Christine Akullo bagged Uganda the only gold medal at the 2015 All Africa games that ended on the 19^th of September in Congo Brazzaville

The 22 year old Akullo clocked 13.34 seconds to win the  women’s T13 100m race at the Kintele National Stadium in Brazzaville.

Akullo’s medal saved Team Uganda from minors as it was the country’s only gold from a team of 35 athletes.

She joins other Ugandans who managed to secure medals at the tournament in the names of  T12 400m silver medalist David Emong, Badminton’s Edwin Ekiring and  pugilist Kennedy Katende of boxing who won Uganda bronze .

Uganda finished 18^th with four medals; 1 gold, 1 silver and 2 of bronze

Egypt topped the medal table with 193 medals; 74 gold, 56 silver and 63 bronze followed by South Africa and Algeria

Masindi XI 0-6 Uganda Cranes

The Uganda Cranes put six goals past Masindi XI in a dazzling performance at the first regional tour that took place over the weekend in Masindi at Masindi stadium.

Airtel Uganda in partnership with FUFA and Nile Special, rolled out the national team’s regional tours aimed at reaching the grassroots fans and appreciating the regional local teams.

The regional tours comprise of a selected regional or local team playing against the Uganda Cranes in a friendly match.

The first regional game saw Uganda Cranes score six goals against Masindi XI who were unable to find the net against the Cranes defense.

Masindi XI was given a chance to go up against all the available Uganda Cranes team members as they played two separate teams from the national team.

Robert Sentongo, the stand in team captain for the first half, scored a brace as he led his side to a four goal lead in the first half of the game.

The second team led by Richard Kassaga sealed the win with two more goals in the second half.

The Tour that was done last year dubbed “Namutiima” will see Uganda Cranes do four regional tours in Masindi, Masaka, Arua and Kampala with two of these tours happening this year and the other two will take place next year.

Amid a growing interest in Rugby amongst Ugandans, Heineken, a worldwide partner of Rugby World Cup 2015, has kicked off its latest campaign ‘This is Rugby’ at Legends Rugby Club in Kampala.

The campaign aims to drive broader appeal of the games, by not only having live match views but also adding a first-class experience for Heineken consumers. In a statement released on friday evening, The Heineken Uganda National Sales Manager Nathan Akandwanaho noted that ;“Rugby World Cup 2015 is tipped to be the biggest ever. To celebrate, we want to give Ugandan fans the ultimate screen experience that brings another level of enjoyment to the tournament and really opens Rugby World Cup 2015.’’

In the run up to the final show down on 31^st October, Heineken Uganda will be hosting live screening events for fans across the country giving Rugby fans the chance to win exclusive Rugby merchandise.

The 2015 Rugby World Cup will be hosted in England and has been marked as one of the greatest sporting occasions of its kind.

With 31 men in each of the squads, there are a total of 620 players taking part in this tournament – it promises to be a spectacular event, laced with unpredictability.

The two African teams that qualified for the tournament are South Africa and Namibia.

Singo 5-0 Buddu

Ssingo emerged 2015 Buganda Masaza Cup Champions after thrashing Buddu 5-0 at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium on Saturday.

Ssingo, a side that had previously finals to Mawokoota and Gomba in 2013 and 2014 respectively, came back in style and thrashed a highly rated Buddu.

An Own goal and Edirisa Lubega’s solitary goal sealed the lead for  Singo before  FIFA referee  Brian Nsubuga calling the game into half time.

After the halftime break, Buddu came back with hopes of getting back into the game but Ssingo remained strong by making numerous attacks.

Ssingo’s  Makweth Awor made it three before completing his hat trick in the and the first at Masaza cup final.

The match was graced by the Kabaka of Buganda Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II who was welcomed by Vice Chairman Edward Ssekandi and Buganda Premier Charles Peter Mayiga.

Past Winners.

2004-Gomba

2005 Mawokoota.

2006 -Kooki

2007 -Mawokoota.

2008 -Kyadondo

2009- Gomba

2010- Never played.

2011- Buruli.

2012 -Bulemeezi

2013- Mawokoota

2014- Gomba

2015 -Singo.

7th Uganda Woodball Open Championship:

10th – 11th October 2015 at St Joseph’s Technical Institute, Kisubi.

Coral Coat painting company has boosted Uganda Woodball Federation (UWbF) with Shs10m financial package ahead of the 8th Uganda Woodball Open Championship slated for 10th-11th October 2015 at St Joseph Kisubi Technical Institute, Kisubi.

