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As Tooro Kingdom in conjunction with MTN Uganda continues to boost Sports in its respective territories, Kibaale County subjects are appreciative of yesterday’s concurrent activities, including Masaza Bicycle race and the Masaza Football tournament.
The event, was hosted at Kyabenda playground in Kahunge town counci, Kamwenge District.
Speaking to us, spectators who are also Kibaale County residents, hailed the Kingdom for thinking about talents of their subjects, and MTN for rewarding them with Cash.
In a group A match that attracted close to 1000 spectators at the very Kyabenda play ground, three groups participated in three respective matches including Kitagwenda FC, Kibaale FC and Mwenge South FC.
In the first Match, Kitagwenda made a draw 1-1 to Mwenge south, Second game Kitagwenda lost to Kibaale 0-1 and Third game which was between Kibale and Mwenge south, Kibaale lost to Mwenge South 0-2.
In group A Tooro Kingdom MTN Masaza cup, Kibaale and Kitagwenda FCs were knocked out, leaving Mwenge South to qualify for the semi finals anticipated in late July.
Earlier before the Matches, At least 50 riders participated in the 19 km bicycle race from Kahunge to Kamwenge and back, where Ambrose Kyarugaba, Alex Wabulo, Ibrahim Kwezi, Anthreme Muwhezi and Stephen Tumuhimbise emerged the first five Ordinary bicycle riders respectively.
The Sports bikes Winners, included Eric Musiimenta, Martin Ampaire, Stephen Tumuhaise, Celestine Nkuzimana and Enock Calvin
As previously, the first riders of both Ordinary and Sports bicycles walked away with 500,000 and 400,000 respectively.
According to Solomon Mulihebwa, the Chief Organizer of the there are no prizes for the teams, but the winners automatically qualify for the semi finals slated on July 28 at a venue that will be communicated.
Isiah Kanyamahane Byarugaba, the Kamwenge RDC, passed by the event and lauded the Tooro Kingdom for the great work.
He pledged total support in such constructive activities in their district.
Owek.Micheal Wandera the Tooro Kingdom sports minister asked the bicycle and Foot ball qualifiers to do ample training so that they can compete favourably in the semi finals to be hosted in Fort Portal City.
All Tooro Kingdom Masaza County chiefs of Kibaale, Kitagwenda and Mwenge South graced the function.
