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Martha Babirye feels pleased with her exploits after winning the 2022 Uganda Ladies Golf Open championship at the par 72 Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort and Spa course in Kigo.

The handicap 5 golfer scored a total of 233 (+17) in three rounds to beat off 23 other female golfers in the silver category of the 82nd edition.

Meron Kyomugisha (238) followed Martha with Peace Kabasweka (241) in the third spot. Evah Magala (252) and Gloria Mbaguta (254) make the other top five positions.

I thank God for this victory. It has been a tough year for me… Day one won me the open after posting that four shot lead. On day two, it was not all well for me but on the final day, I improved and I avoided the bunkers, water hazards to maintain the scores. I am indeed happy.

Martha Babirye, 3 time Uganda Ladies Golf Open winner

In the silver nett category, Mackline Nsenga (215) came top ahead of Madina Lekuru (219) won on countback with Assa Nambogwe (219) and Joyce Kisembo (221) coming the top four positions.

Entebbe Club’s Resty Nalutaaya, handicap 12 was the day one gross winner with 85.

Toro Club golfer Lillian Koowe (handicap 16) scored 82 to win the day 2 gross section and the Uganda Ladies Golf Union president Anne Abeja (Handicap 16) won the day three gross with 88.

Joweria Namanda (handicap 22) was outstanding to topple the others in the bronze nett category with (185).

Patricia Mbabazi (handicap 29) followed with 134, Edrae Kagombe (137), Godlive Nayebare (139) and Janet Kabayonga (146)

Tanzania’s Elias Chiku (handicap 15) won the guest silver nett category with 282.

The men group A (handicap 0-9) was won by Joseph Kimani with 68 nett, ahead of  John Muchiri (71).

Collins Mwesigwa won group B (handicap 10-18) with 65 nett ahead of Patrick Ndase (70).

In group C (handicap 19-28), William Mpungu excelled with 75 as Venny Birusya also had 75 nett score but lost on countback.

All Top performers:

Silver Category (Top 5 Leaderboard):

Silver Nett (Top Four)

Gross Winners:

Ladies Bronze Nett Winners:

Guest Silver Nett Winner:

Subsidiary Event:

Men (Nett Scores):

Group A (H/C 0-9):

Group B (H/C 10-18):

Group C (H/C 19-28):

Side Bets:

Nearest to the pin:

Sunday Results

The National Basketball League Playoff Finals in both the men’s and women’s divisions have come down to a Game 7.

Nam Blazers and UCU Lady Canons completed their comebacks from 3-1 down to even up the series at 3-3 on Sunday with impressive performances.

Namuwongo overcame a slow start that saw them fall behind by 10 points in the first quarter. They closed the gap before the end of the period and took the lead in the third quarter and never looked back

Amisi Saidi scored a game-high 27 points going 8-of-18 from the field before getting ejected from the game, Chris Omanye had 15 points and 10 rebounds to be named player of the game while Paul Odongo contributed 14 points in an impressive performance.

James Okello (17), Ivan Muhwezi (13) and Tonny Drilleba (11) scored in double digits for the Oilers but it proved not enough.

In the Women’s Division, UCU recovered from a 14-point halftime deficit to beat JKL Lady Dolphins to send the series to a decider.

JKL, who have won the last two titles, led 33-19 at halftime before going cold for the rest of the game on both ends of the court.

Millicent Otieno had 20 points to lead the Lady Canons while Bridget Aber and Rose Akon added 15 points each.

Evelyn Nakiyinji scored 15 points and had 8 boards in a losing effort for the Lady Dolphins. Brenda Ekone had 12 points and 8 rebounds.

2022 Uganda Ladies Golf Open:

Overall Winner:

Second:

Martha Babirye claimed the 2022 Tusker Malt Lager Uganda Ladies Golf Open championship on Saturday.

Babirye won at the Par-72 Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort and Spa course with a gross score of 233 in 54 holes.

The title was Babirye’s third title after two back-to-back titles in 2019 and 2020 at Serena and Uganda Golf Club respectively.

“I am happy for the victory, my third overall. I thank my caddie and my sponsors including madam Dorren Mwesigye. I was composed to play well, especially on the third day,” Babirye told Kawowo Sports.

Meron Kyomugisha recorded the best score in the final round, a par score (72) to take second place.

Ladies:

Kawempe Muslim Ladies Football Club dismantled Olila High School 5-0 in the first game of matchday four played on Friday at the Valley Ground in the FUFA Women’s Super League.

This was their first win for the Ayub Khalifa-coached side this season which made a perfect reaction to last weekend’s 2-0 loss to Lady Doves FC.

