BUNGE FC stops Parliament of Tanzania

Parliament of Uganda through to the next round as Kenya and EALA/EAC benefit from walk-over in netball

East African Legislative Assembly, Dec 9, 2013; Kampala, Uganda: Parliament of Uganda became the first team to qualify for the next round of the tournament after beating Vision 2020 FC of Rwanda 2-1 in soccer earlier today.

Captain, Hon Patrick Nsanja opened the scoring early in the second half after the spadework was done by youthful legislator, Hon Peter Ogwang.  The game was however balanced with both teams’ midfield dictating the pace in the first half.

The hardworking midfield dynamo, Hon Peter Ogwang was at it again, this time laying a pass to striker, Denis Obua who tapped the ball past Rwandan goalkeeper, Bernard Byukusenge for the second goal.

Vision 2020 FC however replied through a penalty converted by Senator Gallicon Niyongolo in the second half.

In the second match of the day (Group B), Bunge FC’s Daniel Karanja was the toast of the team, scoring a decisive goal to throw the group wide open.   Kenya who were defeated yesterday by EALA/EAC had a purposeful start testing the Parliament of Tanzania’s goalkeeper, Hon Azzan Iddi Mohammed.   Tanzania came close to scoring but Arumeru legislator, Hon Joshua Nassari shot wide in the 25^th minute.

In the second half, both teams gave as much as they got. As the clock ticked on, Stephen Njatta unleashed a hard kick which was spilled by the Parliament of Tanzania goalkeeper, Hon Azzan Iddi Mohammed.  Daniel Karanja stepped up and scored from the rebound. Kenya now ties with EALA at 3 points each, though the Kenyans have played two games.

In netball, Kenya and EALA both earned 2 points each against their competitors, Burundi and Rwanda respectively who did not field netball teams. In football matches scheduled for tomorrow, Burundi shall lock horns with Rwanda in Group A with the winner expected to join Uganda in the next round. 

Thereafter, Tanzania and EALA will face-off in what is billed to be an interesting clash. At the Lugogo indoor stadium, both Uganda and Tanzania are expected to be awarded points following the absence of Burundi and Rwanda, their respective competitors.