2009 National Open Champion Fred ‘Bonde’ Namanya will take part in the National Championship regional qualifiers at Pool Nest, Kireka on Saturday.
The Hotpool club player is to face a stiff Challenge from experienced and onform players. Among the tough shooters at Pool Nest is League One table leaders Club Captain and League One top Scorer Ashiraf Mbazira from Cheers Pool Club who has had a fine form this season.
Anchors decider taker and last year’s League One top scorer Eddie Kawuki together with his teammate and experienced Abdul Ganny are also expected to give the former champion a tough competition.
Still at Pool Nest is Boat’s Godfrey Toko another experienced player will also present himself against the country’s seed 14 Bonde.
In other venues, Icon’s Andy Kigundu and CKI’s Herbert Ndugga will be the key players at the Nansana Based Big Zone Outlet. Anchors Chris Mukasa is another usual suspect in mukono qualifiers opted to change location to Big Zone and is expected to among the top challengers at the outlet.
Tony Kasozi of Capital Night and Sadat Wamala are other key individuals expected to surprise spectators at the Nansana based Big Zone bar on Friday.
In Masindi at Sure Guest House, Redshooters’ Trio of Primrock Abitegeka, Brian Tunura and Innocent Abitenkaniza will also face each other to find a Regional Champion.
However, last year’s qualifier Augustine Abihuka also from Redshooters will be more vigilant as he aims to qualify for the second year running.
NATIONAL OPEN VENUES
FRIDAY, 30th September
1. FOREST BAR- FORT PORTAL
2. PALZ BAR- BUSHENYI
3. BIG ZONE- NANSANA
4. ROCKS- IGANGA
SATURDAY, 1st October
5. SURE GUEST HOUSE- MASINDI
6. POOL NEST- KIREKA
7. GAF APARTMENTS- NEBBI
