By Our Reporter
Kampala Junior Team (KJT) made history in the inaugural FUFA Juniors’ League (Under 17 national league) after they were crowned champions over the weekend.
The development followed a 3-0 penalty shootout victory over Masaka’s Synergy in the finals at the Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo.
The two sides played to a one-all draw in normal time.
The league was composed of 13teams that were initially split into two groups i.e. Nile and Murchison.
KJT came out on top of the Murchison group with a total of 33 points hence progressing to the play offs with Synergy, Super Cubs and St Mary’s Nabweru.
They (KJT) edged St Mary’s Nabweru by 3-2 on penalties after playing to a 2-2 draw in normal time while Synergy pipped Super Cubs by 1-0 to reach the finals.
Line ups:
Synergy Junior Team: Brian Achire (G.K ), Joshua Kirabo, Jimmy Ssebunya, Ronald Kayemba, Yasin Kiremye, Shaban Wasswa, Jimmy Ssebunya, Nicholas Kasozi, Sruab Ssemakula, Johnson Musinguzi, Oscar Agaba (C), Pius Kaggwa
Kampala Junior Team: Ivan Galabuzi (G.K), Alex Komakech, Paul Willa, Yunus Kezimbira, Peter Magambo, Ashraf Mugume, Frank Tumwesigye, William Sseguya, Allan Tebusweke, Noel Nasasira, Michael Agaba
Match Officials: Hakim Mulindwa (Center Referee), George Kasule (1st Assistant), Ashraf Miiro, Ashadu Sserebe (2nd Assistant)
Awards:
Best Goal keeper – Brian Achire (Synergy)
Top Scorer – Steven Mukwala (Edgars Youth) – 10 goals
MVP – Faizo Ssekyanzi (St Marys)
