Fort Portal Based Toro Club Ranks Among The Top Clubs In Uganda With Hole In Ones

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April 27, 2021

With over a century since its founding in 1893, Toro Club is known as one of the oldest golf clubs in the country.

The beautiful 9 hole course that is located in fort portal tourism city has so far registered a very good number of hole in ones which some people also refer to as ACES. This is a unique shot done by an individual who hits one shot from the teeing ground up to the hole.

AFRIYEA GOLF ACADEMY CEO Isaiah Mwesige has recently been the latest golf player to get an ace on this course getting it from the hardest hole on this Toro Club course, hole number 6 which is on index 1 with 221 yards.

Isaiah using his five (5) iron 804 Titleist club hitting a Titleist 3 AVS golf club in the company of Johnson Dairo, Andrew Mugume, and Amon Bwambale at the Toro Club

“This has been my first hole in one but hope that this is going to open for me more aces,” said Isaiah. However, Toro club has also registered more aces from different players most notably Denis Asaba who played a hole in one on par 4 and this stands to be the only hole on par in East Africa as of now.

This was witnessed by Isaiah Mwesige, Otile Ronald, Joseph Cwinya-ai playing a driver Titleist D3 hitting a Srixon blue ball. Other players with hole ones are; Light Kisembo on hole number 14, George Kaihura on hole number 15.

Acellum Collins has two on hole 6 and 8, Abdul Mayaja with one on hole 14, Eriah Byaruhanga on hole 14, Abdul Kakeeto a grandson to Abdul Mayaja has also got one on hole 5, Andrew Mugume with one on hole 15, Adolf Muhumuza with the most Aces on 8,5,17 and 8 followed by Happy Robert with aces on 6,14 and 17, Otim Denis with Ace one on 17.

National team captain Cwinyaai Joseph has one on 17, Lawrence Muhenda has one on 15, Jimmy Ategeka has one on hole 15, Victor Kalenzi has one on hole 5, George Kituku with one on hole 8.

REG BBC and IPRC Huye reigning champions of the BKBNL Pre-season tournament.

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Evode Munyeshuri

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April 26, 2021

REG BBC has won the men’s pre-season competition for the fourth time in a row as IPRC Huye regains its glory in front of The Hoops Rwanda in the women’s category.

Rwanda Energy Group BBC started this tournament on a high with a new signing from APR, Pascal Niyonkuru finding himself in his new club which could prove to be a huge signing for REG Power.

REG had no obvious challenge until they faced off IPRC Kigali coached by John Bahufite. The Kicukiro based club also added new players Including the duo of a guard, Armand Cubahiro and a center Eric Muhayumukiza from their counterparts of IPRC Huye.

In this tournament, IPRC Kigali used also a young promising point guard from Espoir BBC, Olivier Turatsinze and another center from Nigeria, Nnandi Emmanuel who didn’t convince the audience.

In the final match, IPRC Kigali started well and finished the first quarter ahead of REG, 14-13. The next two quarters were dominated by REG, 11-14 and 05-20 before IPRC tried to pull back which was not easy to close the gap of 17 points. It ended 53-67, Belleck Bell scored the highest points in the game, 27

The BKBNL Pre-season Women Champions, RP-IPRC Huye

In the women’s category, IPRC Huye had their revenge against the league titleholder, The Hoops Rwanda. Last season, The hoops beat IPRC in the final of the BKBNL closing tournament and it was the first league defeat for IPRC Huye since July 2019. This time, IPRC ousted them for the trophy. 19-20, 15-10, 18-15, 19-14 to make it 71-59. Nicole Urwibutso scored 27 points alone

Both REG and IPRC Huye defended their pre-season trophies and pocketed 1 million RWF each while the runners up, IPRC Kigali in the men and The Hoops in the women received 800.000 RFW each. APR BBC took third place in both men’s and women’s categories. They were awarded 500,000 RFW in each category.

Point guard Sandra Kantore has signed with Ubumwe BBC

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Evode Munyeshuri

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April 24, 2021

Former Berco Stars and APR BBC point guard, Sandra Kantore has joined Ubumwe BBC after eight-year with the army side, APR WBBC.

Sandra Kantore, one of the longest-serving APR Women BBC players, has made her way to Ubumwe BBC as the head coach of this team has confirmed it to Ground-sports.

“Yeah, It is true. Sandra Kantore is now our player. We have finalized all the details,” said coach Esperance Mukaneza.

Kantore, the 2018-2019 Basketball Player of the Year, suffered an injury in her left knee, she has been sidelined for nearly a year and a half but according to her new coach, she recovered and she is ready to deliver on court.

