Standard Chartered Trophy 2015 (Uganda Version)
Saturday, 21st February 2015
9:00 a.m – Dusk
Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Kampala
Have you ever dreamt about being in the state of the Art Famous Liverpool home in England?
In case your answer is in the affirmative, then as a MUST, you should be at the Nelson Mandela Stadium on Saturday to play in the Ugandan version of the Standard Chartered Trophy tourney this Saturday.
At least 40 teams have confirmed participation in the Uganda version qualifiers whose winner will represent the country.
Urban T.V’s representative, Thomas Muruka at the draws
The teams were drawn in 8 groups of 5 apiece at a glamorous brief event held at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel on Thursday.
Edgar Youth’s coach, Arthur Kyesimiira, head of technical at the event clarified on the format of play:
The 40 teams were drawn in groups of 5 each. 10 minutes will be played per game with 5 for each half. The teams will play round robin with the best two per group qualifying to the round of 16, then quarter finals, semis and finally the grand finals
FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson, who witnessed the ceremony appealed to the corporate community to turn up in big numbers for the event.
This is a way of socializing and a platform to keep fit. All the people especially the corporate are urged to turn up.
The best team will qualify for the East African regional finals slated for next March in Nairobi. The best performers will also walk away with various prizes including autographed balls with Liverpool legends.
Action on Saturday at Namboole starts by 9 a.m and will climax with performances from one of Uganda’s leadings musicians, Bebe Cool.
Coca Cola’s strong man, Keneddy Mutenyo (left) attended the draws at Sheraton Hotel, Kampala
Participating Teams:
Group 1: Liverpool Fans 1, Roofings 2, NSSF, Roofings 1 and Daily Monitor
Group 2: Coca Cola, Three Way Shipping Company, Leshego 1, Silk Events, Standard Chartered Bank 3
Group 3: Unknown 3, New Vision, Liverpool Fans 2, Simba Group of Companies, Three Way , Shipping Company 2
Group 4: Sanyu F.M, Unknown 2, Standard Chartered Bank 1, Urban T.V, Team Robbie Fowler
Group 5: Kenny Danglesh, Cipla Chemicals, Uganda Breweries Limited 1, Team Kevin Kegan, SSL Logistics 2
Group 6: Bukedde, Steven Gerrad Speke Road, Unknown 1, UBL 2, Coca Cola
Group 7: Red Pepper, Radio One, Unknown 5, Unknown 6, Standard Chartered Bank 2
Group 8: Standard Chartered Bank 4, SSL Logistics 1, East African, Unknown 4 and Leshego 4