Right from the onset, Kawempe showed intent to win and when the goals started coming, Olila had no control over the proceedings.

Agnes Nabukenya opened the floodgates in the 11th minute with her ferocious strike from a distance slipping through the hands of goalkeeper Esther Akite.

Five minutes later, Nabukenya set up Hadija Nandago who sent a low drive from close range to double Kawempe’s advantage.

In the 34th minute, Rebecca Nakato stretched the lead for the home side thanks to a neat pass from Nabukenya.

The Four-time league winners added two more goals after recess with Shakirah Nyinagahirwa scoring the fourth before Nakato completed her brace.

The two teams have just a day to rest before they return to action. Kawempe Muslim will visit Makerere University while Olila High School faces free-falling Asubo Gafford Ladies.

Saturday will witness three games. Table leaders Kampala Queens take on second-placed Uganda Martyrs in Kabojja, She Corporate face UCU Lady Cardinals while Last Doves visit Rines SS.

Netball Superleague side Strathclyde Sirens, based in the Scottish city of Glasgow, on Thursday announced the signing of Stella Oyella.

Oyella joins the club from National Insurance Corporation (NIC) on a two-year deal and became the third Ugandan netballer to go pro. Proscovia Peace and Mary Nuba are the others.

The versatile player who can play in shooting position and in the midcourt is excited about joining the Sirens.

“What attracted me to Sirens? They operate well, they are passionate about what they want,” said Oyella as quoted by the league website.

“I’m super excited to work with Sirens because they are so good! Their management have been really encouraging and have been looking after me, and been interested in me.

“Another thing is that they love what they are doing, so what attracted me to them is that they have that cooperative teamwork. That’s why I was interested in them.

“I’m super excited to be in the Superleague. I’m so determined to work hand in hand with my teammates, to work hard with them, to move ahead and to help them into a good position in the league.

“That’s why I’ve been excited – they’ve made my dream come true. That’s why I am so in love!”

Strathclyde Sirens finished eighth last season, with seven wins from their 20 games.

Martha Babirye took Day One bragging rights at the ongoing Uganda Golf Ladies Open at the par 72 Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort and Spa in Kigo.

Playing off handicap 6, Babirye scored 3-over par 75 during Round One action of 18 holes played on Thursday, 6th October 2022.

The 2019 winner of the event scored two birdies (on hole 2 and hole 18). She recorded par scores on holes 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15 and 16.

Babirye scored bogeys on holes 1, 7, 9, 14, and 17.

“I am eyeing a composed final two rounds because I really need this year’s open title,” Babirye told the press.

Peace Kabasweka, a Tooro Club member, finished the day in second place with 7-over 79 after 18 holes.

Former Uganda Ladies Union president Evah Magala scored 8-over 80 and trails by 5 strokes.

Gloria Mbaguta and Meron Kyomugisha, who are Palm Valley Members, played 81 and 82 respectively to complete the top five.

City Oilers and JKL Lady Dolphins could be crowned National Basketball League champions on Friday at the MTN Arena in Lugogo.

Both sides lead their respective best-of-seven series 3-1 and a win for either will see them crown winners of the league.

Oilers have won the last seven championships while JKL have won the Ladies crown for the last two completed seasons (2018 and 2019).

Oilers beat Nam Blazers 77-74 in a closely contested Game 4 and now the Blazers have no room for error if they are to extend the series.

Most of all they need to have the composure when it matters and make the right decisions with the every possession. They were banking on quality across the whole roster to spring up a surprise but most importantly need players as Amisi Saidi and Ariel Okall to step up to the scoring challenge.

For Oilers who have been in such situations before and pride in the experience of their core will still remain favourites to take their record extending eighth title.

In the women’s finals, JKL also have a chnace

Finals Game 5s

Friday, 30th September

Nam Blazers beat City Oilers 71-60 in Game 2 National Basketball League Finals to level the series at one all.

It will be all to play for when the two sides meet again for Game 3 on Sunday at the MTN Arena as each side will be looking to take the lead.

The result was big and deserved for Nam Blazers who needed a response after throwing away game one on Wednesday.

On the night, it was about Blazers stars coming to the party and the rest just fell in place. Amisi Saidi led the way with 24 points and 10 rebounds while David Deng added 19 points and Ariel Okall Koranga picked 13 rebounds.

Blazers trailed 17-14 after the first quarter and had to show resilience to get back into the game and when they went in front in the third quarter, they never looked back, particularly in the last quarter which they won 20-11.

Blazers out-rebounded Oilers 50-46, minimized their turnovers to 17, and shot 28-of-69 from the field.