“Sandra started pre-season training really well and I think now she is fit. We should have used her in these pre-season games but she told us that there is something she had not yet settled with her former team. So, she will start playing for us in the upcoming championship games we are preparing for,” she added.

Asked if there will be more signings before BKBNL 2021 Tipoff, coach Mukaneza said they still need at least one more player. “We want another center, but as for the Rwandans who have that ability, they have contracts in their teams, we will probably be looking for a solution from abroad. It is even possible that we start the championship without the new addition needed, but in the mid-season, we can add more players as the rules allow,” the coach added.

“We were hoping Sarah Ageno would recover soon and play for us but her injury was serious and we can not count on her this season. We are partnering with her National team management, the Gazelles of Uganda in her treatment.”

The new signing, Sandra Kantore, who is nicknamed ‘Do Me’ carries Rwandan identification documents despite representing Burundi at the International level. She was considered as a top point guard in the local women’s league before she had an injury that kept her off the court for more than a year and a half.

BKBNL 2021 season tipoff date is yet to be announced. Whether it will start before or after the BAL games scheduled between 16 and 30 May 2021. Last season, Ubumwe finished third behind the champions Hoops Rwanda and the finalists IPRC Huye.

Ndejje Back To Start What They Ended With The Ndejje University Volleyball Open

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Kenneth Lwanga

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April 24, 2021

Ndejje University Volleyball Open was the last before closing sports and the tournament is back to start volleyball activities.

The Ndejje University Volleyball Open marks the start of volleyball activities in the country after a long volleyball drought. The open was the last time we saw volleyball from the UVF calendar right before all sports were stopped because of the pandemic.

The tournament usually comes right before the new league serves off and is a good time for clubs to showcase their talents and pre-season preparations. However, this time is far away from the league start as a new calendar has been adapted.

The Ndejje University Volleyball Open attracts many teams across all series in the National Volley League both in men’s and women’s categories. So far 17 men and 11 women’s teams have confirmed participation.

The Volleyball Open will be played from 24th to the 25th of April at the University sports grounds. Final confirmation for teams will be made on Saturday, the opening day of the tournament after a technical meeting early in the morning at the Ndejje University.

The defending champions from the men’s side after defeating host Ndejje, Nemostars will not participate as they traveled to represent the country at the 2021 Men’s Club African Championships in Tunis, Tunisia.

The host’s women’s team are title holders after overcoming opponents KCCA in the previous edition of the tournament.

Full List of Confirmed teams

Men’s Category

Host
KCCA
Nkumba
Gulu
Elyon
Kiwoko
SKY
OBB
MUST
KU
Kabale University
Namboole
Kampala Royal
UPDF
COBAP
KAVC
Nanta Bombers

Women’s Category

Host
KCCA
KCB – Nkumba
KU
MUST
Kabale University
Gulu
Nemo
COBAP
KAVC
IUIU

REG BBC mean serious business in the BKBNL Pre-season tournament

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Evode Munyeshuri

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April 24, 2021

REG BBC New team Captain, Olivier Shyaka | Photo Credit : FERWABA

BKBNL Pre-season defending champions, REG BBC is unstoppable in a tournament that Patriots did not participate in due to the NBA’s rules regarding the BAL tournament they have ahead.

The mini-tournament sponsored by Bank of Kigali which is a partner of basketball in Rwanda marks the TipOff of the basketball season. This edition will not have teams like Espoir BBC, Rusizi BBC, and Patriots BBC.

The defending champions, started high with 2 wins against UR-CMHS and RP-IPRC Huye. They thrashed the UR-CMHS student 98-34 with new team captain, Shyaka Olivier putting 19 in the basket.

April 23, 2021, REG BBC played its second match against RP-IPRC Huye. The game was played with so much passion from both sides that it would be hard to imagine that it was a friendly match. The first quarter ended with 6 points led by defending champions, 20-26

The guys from the south led by coach Charles Mushumba came back to dominated their opponent in the second quarter. REG trailed the southerners 41-36 at the break.

RP-IPRC Huye gave this game away in the 3rd quarter when REG recovered stronger, maintained a solid defensive unit, using their physicality as a strength, and the trio Kami, Shyaka, and Belleck dominated. Belleck Bell made 8 points in 3rd. 24-11 in general.

In the last quarter, both teams scored 21 points which was to enough for the Southern Province based club to grab yesterday’s victory. The final result was 81-73 in the favor of REG BBC.

In the next assignment, the REG will lock horns with Shoot for the stars.

