Apac DLG silence Radio Apac with 1–0 Independence Day victory

10 October 2026, 6:50 pm

By: Radio Apac sports team

Apac District Local Government defeated Radio Apac 92.9 FM by one goal to nil in an exciting football match held at Apac Boma Grounds as the district joined the rest of Uganda to celebrate the country’s 64th Independence Anniversary.

The match attracted a huge crowd and several dignitaries, including Maruzi County Member of Parliament Peter Obong Acuda, Kwania District Chairperson George KK Akaca, Apac Municipality Mayor Maclean Odongo Awada and Apac District LC5 Chairperson Ambrose Agec Opio, among others.

The decisive moment came in the closing minutes of the first half when Bonny Ajal, a teacher at Maruzi Seed Secondary School, converted a free kick to give Apac District Local Government the lead. Despite Radio Apac’s efforts to find an equaliser, the district team held on to secure a 1–0 victory.

Speaking at the opening of the match, Apac Municipality Mayor Maclean Odongo Awada commended Apac District Local Government and Radio Apac for organising the game, describing it as an important initiative for promoting unity and bringing communities together.

Awada said the match reflected the district’s efforts under the NRM government to promote social cohesion through corporate social responsibility initiatives.

Kwania District Chairperson George KK Akaca also applauded the initiative, describing sports as one of the most effective ways of uniting people from different backgrounds.

Akaca thanked Apac District Local Government for engaging the media through the match, noting that the media plays a crucial role as an important pillar of governance by informing the public.

Meanwhile, Apac District LC5 Chairperson Ambrose Agec Opio expressed satisfaction with the day’s celebrations, saying the Independence Day activities had been enjoyable.

Agec, who featured as Apac District Local Government’s first-choice goalkeeper for only 19 minutes, kept a clean sheet and promised that the district would host Radio Apac for a return-leg match on Christmas Day in December.

The Radio Apac Station Manager, Mike Okwang Ogule, acknowledged the strength of both teams and thanked the players and organisers for entertaining the public during the Independence Day celebrations.

Okwang, however, maintained that the defeat would not weaken his team’s resolve, saying Radio Apac team remained strong.

He added that the most important achievement was making the Independence Day celebrations lively and memorable for the people of Apac.

The match was widely appreciated by fans, who described it as a successful way of celebrating Uganda’s 64 years of independence while strengthening cooperation between the media and local government.

The match also highlighted the role of sports in promoting unity, friendship and community engagement beyond political and institutional boundaries.