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David GOMBE Saturday, March 4 2023 •Busiro Vs Buddu (Muteesa II Memorial Stadium at Wankulukuku) Tickets: Entrance: 20,000 (ordinary), 50,000 (VIP) Masaza Cup Prize Money: •Winner – Sh12m •Runners Up – Sh9m •Third Place – Sh7m •Fourth Place – Sh5m The management of Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku is well prepared to host his Majesty the Kabaka of Buganda Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II for climax of the 2022 Masaza Cup Final. Muteesa II Stadium will be the venue for the 2022 Masaza Cup final between Buddu and Busiro slated for 4th March, 2023. The Masaza Cup organizing committee led by chairman…

David GOMBE Vipers SC have completed the signing of Angolan defender Nzau Miguel Lutumba. The defender has been cleared to play for Vipers SC, following his move in January. Lutumba is a defender, who can as well be employed as a defensive midfielder. He joined the five time Uganda Premier league champions on a two year employment contract during the January transfer window, but hadn’t secured the right documents to feature for the Kitende based side. Lutumba has been training with the Venoms for a month despite not featuring in for them. He joined as a free agent after departing…

It was joy and happiness as Fortebet gifts ‘rained’ on rresidents of Lira. Just like it has been across the country, Fortebet promotions team let by the company’s brand ambassador, Alex Muhangi stormed Lira loaded with the usual priceless freebies. Phones, European club jerseys, T-shirts, caps and wristbands among many other gifts were all given out to excited customers. “You have made this company number one betting centre in Uganda, this is the reason why Fortebet has to pay back to you in the same currency; making you number one customers,” Said Muhangi while handing over gifts to clients…

Gladys ZAWEDDE  The Buganda Region Football Associations (BRFA) have released the second round fixtures for the Buganda Regional league. The round will kick off on Sunday 26th February and climax on Sunday 28th May with a promotional play off final between Katonga leaders and Sezibwa leaders where the winner will earn an automatic place in the Big league. Last year’s finalists Kajjansi United who are currently occupying the third position with 19 points, nine behind leaders Buwambo United will start the second round against Standard High School Zzana at Uganda Clays grounds Kajjansi. Buwambo United start with an away game…

David GOMBE FUFA Big League side Kitara FC and Uganda Premier League outfit Wakiso Giants FC became the first two teams to reach the Round of 16 of the Stanbic Uganda Cup. Kitara edged Uganda Pentecostal University 2-1 at Kigaaya P/S in Hoima on Tuesday while Wakiso Giants needed shootouts to eliminate fellow UPL side Blacks Power 6-5 after a goalless draw in normal time at the Akii Bua Memorial Stadium in Lira. Dudu Ramadhan netted a brace as Sam Ssimbwa’s Kitara beat Pentecostal University 2-1 at Kigaaya playground. Bwambale AbdulBurst scored Pentecostal University’s goal. The Stanbic Uganda Cup Round…

David GOMBE There will be three fixtures in the Stanbic Uganda Cup Round of 32 will resume on Wednesday with three games. Vipers who suffered a 5-0 defeat to Moroccan giants Raja Casablanca in the CAF Champions league group C group opener will travel to FUFA Big League side Jinja North United for their round of 32 tie at Kakindu Stadium. On the same day, 2019 competition runners up Soltilo Bright Stars will visit to Mbale Heroes at Mbale Stadium. Bright Stars head coach Asaph Mwebaze asserts that his side will be motivated by their round of 64 performance over…

David GOMBE Plascon Uganda has announced a one year partnership with two time Masaza Cup Winners Buddu. The paint company have injected $20,000 into the 2016 and 2021 Masaza Cup champions. $10,000 will be in cash while the balance will go towards building the team’s brand both at Masaza Cup level and national stage. Buddu will lock horns with Busiro in the Masaza Cup final scheduled for 4th March at the Muteesa II Stadium in Wankulukuku. Moses Kato National Sales manager Plascon Uganda says sports is a platform that guarantees unique opportunities. “We have purposed to enhance and add colour…

GLADYS ZAWEDDE  2nd Game Connect Annual sports Tournament: Champions: Football: Adjumani Netball: Kampala Adjumani was successful in the football competition as Kampala was victorious in Netball during the second edition of the Game Connect Annual sports gala that climaxed recently in Northern Uganda. This event attracted teams from the 5 districts was hosted by Palabek Refugee settlement at Word View Primary school in Lamwo, Kitgum District. The theme of these games was “Sport for a better mental health and a common identity” with the bold objective of fronting sports as a tool to promote unity and improve mental health of young…

Sinan Rajub SENOGA Paul Nkata has been appointed as new head coach of Kenya Premier League side Wazito FC until the end of the season. Nkata comes in to fill the void left by his predecessor Jeff Odongo who was in charge of an interim basis before joining Kakamega Homeboyz as an assistant coach a few days ago. Until recently, Nkata was coaching Kenya second tier club Muhoroni Youth and almost guided them to a topflight promotion last season. Before his appointment at Muhoroni, Nkata was named Gor Mahia coach but the club’s announcement was rescinded and German coach Andreas…

David GOMBE Uganda national ladies Basketball team (Gazelles) final team for the Zone V Championship has been named. Evelyn Nakiyingi, Ekone Brenda, Shakirah Nanvubya, Bridget Aber and Youngster Shilla Lamunu are part of the final team. The players released include Small Forward Zainah Lokwameri, Small forward Agatha Kamwanda (UCU Lady Canons) and Guard Peruth Nyamwenge (KIU Rangers). Uganda will face Kenya in their opening game of the Zone V Championship while South Sudan and Egypt tussle it out in the opener on Tuesday. Rwanda is the other team that will take part in the five-team tournament. They already prevailed to…