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LIRA, UGANDA | July 15, 2025 — The third day of the prestigious Dwog Pacu Cup 2025 delivered unforgettable action, dramatic surprises, and historic milestones as crowds continued to pour into UTC Lira and Lango College playgrounds to passionately support their ancestral teams.

‎With fans flooding the fields from across the Lango Sub-region, today’s fixtures lived up to expectations—featuring commanding victories, tense rivalries, and one of the biggest upsets in the tournament’s history.

‎ Matches at UTC LIRA PLAYGROUND:

‎1. 8:00 AM – Kwania vs Maruzi
‎Result: Maruzi 4 – 0 Kwania
‎Maruzi Constituency opened the day in style with a dominant performance, easily brushing aside Kwania.


‎2. 10:00 AM – Kioga vs Maruzi North
‎Result: Kioga 6 – 0 Maruzi North
‎Abdal Omara Aziz and Ambrose Kigozi each scored hat tricks in a record-setting win for Kioga.


‎3. 12:00 PM – Oyam North vs Lira City East
‎Result: Lira City East 1 – 0 Oyam North
‎A crucial goal gave Lira City East their first win of the tournament in a tightly contested game.


‎4. 2:00 PM – Apac Municipality vs Otuke East
‎Result: Otuke East 2 – 1 Apac Municipality
‎History was made as Otuke East stunned giants Apac Municipality with a dramatic victory—marking the first time Apac has ever lost in the tournament’s history.


‎5. 4:00 PM – Ajuri vs Lira City West
‎Result: Lira City West 2 – 0 Ajuri
‎City pride shone through as Lira City West walked away with a convincing win.


‎ Matches at LANGO COLLEGE PLAYGROUND:

‎1. 9:00 AM – Kioga North vs Erute North
‎Result: 2 – 2 Draw
‎A tightly contested opener ended with both teams sharing the spoils.


‎2. 11:00 AM – Kwania North vs Erute South
‎Result: Erute South 3 – 0 Kwania North
‎Goals from Emma Ongom and Ocen Emmanuel Mano ensured a smooth win, although a red card for Brian Ongom slightly marred Erute’s celebration.


‎3. 2:00 PM – Kole South vs Moroto County
‎Result: Kole South 3 – 1 Moroto County
‎Kole South showed class and control, comfortably securing three points.


‎4. 4:00 PM – Dokolo South vs Oyam South
‎Result: Dokolo South 1 – 0 Oyam South
‎A lone but well-timed goal wrapped up the day’s action.


‎Tomorrow’s Fixtures – July 16, 2025

‎✅ UTC LIRA PLAYGROUND:

‎8:00 AM – Moroto County vs Lira City East

‎10:00 AM – Oyam North vs Apac Municipality

‎12:00 PM – Otuke West vs Ajuri

‎2:00 PM – Dokolo North vs Kwania North

‎4:00 PM – Maruzi vs Erute North


‎✅ LANGO COLLEGE PLAYGROUND:

‎9:00 AM – Otuke East vs Kole South

‎11:00 AM – Oyam South vs Lira City West

‎2:00 PM – Kioga vs Erute South

‎4:00 PM – Kole North vs Kioga North


‎As the tournament intensifies, each match is drawing more passion and pride, reminding the region of the strong unity and cultural identity that football inspires. Day 3 will be remembered not just for the goals scored—but for the statements made, both on and off the pitch.

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