While receiving the dummy cheque at the federation offices on Balintuma road in Kampala on Tuesday, UWbF President, Paul Mark Kayongo applauded the sponsor for sponsoring the tournament.

“We are so impressed that of all companies, Coral Coat has stood with us, we pledge to remain in touch with you for such a heartedly spirit as far as woodball is concerned in the country”

The package is the first ever sponsorship deal for the Uganda Open Woodball Championship since its inception in 2007.

The 7^th Coral Coatings – Uganda Woodball Open will witness over 30 teams in the competition.

The schools category was last held in 2013 during the 5^th edition where St. Francis Junior School Budo emerged champions.

Confirmed participating teams;

Primary Schools

1.   Entebbe Junior Primary School – Entebbe

2.   Igma Infant Primary School

3.   Motherwell Junior School – Mutungo

4.   Nalugala Moslem Primary School – Entebbe

5.   St. Agnes Primary School – Entebbe

6.   St. Donozio Primary School

7.   St. Theresa Girls’ Primary School

8.   Victor’s Junior Christian School

Secondary Schools

1.   Airforce Secondary School – Entebbe

2.   Bishop Cyprian Kihangire S.S

3.   Entebbe Parents Secondary School

4.   Kisubi Mapeera S.S

5.   Kisubi Seminary

6.   Kyambogo College School

7.   Luzira Secondary School

8.   Mpoma Boys School

9.   Mpoma Girls School

10. Mugezi S.S

11. Naalya S.S.S Lugazi

12. Nakawa Vocational Institute

13. St. Mary’s College Kisubi

Clubs/Universities

1.   Bishop Stuart University

2.   Botladz Woodball Club

3.   Busitema University

4.   Entebbe Woodball Club

5.   Makerere University Business School

6.   Ndejje University

7.   Ndejje Woodball Club

8.   Nkumba University

9.   St. Joseph’s Technical Institute Kisubi

10.  Uganda Christian University

Corporates

1.   Bank of Uganda Woodball Club

2.   Coral Coatings Ltd

3.   Mubende Woodball Club

4.   Ndejje Corporate Club

5.   Reigners Woodball Club

6.   SMACON Woodball Club

7.   St. Benedict Technical Institute

8.   St. Joseph’s Technical Institute Kisubi

9.   Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB)

Ndejje University has won 5 of the last 6 editions while Kyambogo University won the gong in 2009.

Independence Day Match: 9^th October 2015

KCCA F.C Vs SC Villa – Nakivubo Stadium (4:30pm)

Entry Fees: 5000 (Ordinary) and 10,000 (VIP)

Sixteen time record league Champions, SC Villa will hope to bounce back form their loss to reigning league Champions when they face KCCA FC in the Independence Cup slated for 9^th October at the Nakivubo Stadium.

Villa who suffered a 2-1 loss at the hands of Vipers SC will face an on form KCCA FC who tops the log of the Uganda Premier League table standing.

The garbage collectors will come into the match without the services of defender, Timothy Awani, Muzamil Mutyaba, Ivan Ntege, Joseph Ochaya and Hakim Senkumba. They are training with the Cranes team.

For SC Villa, only two defenders in Henry Katongole and Isaac Muleme will miss the game.

There will be a trophy and medals for the winner in accordance to the match organizers.

2015 FUFA Awards, 26th November 2015, Serena Hotel

Vipers SC duo of Farouk Miya and Keziron Kizito together with former URA FC midfielder, Yassar Mugerwa have been short listed to vie for the inaugural FUFA best player award slated to for November 26, 2015.

Speaking at the Press conference held at Achwa hall, Kampala Serena Hotel on Tuesday, FUFA boss, Moses Magogo hinted that the awards target to recognize excelling Ugandan footballers.

“FUFA is recognizing talent and the efforts of the players, referees and coaches, who are key elements of the game, the FUFA awards will again be instrumental at creating competitiveness with in our players,” Eng. Magogo noted.

The awards will see off the winners take home a car and a land title for each of the best male and female players of the year, Land titles for various winners.

Airtel Uganda injected in money worth Shs100m.

Uganda Kobs skipper, also a regular with the senior team Farouk Miya will face a stiff challenge from former URA FC and now an Orland Pirates striker, Yasser Mugerwa together with another Vipers SC midfield maestro Kezironi Kizito.

