Written By | Alex Mbamanya
Boni's Sheilla Mungutimu (red) scored one of the goals
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Mukono
Selected USSSA Girls’ Football Round of 32 Results
Boni Consilii remain the only Ankole Zone representatives in the USSSA girls’ football competition at the ongoing national ball games championship in Mukono.
The Isingiro-based side and Ankole Zone champions defeated Kisozi Seed School 2–0, with goals from Rinah Ariho and Sheilla Mungutimu, to advance to the Round of 16, while their counterparts were eliminated at the same stage.
Ankole Zone was represented by seven teams, but only four progressed to the Round of 32, where only the current national bronze medalists, Boni Consilii, managed to advance further.
A Rubindi Player (pink) goes for a high ball against Latifa
Kibingo Girls lost 3–0 to defending champions and favourites St Noa. First-timers St Andrews Rubindi suffered a 4–2 defeat to Latifa Mixed, while Kashenshero Girls were beaten 3–0 by St Mary Magdalene, although they have since petitioned over the alleged use of an ineligible player.
Rubindi striker Esther Ampurira (with ball) has cought the eyes of many with her skill
Tournament favourites, including Amus College, Bukedea Comprehensive, Kawempe Muslim, and Rines, progressed to the Round of 16, with the exception of former champions Masaka SS, who were eliminated.
St Mary's Kitende (red) beat Mengo 61-4
In girls’ basketball, St Mary’s Kitende thrashed Mengo 64–4 to maintain a 100 percent winning record in four games. St Noa and Nabisunsa also recorded unbeaten runs. In the boys’ category, Buddo SS registered their third straight win, while St Joseph’s secured two wins after losing their opening two matches.
The games will continue until May 8.
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