By George Katongole
Kyaddondo SS produced a dramatic late comeback to disclaim Kakungulu Memorial College and declare the boys’ title whereas Seroma Christian Excessive College topped the ladies’ standings because the USSSA Ball Video games II Nationwide Futsal Championship concluded in Gulu on Thursday.
Junior Joseph Mudde struck with simply two minutes remaining handy Kyaddondo a 2-1 victory and condemn Kakungulu to a second successive defeat within the nationwide closing.
Kakungulu, who completed runners-up final 12 months behind Mukono Kings, regarded destined to finish their await the title after Ivan Mubiru gave them a deserved first-half lead.
Nevertheless, Kyaddondo regrouped after the break and levelled via Erick Ssebadduka earlier than Mudde delivered the decisive blow simply as the competition appeared headed for a penalty shootout.
The victory capped a formidable marketing campaign for Kyaddondo, who had additionally eradicated St. Francis SS Busunju within the semifinals, whereas Kakungulu had been left to replicate on one other painful close to miss after back-to-back closing defeats.
Kakungulu captain Ibrahim Azabo admitted the consequence was tough to simply accept after his facet got here inside minutes of forcing penalties.
“We’re heartbroken as a result of we had been so shut. We labored onerous all through the event and believed this was our second. Credit score to Kyaddondo as a result of they by no means gave up, however this defeat will harm for a very long time,” Azabo stated.
Seroma end strongly
The ladies’ title was determined via a round-robin format, with Seroma Christian HS rising champions after defeating Kakungulu Memorial 3-0 of their closing fixture.
The convincing victory noticed Seroma end with 11 factors, one forward of St. Francis SS Busunju, who settled for silver on 10 factors.
Kakungulu completed third with seven factors whereas Masheruka Ladies accomplished the standings with 5 factors.
FEASSSA push gathers momentum
The profitable championship in Gulu strengthened the case for futsal’s inclusion on the FEASSSA Video games programme.
Having now featured as a medal sport on the final two editions of the USSSA Ball Video games II, organisers imagine the code has demonstrated each its competitiveness and rising recognition amongst colleges throughout Uganda.
The qualification of the main groups for this 12 months’s FEASSSA Video games in Morogoro, Tanzania, is anticipated to additional bolster the marketing campaign for the regional physique to formally undertake futsal as a championship sport.
Ultimate standings
Boys
Gold: Kyaddondo SS
Silver: Kakungulu Memorial College
Ladies
Gold: Seroma Christian HS (11 factors)
Silver: St. Francis SS Busunju (10)
Bronze: Kakungulu Memorial College (7)
Fourth: Masheruka Ladies HS (5)