REG has 2 new recruits in Prince Muhizi from UGB and Pascal Niyonkuru from APR BBC however, they will not have the services of Jean Jacques Nshobozwabyosenumukiza and Elie Kaje. Both joined Patriots temporally to boost their squad in the upcoming BAL games.

As a reminder, this pre-season is an open tournament. A player can play for a team without a contract and for each game, the team provides a list of 12 players, regardless of the number of foreigners and nationals contrary to the rules of the league.

In the last edition, REG overcame the Patriots to clinch the trophy. This year, the Patriots have not participated in these games because according to rules stated by the NBA and BAL, it’s part of the precautionary measures against Covid-19. It’s already less than two weeks to the expected arrival date for all teams. So, they need all players and staff to stay healthy and fit.

For more details about BKBNL Pre-season Tournament, Click here

Today, Saturday 24/04/2021

FIXTURES

10h00 RP IPRC Huye vs UR Huye/W (Outdoor Amahoro)
10h00 THE HOOPS vs APR/W (Kigali Arena)
12h00 UR Huye BBC vs Tigers BBC (Kigali Arena)
14h00 ½ FINALS APR BBC vs RP IPRC Kigali BBC (Kigali Arena)
16h00 UR Huye vs THE HOOPS/W (Outdoor Amahoro)
16h00 RP IPRC Huye vs UBUMWE BBC/W (Kigali Arena)
18h00 ½ FINALS SHOOT FOR THE STARS vs REG BBC (Kigali Arena)

Sc Villa Deny URA FC Chance To Go Top, KCCA FC Survive Mbarara City FC At Kakyeka Stadium.

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Barry Tugume

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April 22, 2021

Title contenders URA FC were held to a goalless draw by league record champions Sc Villa at Bombo Military grounds.

URA FC were pre-match favourites basing on current league form. Coach Sam Ssimbwa’s men came calling. Cromwell Rwothomio, Shafic Kagimu Kuchi and Michael Birungi had chances to put tax collectors ahead but were denied by SC Villa’s experienced keeper Said Keni.

Sc Villa had chances through Muhammad Senoga, Geoffrey Waswa from a set-piece and Ronald Olaki’s header that couldn’t disturb Nafian Alionzi.

And in Kakyeka Stadium, Mbarara City FC couldn’t capitalise on home advantage as it has been for many years against big clubs in the country. KCCA FC kept calm and forced a draw after a resurgent Ankole Lions.

Mbarara City FC was welcoming club captain Hillary Mukundane from suspension. Ankole Lions created the majority of chances from each half but club captain and custodian Charles Lukwago was equal to the city’s challenges.

Mukundane, Henry Kitegenyi had cleat cut chances in 1st half to score but their efforts were wasted.

Matchday 19 results here

FSL: Uganda Futsal Super League To Start Early May

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Kenneth Lwanga

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April 22, 2021

The FAU website confirmed that the new FSL 2020/2021 season will start early May in a new format at the newest state of art Futsal Arena.

The new format will see clubs grouped into two. Group A and Group B.

According to FAU chairman Mr Ibrahim Mugerwa there are 3 competitions that will be held for calendar 2020/2021. Futsal Super League FSL, Futsal Uganda cup and Futsal super cup.

The new season will kick off Saturday 01st May 2021 at Old Kampala Sports Arena.

Due to the new normal, only a limited number of fans will be allowed to attend. And all games shall be streaming live with Deep End sports Media after partnering with FAU.

Group A:
Mengo Fc.
Aidenal Fc.
SOSA Fc.
Big talent Fc.
Kampala Junior team Fc.

Group B.
Park Fc.
Kisenyi Fc.
Yeak Kabowa Fc.
Synergy Fc.

There will be playoffs for the top 2 clubs in a semi-final format on a home and away basis to determine the finalists and also playoffs to determine 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th placed clubs.

FUTSAL UGANDA CUP:
The competition will only be played by the 8 clubs in FSL starting with the quarter-final stage.

FUTSAL SUPER CUP.
The winner of FSL will battle with champions of the Futsal Uganda Cup for the FSC trophy and gold medals.

Rwita Flavia Kanyesigye Joins Nkumba University, 5 Out 1 In

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Kenneth Lwanga

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April 21, 2021

Rwita Flavia Kanyesigye joins National Volleyball League champions Nkumba University Volleyball club.

In a statement on the club’s Facebook page, Rwita Flavia Kanyesigye was announced as the latest signing for Nkumba VC from Mbarara University of Science and Technology.

Defending champions Nkumba VC have in this transfer window, Eunice Nuwabigaba to KAVC, Gracious Kushemererwe to Ndejje University, Shadia Wanyeze to Ndejje University, Habiba Namala to RRA and most likely Doreen Akiteng will head out to Sport-S.

