Kampala City pulled off a thrilling super four beach soccer tournament comeback as Ambrose Kigozi inspired a 6-2 win against rivals Mutoola BSC at Kasanje bamboo gardens beach soccer arena.
Oscar Ssendege took advantage of Kampala City’s casual start in the final on Sunday to put Mutoola ahead before he doubled their lead in the first period.
However, the Ab’emikwano rose from the dead and returned for the second period in red hot form – turning the game around for a great win and their maiden trophy in beach soccer as they also etched their name in the history of the super four – as one of the only three clubs to have ever won this competition since its inception in 2021.
They laid siege to Mutoola’s area, and their efforts were rewarded with two goals that drew the game level by the end of the second period. This lease of life was orchestrated by Kigozi.
Ambrose Kigozi kept the stage alight in the final twelve minutes when he made it five goals to his name before Paul Kato completed the turnaround with a fine strike that sealed the victory for Kampala City. This triumph also marks the first trophy for Ivan Kulika as a coach.
Semi finals
Mutoola required penalties to see off St. Lawrence University in a pulsating semi-final following a sensational 4-4 draw in normal time. They won 1-0 in spot kicks.
Kampala City defeated Buganda Royal 6-1enroute to the final.
While this tournament is limited to only the top four teams as ranked by the previous season, it was a nail-biting show and a fine way to begin the new beach soccer season – with the FUFA beach soccer league (FBSL) just five days away (set to begin on Sunday November 10).
