Masindi Army defeated Masindi SS 1-0 in the boys’ football category while the latter beat the former in girls’ football final. Masindi Municipal Qualifiers came to a close with two finals played at Masindi Stadium.
Boys football
Arnold Bagonza struck in the fifth minute of the game to give Masindi Army a dream start to the final.
Coach Fred Alinaitwe’s boys stood strong repelling all Masindi SS threw at them.
Masindi SS beat defending champion Kabalega SS to advance to the final.
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This victory was a huge milestone for Masindi Army as they won their first ever trophy in the qualifiers with over twenty years of existence.
Girls Football
Masindi SS got hold of a trophy in the girls’ category to avenge defeat in the boys’ football.
Gloria Alinaitwe broke the deadlock in the sixth minute. The early goal proved to be the difference in a game where bot sides failed to exert control and dominance.
Masindi Army starting XIMasindi SS starting XIMasindi District Chairperson Joseph Rukundo in attendance during the final show piece.
Coaches’ thoughts.
Masindi Army head coach emphasized that his team was not going to get carried away sighting a long journey to make it to the National stage.
“We still have a long journey to go and we are going back to prepare and double our efforts for the coming District and Zonal Qualifiers,” Head Coach Masindi Army Alinanitwe Fred
Schools that have qualified for the district competitions