Nominees:

Male player of the year 2014/15: Kezironi Kizito (Vipers and Uganda Kobs), Farouk Miya (Vipers, Uganda Kobs and Uganda Cranes), Yasser Mugerwa (Orlando Pirates and Uganda Cranes)

Female player of the year 2014/15: Winnie Babirye (Buikwe She Red Stars), Sandra Nabweteeme (Kawempe Muslim) and Hasfa Nassuna (Kawempe Muslim).

Aside the best male and female player of the year, there are 9 other categories that is coaching, refereeing, fair play, up-coming talent which will also be rewarded.

Categories of Awards:

• Male player of the year
• Female player of the year
• Best XI
• FUFA Presidential Award
• Fair play award
• Upcoming Talent
• Referee of the year
• Coach of the year
• Fans Favourite player 2014/15 (Ugandan player)
• Beach Soccer player of the year
• Fans’ Favourite player in the European leagues

The adjudicatory chamber of the Ethics Committee chaired by Hans Joachim Eckert has provisionally banned FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter, UEFA President and FIFA Vice-President Michel Platini, and FIFA Secretary General Jérôme Valcke (who has already been put on leave by his employer FIFA) for a duration of 90 days.

The duration of the bans may be extended for an additional period not exceeding 45 days. The former FIFA Vice-President Chung Mong-joon has been banned for six years and fined CHF 100,000.

During this time, the above individuals are banned from all football activities on a national and international level. The bans come into force immediately.

The grounds for these decisions are the investigations that are being carried out by the investigatory chamber of the Ethics Committee.

The chairman of the chamber is Dr Cornel Borbély. The investigation into Joseph S. Blatter is being carried out by Robert Torres, the investigation into Michel Platini by Vanessa Allard.

The proceedings against the South Korean football official Chung Mong-joon were opened in January 2015 based on findings in the report on the investigation into the bidding process for the 2018/2022 FIFA World Cups™.

He has been found guilty of infringing article 13 (General rules of conduct), article 16 (Confidentiality), article 18 (Duty of disclosure, cooperation and reporting), article 41 (Obligation of the parties to collaborate) and article 42 (General obligation to collaborate) of the FIFA Code of Ethics.

The Ethics Committee is unable to comment on the details of the decisions until they become final, due to the provisions of article 36 (Confidentiality) of the FIFA Code of Ethics.

Source: fifa.com

2015 University Football League:

Quarter-Finals (2^nd Leg): Nkumba University 1-1 Ndejje University

Aggregate Score (Ndejje Wins 3-2)

Ndejje University advanced to semi-finals of the University football League following a 1 all draw in the return league of the quarter finals at Nkumba play grounds on Wednesday last week.

The Luwero based side came into the game with a 2-1 advantage having won Nkumba at their home in Luwero and only a draw was enough to book them a place into the semis.

Steven Ayo found the lead for the visitors with just eight minutes off the first half after Nkumba University skipper, Douglas Muganga had fumbled with the ball.

At half time, Ndejje had went ahead to enjoy the driving seat with their 1-0 lead.

However after recess, Nkumba bounced back in a better fashion by launching attacks in search for an equalizer.

In the 60^th minute, former Kampala Kids League (KKL) and 2013 Uganda top flight league debutants of Aurum Roses FC star, Martin Sseruwagi netted for the hosts, an equalizer from an indirect free kick.

From then Nkumba accelerated their attacking rate and in the 78^th minute Ndejje were then reduced to 10 men when Erisa Lutaaya was red carded.

This seemingly caused panic and piled more misery to the Ndejje side as Nkumba continued to raid their goal.

However the score remained 1-1 at full time.

Uganda National Boxing team, the Bombers ended on a poor note after being eliminated at the ongoing Aiba World Boxing Championship in Doha, Qatar.

The team of three that had represented the Country in the last qualification stage of the 2016 Rio De Janeiro Olympics, all fell out at the preliminary round.

At first, Light Fly weight (49 kgs) pugilist Fazil Juma Kaggwa was disqualified from the tournament due to overweight in the category.

This lowered the expectations of team performance since he is the 2014 Common Wealth games bronze medalist.

Team captain, Rodgers Ssemitala lost his bout to Padilla Bennet Segundo David from Ecuador on unanimous decision.

Then hopes remained in the Fly Weight UPDF experienced pugilist, Hassan Asuuni Abdul on lost to to Pakistan unseeded pugilist Kwon Chol Guk.