The club has so only brought in one player, Rwita Flavia Kanyesigye to replace Habiba Namala who departed to Rwanda Revenue Authority RRA VC. The signing will play the role of receiver-attacker on a 30-months contract with the club.

Opponents Espoir VC and KAVC have signed the most players this transfer window meaning the defending champions will have to re-organise the team well inorder to defend the title.

49 Players With Change Of Heart, Nkumba and UCU To Release The Most Players

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Kenneth Lwanga

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April 20, 2021

This transfer window comes with 49 transfer requests, 40 approved and 9 waiting for approval. Nkumba releases 8 players.

The transfer list was released today on the Uganda Volleyball Federation official Facebook page.

Top-flight league new entrants Orange Block Buster from the men’s made a statement in this transfer window when they requested to have 7 players join the side. 6 have been approved with 1 still pending citing the reason that Ivan Ongom Bob has a contract that runs till October in Rwanda.

KAVC and Espoir from the women’s clubs will receive the biggest number. Unfortunately, Nkumba has been affected the most, releasing 8 players from both men and women’s teams. It should be expected that Nkumba will most likely fill the gaps with fresh young players.

As for the other players with status pending, SOC commented that the transfers will be approved after mediation between the parties involved.

Transfer List

Wakiso Giants’ Eleventh League Draw A Worry For Defending Champions

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Barry Tugume

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April 20, 2021

Wakiso Giants have the highest number of draws so far in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League and their lastest is a threat to defending champions should URA win against SC Villa at Bombo Grounds Tomorrow.

The Purple Sharks, Wakiso Gainst continue with their marathon of draws after holding defending champions, Vipers SC to a goalless draw in the matchday 19 counter of the StarTimes Uganda Premier League.

Wakiso Giants lead the tally for draws with 11 ahead of Express FC and Kyetume FC. The record of draws does not put the purple sharks in a safe position as the relegation zone is knocking on their door.

The results today, however much was in favour of the visitors, was not one for Kajoba to laugh about. Ball possession was shared equally amongst both side but the hosts had more chances of tilting the scale with many dangerous attacks at their opponent’s goal.

The visitors on the other hand picked up a number of yellow cards with one member from the technical team sent off the pitch for misconduct. This draw should be one URA coach should capitalise on to have his side lead the table.

All other games played today resulted in wins except for the encounter at St. Mary’s Stadium Kitende. Find results from matchday 19 here.

Fort Portal Based Toro Club Ranks Among The Top Clubs In Uganda With Hole In Ones

With over a century since its founding in 1893, Toro Club is known as one of the oldest golf clubs in the country.

REG BBC and IPRC Huye reigning champions of the BKBNL Pre-season tournament.

REG BBC has won the men’s pre-season competition for the fourth time in a row as IPRC Huye regains its glory in front of The Hoops Rwanda in the women’s category.

Point guard Sandra Kantore has signed with Ubumwe BBC

Former Berco Stars and APR BBC point guard, Sandra Kantore has joined Ubumwe BBC after eight-year with the army side, APR WBBC.

Ndejje Back To Start What They Ended With The Ndejje University Volleyball Open

Ndejje University Volleyball Open was the last before closing sports and the tournament is back to start volleyball activities.

REG BBC mean serious business in the BKBNL Pre-season tournament

BKBNL Pre-season defending champions, REG BBC is unstoppable in a tournament that Patriots did not participate in due to the NBA’s rules regarding the BAL tournament they have ahead.

Sc Villa Deny URA FC Chance To Go Top, KCCA FC Survive Mbarara City FC At Kakyeka Stadium.

Title contenders URA FC were held to a goalless draw by league record champions Sc Villa at Bombo Military grounds.

FSL: Uganda Futsal Super League To Start Early May

The FAU website confirmed that the new FSL 2020/2021 season will start early May in a new format at the newest state of art Futsal Arena.

Rwita Flavia Kanyesigye Joins Nkumba University, 5 Out 1 In

Rwita Flavia Kanyesigye joins National Volleyball League champions Nkumba University Volleyball club.

49 Players With Change Of Heart, Nkumba and UCU To Release The Most Players

This transfer window comes with 49 transfer requests, 40 approved and 9 waiting for approval. Nkumba releases 8 players.

Wakiso Giants’ Eleventh League Draw A Worry For Defending Champions

Wakiso Giants have the highest number of draws so far in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League and their lastest is a threat to defending champions should URA win against SC Villa at Bombo Grounds Tomorrow.

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