Futsal Mini-League 2016: Final Day Results
- FC Patriots 0-7 Italex
- Zak Sports 4 – 4 LFC
- Sauna 3-10 Typhoons
The first ever Futsal Mini League concluded at the Lugogo Indoor Arena on a colourful Tuesday night with Sauna crowned as the champions.
Although the champions (Sauna) suffered a baptism of fire on the last day of the season when they lost 10-3 to the second placed Typhoons, it was their only loss and they had every reason to celebrate.
There were three games played on the night with Italex walloping FC Patriots 7-0.
Lovis Lubega led the way with a brace before Ibra Kateregga (two goals), Karim Segawa and Hussein Skaiky scored the other goals.
Zak Sports were held to a 4 all draw by LFC. Emma Toshnet, Ashraf Tamal, a one Ahmed and Treasure Musiime each had a goal for Zak Sports.
LFC mounted a late surge that witnessed them score through the towering Lebanese Mohammed Badereddine (brace), Francis Abiriga and Frank Akera.
The last game on the night was the most thrilling, action packed that kept fans on their toes.
Sauna, who started the game as champions were whipped 3-10 by a merciless Typhoons side.
League top scorer, Matovu Bashir recorded a hat-trick on the night to finish with 19 goals overall.
Also Samuel Kato had three goals before Lukyamuzi Oyrioch, Masudi Kafumbe and Abdallah Mawiya had the other goals for Typhoons.
Lanky and dread-locked Steven Bikamata Steven (2) and Solomon Musisi had the consolation strikes for Sauna.
FUFA Executive committee member, Samuel Mpiima, the in charge of Futsal and beach soccer envisages a bright future for the game.
“This has been the start and the performance is amazing. We need a sustainable budget to plan for a more exciting mini-league and main stream Futsal league” Mpiima called.
Futsal Association Uganda (FAU) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Hamuza Jjunju predicts great moments of this version of football ahead of future engagements.
“The future of Futsal in Uganda is definitely bright with bright and colourful opportunities ahead. We managed to hold a successful mini-league competition. We call for continued support from FUFA and the full backing. I thank all the players and participating companies as well as the media” Jjunju noted.
The Futsal league is expected to kick-off in September 2016.
Individual Awards:
1. MVP-Kasozi Hassan (Sauna)
2. Best goal keeper-Michael Ola (Accumulators United)
3. Top Scorer-Matovu Bashir (19 goals), Typhoons
4. Fair Play team-FC Patriots
5. Youngest player- Masudi Kafumbe (Typhoons FC)
6. Fustal Mini League revelation- Felix Muhabuzi (LFC)
Fustal Mini League team of the year:
1-Michael Ola
2-Hassan Kasozi
3-Ssendege Samson
4-Ishaq Ssebuliba
5-Matovu Bashir