The team was sponsored by the President of Uganda, HE Yoweri Kaguta Museveni who unleashed close to Shs100m to cater for tickets, accommodation and a $ 2520 for each as upkeep.

The tournament started on 5^th October 2015 and will run up to 15^th of the same month.

Full team; Fazil Kaggwa Juma,

Rodgers Ssemitala,

Hassan Asuuni Abdul,

Head Coach; Dick Katende,

Team Manager- Fred Kavuma,

Ass. Team Manger- Assen Ninsiima.

2015 Independence Day Match:

• KCCA F.C 0 (4) – 0 (2) SC Villa

Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) football club clinched to the 2015 Independence Day cup after thumping SC Villa 4-2 on penalties.

With normal time yielding nothing on score sheet, the two most successful clubs in Ugandan football had to go for penalty shootouts

SC Villa’s first penalty taker, Misi Katende went wide off the goal posts before KCCA FC goalkeeper Mugabi  saved Sulaiman Achero’s effort.

KCCA FC successfully converted their penalties through midfielder Joseph Matovu, Owen Kasule, skipper Tom Matisko and Habibu Kavuma’s winner.

Golfer Flavia Namakula, won a bronze medal for the Uganda People’s Defense Forces at the 6th CISM World Military Games in Mungyeong, South Korea.

Namakula a sergeant in the UPDF clinched to the victory with scores of 77, 74, 80 and 81, 312 gross during the four day tourney on the par 72 course in South Korea.

Last year Namakula together with Evelyn Asiimwe in a mixed double won silver for UPDF in the ladies category before Namakula clinching to another Silver that saw her promoted in the army from Corporal to Sergeant.

Meanwhile Namakula won silver at the 2014 Military Golf championship in Bahrain whereas Ssekabembe is a commonwealth medalist in Glasgow Scotland though he has failed to bounce back at the 2015 Korea military games after being knocked out at the quarter final stage.

UPDF team  in Korea was led by the Deputy CDF  Lt Gen Charles Angina , Brig. Phenihas Katirima (Chief of Mission), Capt Joseph Mutebi (Team Coach) and Capt Dr Robert Zavuga (Team Doctor).

The 6^th edition of the World Military games rolled –off on the 2^nd of October 2015 and came to end on October 12

Express FC 2-0 Uganda Cranes

Giants, Express FC lighted up their winning league form on to a build –Up match after beating Micho’s selected CHAN side 2-0.

Goals were from former KCCA striker, Tony Odur in the 18th minute and Eric Ssebuguzi “Bucha” on Monday evening.

Isaac Okello’s brilliant pass to Tony Odur left the former Nkana Red Devil’s forward with no option but to find the back of the net with just 18 minutes of the first half.

For the second goal, former Vipers SC magician Sulaiman Mike Mutyaba’s effort made it easy for Eric Ssebuguzi, who had just replaced Emma Kalyowa to notch a powerful header past goalie Ismail Watenga to send Express Fc fans into frenzy.

The second half saw Micho make changes with Joseph Ochaya coming in for Isaac Muleme.

Others changes were Ibrahim Kiyemba, Hassan Wasswa Dazo, Shafiq Bakaki, Ivan Ntege, Deus Bukenya, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Farouk Miya, Ceaser Okhuti, Erisa Ssekisambu.

For Express FC, Ali Kiggundu replaced Elungat, Eric Ssebuguzi who doubled the lead came in for Emma Kalyowa before  Julius Ogwang, Hamid Kayongo, Ronald Seku, Musa Mukasa, Yafeesi Mubiru, Charles Wamala were too given a moment to feature in the game.

Cranes will play another Build-Up match against 16 time record League holders SC Villa on today at Nakivubo stadium.

URA FC striker Robert Ssentongo has been expelled from the Uganda Cranes CHAN team that will face Sudan this Saturday at Nakivubo stadium.

Cranes head Coach Mlutin “Micho” Sredojevic confirmed the development on Monday evening at Mutesa II stadium, Wankulukuku after the Cranes lost 2-0 to Express FC in a Build-up game.

“I won’t tolerate someone who can put his personal business first ahead of the National team, He has abused the nation and every Ugandan and for that issue we have expelled him from the team,” said Micho.

Ssentongo who has been featuring for the Cranes side since 2003 was replaced with Express FC striker, Tonny Odur.

Odur scored the opening goal for Express FC a match the Red Eagles won 2-0 on Monday at Wankulukuku stadium.

