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Burahya edge Fort Portal City in shootout to win 2024 MTN Tooro Amasaza Cup
Burahya clinched their first-ever Tooro Kingdom MTN Amasaza Cup on Saturday evening after edging Fort Portal City 4-3 in a dramatic penalty shootout at Buhinga Stadium.
The regulation time of the finale ended in a 1-1 draw and spot kicks had to decide the champion.
A packed crowd that included His Majesty Dr. Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the Omukama of Tooro Kingdom, witnessed Burahya win the third edition.
Burahya struck early with Adrien Kambale finding the back of the net in the 10th minute, sending their fans into celebration.
Fort Portal City fought back and their breakthrough came after the interval in the 47th minute when George Kato’s equalizer swung the momentum in their favour. However, neither side could find a winner before the final whistle, leading to the decisive penalty shootout.
Burahya held their nerve as Fort Portal City faltered, with two missed penalties sealing their fate. The 4-3 victory in the shootout earned Burahya not just the trophy but also Shs 7.5 million in prize money courtesy of MTN Uganda. Fort Portal City, despite the heartbreak, received Shs 5 million as runners-up.
Burahya’s chairman, Alex Kwizira, expressed his gratitude to both MTN Uganda and the Tooro Kingdom for their continued support of the tournament.
“The Tooro Kingdom MTN Amasaza Cup brings communities together, celebrates culture, and empowers the youth through sports,” Kwizira said, emphasizing the tournament’s role in addressing social issues such as HIV/AIDS awareness.
This year’s tournament was played under the theme “Fight Against HIV/AIDS in the Kingdom” aiming to leverage the power of sports to raise awareness on critical societal challenges.
Michael Wandera, Tooro Kingdom’s Minister of Sports, noted that MTN Uganda’s partnership underscores the importance of educating young people about the dangers of HIV/AIDS.
The day also featured bicycle racing competitions, with winners from two categories each receiving Shs 1 million in prize money, further adding to the celebratory atmosphere at Buhinga Stadium.
With Burahya winning this year's tournament, it means all three editions have been won by a different county. Mwenge South and Kyaka are the past winners.
