Buffaloes have booked their place in the Uganda Premiership final after defeating Impis 28-12 in the second leg of their semifinal, completing a commanding 48-23 aggregate victory.
Heading into the return leg with a 20-11 advantage from the first meeting, Buffaloes were determined to finish the job on home soil, and they wasted little time asserting their dominance.
The hosts struck first through Yassin Waswa, who crossed for the opening try before adding the conversion for a 7-0 lead.
Impis responded through scrum-half Robert Ssentongo, who dotted down after a series of powerful mauls and pick-and-go phases. Darren Aine added the conversion to level matters at 7-7.
Buffaloes regained control when Hector Twinomugisha powered over for their second try, with Waswa once again successful from the tee to make it 14-7.
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After the break, Impis reduced the deficit with an unconverted try to close the gap to just two points and briefly raise hopes of a comeback.
However, Buffaloes responded emphatically. Meddie Abdullah crossed for another try, and Waswa’s conversion stretched the lead to 21-12.
Daniel Otim then put the result beyond doubt with Buffaloes’ fourth try of the afternoon. The conversion was added to seal a 28-12 victory on the day and a convincing 48-23 aggregate triumph.
The win sends Buffaloes into the Uganda Premiership final, where they will look to cap off an impressive campaign with the championship title.
