Park Wins a Treble, Others Under the Tables Wondering ‘How Do you Do it’
By: kayiirajackson@gmail.com
Park FC has made history by becoming the first team to win all three Futsal trophies in a single season in Uganda.
They defeated Kisenyi FC 7-5 in the Super Cup at the Old Kampala Futsal Arena, completing a remarkable treble.
Park FC started strong, with Shafiq Mulangira and Michael Abura scoring early goals. However, Kisenyi fought back, taking the lead through Marvin Atengeka, Ilyas Omran, and Abdullahi Ahmed’s quick succession goals.
Samuel Kalyango equalized for Park FC, only for Abdullahi to restore Kisenyi’s lead a few minutes later. Just before halftime, Kalyango scored again to level the scores at 4-4.
The second half saw Richard Mutumba put Kisenyi ahead again, but Derrick Walugembe’s substitute appearance proved pivotal for Park as he scored twice to help his side seal a hard-fought victory.
This historic achievement marks Park FC’s dominance in Ugandan Futsal, having already won the betPawa FSL and Futsal Uganda Cup.
On the same date at the same venue (Old Kampala Futsal Arena), the season awards were held and betpawa was in place to award the the best performers of the season.
The Youngest Player of the season was Edgar FC’s Brian Olwa while Kisenyi FC’s manager Sulaiman Sekanyo was named Coach of the Season.
“This season of futsal has been extremely exciting and with the work that all teams put in to make the game more entertaining and professional, it was only befitting that we recognise their efforts,” said betPawa Country Marketing Manager Ivy Igunduura.
During the 2023/24 season, under the sponsorship by betPawa, futsal’s main playing venue the Old Kampala Sports Arena was renovated, giving it a fresh look. Also, the 12 teams that took part in the league were given a new brand identity through new kits and football gear such as balls and a digital clock.
“We have had a season where, through digitization, disputes were a thing of the past because of the digital clock which was used professionally to keep the track of time per match,” said Futsal Association of Uganda President, Hamzah Jjunju.
The league’s top scorer with 50 goals Lubowa Michael from Lubaga thanked betPawa for energising the league with the support to the teams as well as players
“Today is a special day for me and all the players representing the teams in our great Futsal league. We are honoured to have been part of this partnership,” he said.
Park FC produced the best player of the season (MVP) in Michael Abura while the best defender came from Kisenyi FC, Gibran Ndukuhire and league’s best goalkeeper, Brian Drileba was feted as the Best Goalkeeper (Golden Glove Award).