1st Futsal Tournament:
2015 Futsal Winners:
Institutions: Makerere University Business School (MUBS)
Guest Teams: Wazei F.C
It was a historic moment as Makerere University Business School (MUBS) and Wazei F.C were victorious in their respective categories during the first futsal football tournament held at the Lugogo Indoor Stadium on Saturday.
MUBS won the institutions’ event with Wazei led by Kampala central Member of Parliament taking the guest teams’ category.
After playing a part in KCC F.C’s 0-3 away Uganda Cup victory over Ndejje University, winger Baker Lukooya rushed to inspire MUBS in the finals with a great goal during their 3-1 victory over Kyambogo University.
Kampala Central Member of Parliament, Muhammed Nsereko was the architect for a star studded Wazei outfit, scoring two goals in two matches.
The Wazei F.C team also had the likes of Martin Mpuuga (SCVU), Fred Agandu (KJT Rwenshama) and Kamada ‘Ndiefi’ Ssebagala (The Saints F.C).
Wazei beat Galaxy F.M 3-1 before overcoming FUFA select 1-0 to take the best guest team’s award.
Nsereko was voted most valuable player at the event watched by a lively cheering crowd.
FUFA XI, one of the teams at the event convincingly defeated NBS T.V to book a final berth with Wazei in the finals.
FUFA XI’s goals were scored by Ivan Bayige (brace) and David Isabirye.
Sports presenter, Allan Ssewanyana netted NBS T.V’s lone strike that was treated with the wildest cheers from the crowd.
Galaxy FM beat NBS TV 2-1 in the classification duel.
Afande Kelekele notched one of Galaxy F.M’s Zzina goals.
Speaking at the official opening ceremony of the event, FUFA Technical Director, Asuman Lubowa appreciated all the participating teams and urged more players to take on the game.
Futsal is a great brand of football that the federation is trying to develop. For all of you who are participating, keep up the spirit and I would encourage more players to take on the game.
FUFA, Red Bull, NBS T.V, Galaxy F.M Zzina were the main partners of the event in conjunction with Futsal Association of Uganda.
Futsal officially becomes the fourth brand of football to be embraced in Uganda.
There is grass football, women’s football and Beach soccer that already dug their roots deep.
Futsal Uganda Association head, Hamza Jjunju appealed for more corporates to take on the game that he tagged enjoyed, simple and easy to learn.
Futsal is a great game of football. I call upon more corporate companies to embrace futsal. It is easy to learn, enjoyable and one sport that will help many workers stay fitness.
