Councilor Kibirige Easter Sports Festival 2019
Football final:
- Nakiwogo Boda Boda 0 (4) – 0 (2) King Fisher
Boxing Bouts:
- Rehema Namiga Beat Harriet Ayiochan
- Precious Mushabire Beat Joanita Nakato
- Ernest Kiwanuka Beat Dennis Ssenkubuge
- Frank Kahande Beat Moses Lubwama
- Usama Sserugga Beat Rashid Mulungi (Knock out)
The third edition of the Councillor Kibirige Easter sports festival was successfully held at the Entebbe Comprehensive Secondary School play ground in Nakiwogo, Kiwafu ward, Division B Entebbe Municipality on Easter Sunday.
Just like for the previous editions, the residents in Nakiwogo were engaged in football and boxing contests.
In the thrilling boxing duels, Rehema Namiga out-muscled Harriet Ayiochan and Precious Mushabire overcame Joanita Nakato in the female bouts that were determined by points decisions.
The male contests witnessed Usama Sserugga knock out Rashid Mulungi in the first round.
Other male bouts had Ernest Kiwanuka beat Dennis Ssenkubuge and Frank Kahande overcame Moses Lubwama.
In the football final, Nakiwogo Boda Boda stage were 4-2 winners in a tense penalty shoot-out over King Fisher after normal time had ended all square at goal-less.
The winning team (Nakiwogo Boda Boda) was rewarded by a glittering trophy and a brand new set of jerseys.
Each of the individual winners in the boxing bouts was rewarded with a gold medal.
According to the architect behind this sports festival, area Councilor Tadeo Kibirige, these games are to help spot promising talents that can help be developed as well as foster unity among the residents.
Councillor Kibirige Tadeo
Sports is of benefit because it helps to unite the people regardless of political affiliation or race. Also, this festival has helped to scout raw talents that can be developed further.
This year’s Nakiwogo sports festival was also graced by the Entebbe Municipality deputy mayor Richard Ssenyondo, Maggwa Ssali (DP spokesman in Entebbe) and other local leaders.
Such initiatives help in the development of sports from the grass-roots. I thank the main organizer, Councillor Kibirige and the other people who have helped.
Richard Ssenyondo, Entebbe Deputy Mayor
Last year, Saviour football team won the tournament.