Francis Azolibe notched a double-double of 16 points and 10 rebounds as did Mer Maker who scored 11 points and picked 10 rebounds.

In the women’s final, JKL Lady Dolphins opened up a 2-0 series lead with a 60-52 victory and are now two wins away from sealing a three-peat.

Rita Imanishimwe came alive with 17 points against her former side while Rose Akon’s game-high 22 points were futile.

MTN Uganda in partnership with Ker Kwaro Acholi launched a bicycle racing competition targeting the 8 districts of the chiefdom.

The bicycle race competitions were launched in an event held at the Ker Kwaro Acholi headquarters in the northern city of Gulu, where the jerseys of the participants were unveiled to the media and the institution’s administrators.

MTN Uganda is the exclusive sponsor of the Ker Kwaro Acholi bicycle race competitions based on an ongoing partnership signed in 2019 but delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions.

The competitions shall traverse the eight districts of Acholi namely; Agago, Amuru, Gulu, Kitgum, Lamwo, Nwoya, Pader, and Omoro.

The much-anticipated MTN Ker Kwaro Acholi bicycle races are set to kick off in October 2022 with preliminary competitions at the district level, from where the top 10 winners will qualify to represent their districts in the final race that shall be held in Gulu City.

The overall winners of the competitions will walk away with assorted cash prizes courtesy of MTN Uganda.

While launching the MTN Ker Kwaro Acholi Bicycle Race competition in Gulu, Phillip Odoi, the MTN Uganda Northern Region Business Manager said that MTN identified and is working with cultural institutions because they are a strong community establishment that fosters shared beliefs and unity of purpose, which resonates with MTN’s #GoodTogether notion.

“MTN partnered with Ker Kwaro Acholi to foster the socio-economic wellbeing of its people through supporting health, education, and sports initiatives. As such, we are happy to be launching an activity that will further bring together the people of Acholi,” Odoi said adding that while cultural institutions embody our heritage, the sport has the power to reinforce the values of unity and teamwork.

Rt. Hon Ambrose Olaa, the Prime Minister of Ker Kwaro Acholi thanked MTN Uganda for rolling out this exciting cycling competition in the Acholi sub-region.

“I am happy to note that these exciting bicycle races will bring the people of Ker Kwaro Acholi together for a good cause. I want to reassure MTN that in the chiefdom of Ker Kwaro, you have a reliable partner. We pledge our continued support to the company. We are very excited and look forward to these races,” Olaa said.

Over years, MTN and the people of Ker Kwaro Acholi have had a cordial relationship, that was only
amplified with the signing of a partnership agreement in 2019.

The agreement entails MTN Uganda working together with the Ker Kwaro leadership to support the Chiefdom’s efforts to uplift the socio-cultural welfare of the people in the Acholi sub-region through jointly undertaking health, education, and sports initiatives.

While this is the first-ever sports activity, MTN has in the past undertaken initiatives in health and education in the Acholi region such as the refurbishment and kitting of the Cwero Health Center III maternity ward in 2019 as well as the construction of a classroom block in Kuc Ki Gen PEAS high school in Lamwo among other projects.

MTN is keen on working with cultural institutions because they are a strong community establishment that fosters shared beliefs and unity of purpose.

Wednesday, 28th September

City Oilers and JKL Lady Dolphins drew first blood in their respective game one of the Tusker Lite National Basketball League Finals at the MTN Arena in Lugogo.

It’s a strong start for the Oilers who are chasing an unprecedented eighth title in as many attempts.

Nam Blazers who are playing in the finals for the first time led by 10 points inside the third quarter and were oozing with confidence backed by the bigger percentage of the crowd.

However, Oilers pulled off a comeback in the last quarter to steal the opening game of the series.

The opening quarter was back-and-forth but Blazers took it 13-12 and were 29-26 up at halftime. They however got out of their character when it mattered most, and the Oilers took advantage.

Namuwongo led by five going into the last quarter before a collapse which saw the side shoot 3-of-14 in that quarter.

Oilers showed character down the stretch, winning it despite playing poorly on the night as they missed 12 of their 13 shots from three.

Tonny Drilleba (13), Ben Komakech (10), and Moses Maker (12) scored in double figures, with the latter scoring 8 of his tally in the second half.

For Blazers, Chris Omanye and Amisi Saidi had 14 and 12 points respectively.

In the Women’s game, Brenda Ekone scored 21 points while Flavia Oketcho added 15 as JKL Lady Dolphins beat UCU despite Rose Akon’s 19 points and 12 rebounds double-double.