecutive victories in their opening fixtures last Saturday at Gulu High School Playground.
Odong Andrew’s powerful header from Okot Nelson Mandela’s precise cross just before halftime delivered a hard-fought 1-0 win, earning Kumalo their crucial first three points.
In their second tournament outing, Kumalo took control early as Richard Akena finished expertly from Yona Opiyo’s incisive through ball. Late in the match, substitute Joel Kawanga sealed the 2-0 win over Atanga Red Bulls with a superb strike assisted by Captain Brian Acire.
Kumalo Sports Club Captain Brian Aduga, commended the Club’s recent victories, acknowledging the team’s resilience against formidable opponents. He assured fans that the squad is prepared to deliver another strong performance in their upcoming matches.
Mass Villa FC captain Komakech Michael Comboni acknowledged Kumalo Sports Club’s impressive performance, commending their strong play and expressing confidence in his team’s ability to regroup and perform better in upcoming matches.
Atanga Red Bulls captain Jimmy Gitim expressed disappointment following his team’s recent
performance but remains confident in their ability to advance through the group stages of the Dong Acholi
Cup.
Kumalo Sports Club head coach Francis Ochora expressed pride in his team’s performance during their first two Dong Acholi Cup victories.
With these two wins, Kumalo Sports Club now leads Group D with 6 points. Atanga Red Bulls sit second with 3 points after defeating Mass Villa Football Club who remains at the bottom of the group with two consecutive losses. Gulu Football Academy, yet to play a match, occupies third place keeping the group standing poised for an exciting conclusion.