The former KCCA FC goal machine joins four other summoned strikers on the team with team-mate Ceaser Okhuti, Frank Kalanda, Erisa Sekisambu and John Ssemazzi.

Uganda hosts Sudan in the first leg of the second round of CHAN qualifiers this Saturday at Nakivubo Stadium.

Current Uganda Cranes CHAN Squad:

Goal Keepers: Mathias Kigonya,  Isma Watenga and James Alitho

Defenders: Ibrahim Kiyemba, Joseph Ochaya, Hassan Wasswa Dazo, Shafiq Bakaki, Denis Okot, Timothy Awani, Henry Katongole, Benard Muwanga

Midfielders:  Ivan Ntege, Deus Bukenya, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Farouk Miya, Hakim Senkumba and Peter Katumba

Strikers: Samson Ceaser Okhuti, Erisa Ssekisambu, Kezironi Kizito, John Ssemazzi, Frank Kalanda

Football governing body in Uganda, FUFA has released the kick off date for the 2nd edition of the FUFA Women’s Elite League.

According to FUFA Competitions Committee headed by Ali Mwebe, the league will kick off on November 8, at various play grounds with fixtures expected to be released by October 24 2015.

16 teams have confirmed participation with 11 from the inaugural League while five (5) teams have been promoted and they include; London College FC, Nansana, Mutesa I Royal University FC, Ghadafi Integrated Women FC and Devine Stars FC from Soroti.

The teams have been divided into two groups – Victoria and Elizabeth and the top four from each group at the end of the normal season will qualify to the knock out round.

Kawempe Muslim are the reigning champions having defeated Buikwe She Red Stars 3-2 in the inaugural season finale to lift the maiden crown.

Groups:

Victoria Group: Kawempe Muslim FC, Western United FC, Gafford Ladies FC, Makerere University, Mutesa I Royal University , Gadafi Integrated , Ajax Ladies and Wakiso Hills FC

Elizabeth Group: Buikwe She Red Stars, She Corporates, Bidco Women, UCU Lady Cardinals, London College Nansana, Kakira Women, Devine Stars and Eastern Heroes.

Mr. Universe Ivan has on Tuesday flown out of the country to contest in the World Cup natural body building championship and Natural Olympia contest slated for November 7 and November 12-15 in San Diego and Las Vegas respectively.

Byekwaso who won the Mr. Universe body building championship in august, promised to repeat history by bringing back gold to Uganda.

“Like always, I would like to thank God, the UBBFA, and Pemba Sports for being there for me. My dream has always been to promote the country through bodybuilding on the international level and I think I have reached somewhere, I promise to come back with a medal,” Byekwaso said.

The 36 year old who left early for the championships for extra preparations with renowned San Diego based natural bodybuilding coach Gaspar Lorenzo ahead of the two events, was sponsored by Pemba Sports Africa. 

Jackson Pemba, the chairman of the sports promotion company unleashed a sponsorship package of $20,000 (Sh73m) for an air ticket, training, accommodation and upkeep while in the US.

Byekwaso’s last showcase and the first ever at the Natural Olympia saw him win a bronze medal last year. 

He will later be joined by two other Ugandan body builders; reigning Mr. Kampala Mubarak Kizito and Robert Yiga. 

Frank Kalanda and team captain Farouk Miya scored two first half goals to give Uganda Cranes the command after winning 2-0 over Sudan at Nakivubo Stadium on Saturday.

The ground was slippery after the overnight rains in Kampala prior to the game.

Uganda finished the game with ten players after Hassan Wasswa Dazo was sent off for a professional foul.

The well attended match was watched by the prime minister of Uganda, Hon Ruhakana Rugunda.

The Cranes created further chances through Ceaser Okhuti and Miya but none could yield any fruitful dividend in terms of goal count.

The Cranes re-group on Monday for a residential camp at the FUFA Technical center, Njeru.

The return leg will take place in Khartoum on Saturday, 24th October 2015.

Uganda Cranes XI:

James Alitho (G.K), Ibrahim Kiyemba, Joseph Ochaya, Hassan Wasswa Dazo, Shafik Bakaki, Ivan Ntege, Ceaser Okuti, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Farouk Miya (Captain), Frank Kalanda, Kezironi Kizito

Replacements:

Denis Okot replaced Kezironi Kizito, Hakim Ssenkumba replaced Muzamil Mutyaba and Tony Odur replaced Ceaser Okhuti

Subs Not Used:

Mathias Kigonya (G.K), Isaac Muleme, John Ssemazzi and Erisa Ssekisambu

Source: http://www.fufa.co.ug/

The Motorsport fraternity in the country is mourning the death of the long serving Federation publicist Hajji Juma Nkambwe.

