After years of near misses and heartbreak in the playoff trenches, Kampala Region powerhouse CATDA FC has finally broken the long-standing promotion curse, and they did it in style under the tactical guidance of Head Coach Hamidu Kibirango.
The long-awaited dream was sealed with a hard-fought 3-2 aggregate victory over Buganda Region champions Super Eagles Lugongwe in the FUFA Regional League promotional playoffs.
The two-legged affair was a pulsating football spectacle where the first leg ended in a 1-1 deadlock, setting the stage for a thrilling decider at a packed Lugogo Omondi Stadium.
With nerves high and stakes even higher, CATDA FC rose to the occasion in the return leg, edging their rivals 2-1 to punch their ticket to the 2025/26 FUFA Big League.
Hadad Kambugu opened the scoring midway through the first half, sending the CATDA faithful into wild celebrations.
The momentum continued into the second stanza as team captain Michael Abura thundered in a second to double the advantage and tighten the grip on promotion.
Though Super Eagles clawed one back through Erias Kiyemba with 15 minutes to play, CATDA’s resilience held firm till the final whistle.
This triumph marks a monumental milestone in the club’s journey after falling short in previous playoff campaigns.
This moment of glory stands as a testament to perseverance, belief, and masterclass coaching by Hamidu Kibirango the architect of this historic ascent.
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