Philip Omondi Invitational Tournament Returns

By: Moses Magero
Fillbert Obenchan closes down a Nyamityobora FC player in a recent game at StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo.

The third edition of Philip Omondi Pre-Season Invitational Tournament returns this Friday 14th and ends on Saturday 15th September 2018 at StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo.

The annual tournament named after club legend Philip Omondi arguably the greatest Ugandan footballer of all times, will have two fresh faces in Nyamityobora FC a newly promoted side to the top tier and Kamuli Taxi Park FC (a FUFA Big League side) joining the two traditional clubs Proline FC and hosts KCCA FC.

Julius Poloto in action against Proline FC in a recent game.

The tournament meant to further prepare the clubs ahead of the 2018/19 season will be played in a round robin format. Proline FC who are double Champions of the tournament will be seeking for a third title in a row.

In this tournament, a win will equate to three points, while every goal scored will equate to a point. The prize money in this year’s edition is One million Uganda Shillings, a trophy and medals for the winner. Other prizes to be won are; 200,000 shs for Most Valuable Player and 100,000 shs for top scorer.

Patrick Kaddu dashes forward in the a recent game against Nyamityobora FC.

Philip Omondi Pre-Season Invitational Tournament

Fixtures

Friday 14th September

Proline Vs Nyamityobora FC – 12pm

KCCA FC vs Kamuli Taxi Park FC – 3pm

Saturday 15th September 11, 2018

Kamuli Taxi Park FC Vs Proline FC – 2pm

KCCA FC Vs Nyamityobora FC – 4pm

Entrance Fees

Ordinary 3,000/=

VIP – 5,000/=

VVIP  –  10,000/=

KCCA FC fans cheer their team in a previous Philip Omondi Pre Season Invitational game.

 

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