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Team Luigi pip Kawenja to clinch 2019 Slum Soccer Tournament crown in Uganda
Ritah Aliguma (Founder of the Aliguma Foundation) and H.E Joel Boutroue (UNHCR Ambassador in Uganda) look on as Luigi players celebrate their triumph at the 3rd Slum Soccer Tournament.
KAMPALA, January 19, 2020 - For the third year running, UEFA has fostered the growth of football in the slums of Kampala, Uganda through the Aliguma Foundation, as can be seen in the success of the just concluded Slums Soccer Tournament.
The third edition of the annual slums football tournament in Kampala at the Acholi quarters in Banda climaxed on Saturday, 18th January 2020.
At the very start, in December 2019, the tournament organizing team received a timely boost when the UEFA Foundation supported the participating teams with goal nets, jerseys, soccer boots and other items.
The climax of the third edition saw Luigi claim the championship title and gain supremacy of who rules the slums in Acholi after a 5-4 penalty shootout victory against Kawenja in a highly attended encounter.
Orary Thomas scored twice for Luigi in the first half of the game but Kawenja ressurected from the dead in the second half with Meddy Sente's brace forcing the game into penalties.
In the spot kicks, Luigi was the dominant side and bossed with a 5-4 slim win to send the crowd into wild celebrations.
The United Nations High Commissioner For Refugees (UNHCR) Ambassador in Uganda H.E Joel Boutroue presided over the event as the guest of honor.
His Excellency Boutroue, the Italian Ambassador, the Nakawa Mayor and RDC, KCCA FC Vice chairman Aggrey Ashaba, Aliguma Foundation founder Ritah Aliguma among other dignitaries are some of the VIP guests who graced the prestigious final.
Speaking to the media after the climax, H.E Joel Boutroue was left satisfied with the organization of the event and pledged to accord more support to the foundation and inspire the youths.
“I think the Aliguma Foundation has been inspiring. We have seen some solidarity and we think we can do more with the foundation to discover more talent from the slum settlements. It's really inspiring and we hope to see more come next year.”
Champions Luigi went away with a trophy, gold medals, a set of Jersey and a goat, while runners up Kawenja won silver medals, a set of Jersey, plus a goat.
KCCA FC Vice chairman Mr Aggrey also pledged to provide goal nets to the foundation to enhance the development of the game of football in the slums of Acholi quarters.
Rita Aliguma, the founder of the Aliguma Foundation, sounded positive about the turn up of the slum settlers and thanked all the participating teams that turned up for the event.
“I'm so excited for the successful climax of the tournament. This has been the third edition and has been more interesting than the previous two editions. We have got 30 scholarships from this edition that will go to the most outstanding players and as a foundation, we are really excited,” said Aliguma.
Earlier in the afternoon, Tigers edged Wolves 1-0 in the U15 Juniors' final and bagged a set of Jersey courtesy of sponsorship from UEFA.
Since the launch of the first edition, a number of slum children have been exposed since their potential has been unearthed. This is evident as scholarships have been given to about 20 talented boys and girls courtesy of Abato Schools and Shepherd House Junior School.
The third edition of the annual slums football tournament in Kampala at the Acholi quarters in Banda climaxed on Saturday, 18th January 2020.
At the very start, in December 2019, the tournament organizing team received a timely boost when the UEFA Foundation supported the participating teams with goal nets, jerseys, soccer boots and other items.
The climax of the third edition saw Luigi claim the championship title and gain supremacy of who rules the slums in Acholi after a 5-4 penalty shootout victory against Kawenja in a highly attended encounter.
Orary Thomas scored twice for Luigi in the first half of the game but Kawenja ressurected from the dead in the second half with Meddy Sente's brace forcing the game into penalties.
In the spot kicks, Luigi was the dominant side and bossed with a 5-4 slim win to send the crowd into wild celebrations.
The United Nations High Commissioner For Refugees (UNHCR) Ambassador in Uganda H.E Joel Boutroue presided over the event as the guest of honor.
His Excellency Boutroue, the Italian Ambassador, the Nakawa Mayor and RDC, KCCA FC Vice chairman Aggrey Ashaba, Aliguma Foundation founder Ritah Aliguma among other dignitaries are some of the VIP guests who graced the prestigious final.
Speaking to the media after the climax, H.E Joel Boutroue was left satisfied with the organization of the event and pledged to accord more support to the foundation and inspire the youths.
“I think the Aliguma Foundation has been inspiring. We have seen some solidarity and we think we can do more with the foundation to discover more talent from the slum settlements. It's really inspiring and we hope to see more come next year.”
Champions Luigi went away with a trophy, gold medals, a set of Jersey and a goat, while runners up Kawenja won silver medals, a set of Jersey, plus a goat.
KCCA FC Vice chairman Mr Aggrey also pledged to provide goal nets to the foundation to enhance the development of the game of football in the slums of Acholi quarters.
Rita Aliguma, the founder of the Aliguma Foundation, sounded positive about the turn up of the slum settlers and thanked all the participating teams that turned up for the event.
“I'm so excited for the successful climax of the tournament. This has been the third edition and has been more interesting than the previous two editions. We have got 30 scholarships from this edition that will go to the most outstanding players and as a foundation, we are really excited,” said Aliguma.
Earlier in the afternoon, Tigers edged Wolves 1-0 in the U15 Juniors' final and bagged a set of Jersey courtesy of sponsorship from UEFA.
Since the launch of the first edition, a number of slum children have been exposed since their potential has been unearthed. This is evident as scholarships have been given to about 20 talented boys and girls courtesy of Abato Schools and Shepherd House Junior School.
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