NILE RAPIDS STAGE STUNNING COMEBACK TO SECURE A PLACE IN THE UGANDA CUP FINAL. SHE WOLVES UPSET THE PANTHERS.

Nile Rapids, defending champions of the Uganda Cup delivered a thrilling performance as they came from behind to defeat Avengers in a high-energy, emotionally charged encounter.

Avengers struck first, using quick ball movement and aggressive defensive lines to unsettle the champions. For much of the opening half, they dictated the tempo and forced the Rapids onto the back foot. The Rapids’ usual fluidity was disrupted, and their fans watched anxiously as the Avengers held a narrow but deserved lead.

The Nile Rapids showed exactly why they hold the crown.
With composure and grit, the Rapids tightened their structure in the second half, Tina Akello’s boot kept them in play and her game build up helped the rapids slice through gaps and capitalise on every opportunity created.

The turning point came midway through the second half, when sustained pressure from the Rapids’ backs resulted in a try that flipped the momentum entirely. From that moment, the champions played with renewed belief and tactical precision. Avengers regained their lead with eight minutes remaining on the clock but the undying atitude of the rapids helped them secure the win off a run from Minat Namono who grounded between the uprights and Tinas boot secured the win. Avengers 22 – 24 Nile Rapids.

On the other hand the She Wolves shock Panthers to book a spot in the Final!

In one of the standout upsets of the tournament, She Wolves coming in as clear underdogs, defeated the Panthers 10–5 to secure their place in the final. Despite missing several key players who were away representing Uganda on national duty, She Wolves showed remarkable depth, grit, and determination.Panthers, tipped as favourites, looked confident, but the She Wolves refused to be intimidated. Their defensive discipline frustrated the Panthers’ attacking efforts, while their efficient use of possession produced two crucial tries that shifted the momentum firmly in their favour.

With a 5–10 final score, She Wolves proved that heart and teamwork can outweigh the odds. Their victory not only stunned the Panthers’ faithful but also sent a strong message to their next opponents the Nile rapids as they move in for an all eastern derby in the 2025 Uganda Cup Finals.