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Fort Portal City book semifinal slot with dominant win over Bunyangabu | MTN Tooro Masaza Cup
Fort Portal City has clinched a coveted spot in the semifinals of the MTN Tooro Masaza Cup following a commanding 3-0 victory over Bunyangabu County.
The match played at St. Leo's College Playground in Kabura saw Fort Portal City assert their dominance right from the onset thanks to the exceptional performance of Vincent Ayebale who netted all three goals.
Ayebale opened the scoring in the 6th minute of the game to put Fort Portal on the path to victory.
Despite relentless efforts from Bunyangabu County to equalize, they could not break through Fort Portal’s resolute defence.
Ayebale struck again in the 87th minute and completed his hattrick in added time, ensuring Fort Portal's progression to the next stage.
Vander Apuuli, head coach of Fort Portal City, praised his team's collective effort and resilience. "We wanted a win because it was the only sure way of qualifying. I am happy that within a short time of the game our boys had scored that important goal, and in the second half, they sealed the win," Apuuli said. "My boys have all the confidence, and we want to assure our fans that we shall play in the finals," he added.
Fort Portal City joins Ntoroko, Mwenge South, and Burahya in the semifinals, with the eliminated teams being Kyaka, Bunyangabu, Mwenge North, Kibaale, and Kitagwenda.
Harriet Nyakake, the First Deputy Prime Minister of Tooro Kingdom, graced the match and expressed her gratitude to MTN Uganda for their sponsorship of the tournament.
"I want to appreciate all the participating Tooro Kingdom counties and our sponsors MTN; they have done a very great job in our kingdom," Nyakake said.
Additionally, Wandela Micheal Enganjani, the Tooro Kingdom Sports Minister, congratulated the qualifying teams and emphasized the importance of health initiatives, urging for continuous HIV/AIDS testing, condom use, and abstinence to combat the spread of the disease. Honourable Ernest Kalege, the county chief of Fort Portal, echoed these sentiments, calling for support of King Oyo's mission to eradicate AIDS from Tooro Kingdom by 2040.
The Tooro Kingdom MTN Amasaza Cup continues to be a platform not only for showcasing football talent but also for promoting vital health messages. As the tournament progresses, anticipation builds for the semifinal clashes, with Fort Portal City confidently aiming for a spot in the finals.
