Hot Pool club has started the 2015 season preparations on a high note signing two experienced players – Jonan ‘Joker’ Turigye and Humphrey Nsubuga.

Turigye, a 3 time national pool champion was recruited from the 2013 senior pool champions, Scrap Yard Pool Club at an undisclosed fee on a two year deal.

Christened Joker for his awesome drag shot on the pool table, the temperamental but vastly experienced Turigye has featured to a close a dozen clubs including; record champions, Skin Samona, Holiday, DV8, Venga Mbale, Takers and lately Scrap Yard.

Hotpool’s Financial Manager and Team Manager Bob Trubish, swears that;

We are determined to compete for this year’s league and we expect to sign two more players before the 2015 season kicks off.

Turigye joins the collection of stars at the Ntinda based club that includes Humphrey Nsubuga (signed from Rock Catalina), Adam Sebbi,Wasswa Wesley, Kim Kiruga and Moses Mukwaya.

The Pool Association of Uganda (PAU) player transfers started late December 2014 and will close in March 2015.

Turigye’s Profile at a glance:

Full Names: Jonan Turigye

Nick Name: Joker

Parents: Gen. John Herbertson Kalyalugokwe & Rev. Canon Monica Kalyalugokwe

Date of Birth: 28th August 1983

Current Club: Hot Pool Club

Other Clubs: Holiday Pool Club, DV8, Venga Mbale Pool Club, Skina Samona, Takers and Scrap Yard.

Honours: League Winner (DV8, Skin Samona & Scrap Yard), Winner Clubs Knock out (Skin Samona), National Open Winner (2008, 2010 & 2013), Winner Easter Cup (2002, 2006, 2007 & 2008), Winner Christmas Cup (2006, 2007 & 2008), National Team (Pool Cranes) Player at the 2014 Africa Black Pool Championships, Dar es salaam.

Best Shot: Drag Shot

David Isabirye is a senior staff writer for Kawowo Sports where he covers most of the major events.

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