Uganda 2 Kenya 1
It was a joyous moment for Ugandan MPs and football lovers, when the Parliamentary football team beat their Kenyan counterparts 2-1 in a friendly match played on Friday September 07, at Nakivubo Stadium, Kampala.
Team captain Hon. Odongo Otto, opened the score sheet for the Ugandan side in the 15th minute, five minutes later, the Kenyan got an equalizer.
Just before the half-time whistle, Kassimu Nsimbe made it 2-1 for the Ugandan side, thanks to Hon. Kibedi’s cross.
The Kenyan side got a free kick inside the 18-yard box after the Uganda goalkeeper Geoffrey was forced to grab a back pass from Hon. Ssejjoba, but the Kenyan side failed to make use of it.
The second half saw rising tempos with the Kenyan side launching several attacks in an attempt to get an equalizer, but the Ugandan defense was solid enough.
The function was presided over by the Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon. Edward K Ssekandi. Also present were the minister of state for sports, Hon. Charles Bakabulindi, and the Clerk of Parliament.
“We had the best organisation and preparations, we started our training one month earlier and of course the best team has taken the day, nonetheless, the Kenyan team was equally good,” Hon. Elijah Okupa said.
“This is the beginning of Uganda’s success for tomorrow’s game against Niger! It is a sign of good luck, we worked very hard and we deserved to win, so I hope Uganda Cranes win tomorrow to give Ugandans happiness,” Hon. Otto, the Uganda team captain said, after the final whistle.
Both teams were given medals, the Ugandan team receiving gold plus the trophy, which was handed over by Hon. Edward Sekandi to the team captain while the Kenyan side received silver medals.
This was the first time in history of the competition for Ugandan MPs to defeat their counterparts from Kenya.
The return leg is scheduled for October in Nairobi, Kenya. These games are aimed at strengthening the East African federation.
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