Nkambwe died on monday morning at Gwatiro Hospital in Bweyogerere following a high blood pressure attack at his office moments after dropping his children to school.

It is said that Nkambwe arrived at his office in good mood before he was seen falling down and later rushed to hospital where he was pronounced dead upon arrival.

The deceased has been publicist Chairman for the FMU for the last six years and his demise is a great blow to the motor sport fraternity in Uganda.

He is a former rally driver and a well-known SC Villa die-hard.

TOTAL Uganda has today donated 2,500 litres of fuel worth Shs9.5 million to this weekend’s UMOSPOC Independence rally, the sixth round of this season’s National Rally Championship scheduled to take place in Buikwe, Luweero, and Mukono.

Total Uganda has also fully facilitated John Consta, who is fourth on the National Rally Championship log with TOTAL Quartz Lubricants, fuel and cash.

Presenting a dummy cheque at Total Head Office 8^th Industrial Area in Kampala this morning, Total Uganda Human Resource & Administration Manager Susan Nampala said the rally will be a good testing ground for TOTAL’s products, particularly lubricants which have age resistance technology to keep engines younger for longer.

She commended media for the coverage it has given to the sport over the years and encouraged them to continue promoting the sport especially talented Ugandan drivers.

“Today it is indeed my great honor and privilege to present our contribution to the Uganda Motorsport Club for the UMOSPOC Independence Rally that revs off this weekend, starting Friday to Sunday. In addition to the contribution of Shs9.5 million, we have also added extra sponsorship for John Consta,” Nampala said.

TOTAL Uganda has previously sponsored the Mountains of the Moon UMC rally and the CMC Rally in Mukono which took place in May.

On the global scale, Total has been involved in rally for more than 45 years. Total is a partner of Citroen in the World Rally Championship (WRC). Since the early 2000s, Total-supported teams have won eight world manufacturers’ and nine world drivers’ championship titles with Sebastien Loeb.

Speaking at the same function, The Federation of Motorsport Uganda (FMU) Chairman, Jack Wavamunno thanked Total for the gesture adding that the firm has for years been one of the major contributors to the development of the sport in Uganda.

The UMOSPOC Independence rally forms an important circuit in the national rally calendar and it is decisive in determining the eventual winner of the NRC championship.

Grand Finale: Amos Ndyagumanawe 7-5 Alfred Gumikiriza

Amos Ndyagumanawe ‘Real Shooter’ is the 2015 Nile special national pool champion after beating Alfred Gumikiriza on Saturday.

Ndyagumanawe, Samona club pool player beat 127 other players and the grand finale was played at Lugogo indoor stadium on Saturday, 24th October 2015.

His composure at the table managed him to go past 2012 national pool winner Alfred Gukiriza Alfred ‘Black Sheep’ 7-5 in a thrilling game to win a brand new Toyota Mark II vehicle, UGX2M, two pool tables, a winners’ jacket, and Socks.

This was a second time the two were meeting at the grand finale with their last encounter that occurred in 2012 and at the time Alfred Gumikiriza overcame Ndyagumanawe.

“Am so excited upon this victory, I had enough preparation that even required me to go and camp in Kenya but all in all God has answered my prayers,” the excited Nyagumanawe lamented.

Meanwhile, Pool Association of Uganda president, Farouk Wamala Kisuze commended Nile Breweries for supporting the game that has transformed the lives of the competitors.

“We thank our sponsors, Nile Breweries for their continued support and contribution to the game, we shall keep on moving with such friends who are eager to see the sport grow in the country,” Kisuze said

The tournament is the biggest event on the Pool Association of Uganda calendar.

Over 5000 players were engaged in the national qualifiers that traversed the entire country including virgin regions of Moroto and Moyo.

All Winners:

2001 – Bob Meneni

2003 – Jeff Miiro

2008 – Jonah ‘Joker’ Turigye

2009  -Fred ‘Bonde’ Namanya

2011 – Halifan Ntwali

2012 – Alfred ‘Black Sheep’ Gumikiriza

2013 – Jonah ‘Joker’ Turigye

2014 – Fahad ‘The Bee’ Ssewankambo

2015 – Amos ‘Real Shooter’ Ndyagumanawe