- Namuwongo Blazers 109-45 Ushindzi
Namuwongo Blazers made a dominant start to their 2026 Road to BAL campaign with a commanding 109-45 victory over Ushindzi at Hoima City Arena on Wednesday.
Peter Obleng led the scoring for the Blazers with 22 points, while Makhtar Gueye added 20, Frank Nyembo contributed 18, Johnathan Jordan scored 11 and Felix Pack chipped in with 10 as five players reached double figures.
Peter Olisemeka and Moses Mugisha also made significant contributions on the boards, grabbing 15 and 10 rebounds respectively.
For Ushindzi, Saindou Houmadi was the only player to reach double figures, finishing with 15 points.
The Blazers set the tone early, opening the game with a 7-0 run before Ushindzi responded through Luco Ramiandrisoa, who knocked down a shot from beyond the arc.
Ansal Salim capped the first quarter with a driving layup, but Ushindzi still trailed by 17 points at 31-14.
Namuwongo maintained their offensive intensity in the second quarter, extending their advantage to 34 points (62-28) by halftime as they took firm control of the contest.
After the break, head coach Luis Lopez Hernandez rotated his squad, giving the local players more playing time as the Blazers continued to dominate.
Obleng’s floating jump shot brought the third quarter to a close, with Namuwongo holding a commanding 82-39 lead. The home crowd at Hoima City Arena cheered on the Blazers as they moved closer to an emphatic victory.
The Blazers tightened their defensive grip in the final quarter, restricting Ushindzi to just six points to complete a comprehensive 64-point victory.
The result gives Namuwongo an encouraging start to their Road to BAL campaign as they pursue qualification for the Elite 16.
