Over the weekend, Kataka Girls FC and Mbale Tigers emerged as the Eastern champions while Echoes SS and Starlight SS bagged the North-Eastern trophies.
The games that took place in Tororo at St. George stadium between Friday and Sunday saw each of the winning teams receive trophies, certificates, balls, branded uniforms and cash worth UGX1,000,000 Million each.
Airtel Uganda’s District Manager, Isaac Musingo said the games provide a platform to identify, nurture and recruit talented football players from the grassroots level.
He noted that the games also provide skills that are essential to both personal and professional development of players.
“In addition to recognizing and awarding gifted players and teams, the Airtel Rising Stars tournament avails participants with other necessary competences including discipline, mental focus and team work- all of which are essential in the pursuit of a successful football career.”
Guest of honor, Tororo Municipality Member of Parliament; Honorable Yeri Ofwono Apollo applauded Airtel Uganda for its consistency and dedication to the country-wide advancement of football. In his remarks, the Member of Parliament noted that the games were a platform for young players to showcase their skills and get drafted to play at national level.
