Makerere College School beat School Allstars 2-0 in football to win the Victoria University soccerfest last week.
For their efforts, they were rewarded with a trophy and a cash prize of Shs 300,000.
Held at the Kampala Parents School grounds, the tournament was organized by Victoria University in conjunction with the Federation of Students Football Associations (Fesfa), a body started to promote local football among teenagers, and Soccannet Uganda.
The games attracted high school graduates from several secondary schools for a day of soccer competition.
The schools included St Mary’s College Kisubi, King’s College Budo, Light Academy SS, Greenhill Academy, Makerere College School, St Henry’s College Kitovu, Uganda Martyrs SS Namugongo and School Allsters, a collection of players from several schools.
Before the action started, the teams received a briefing from Victoria University’s marketing manager, Lawrence Masesa, and interim coach, Nestory Kizito (also a former Cranes midfielder).
Other winners on the day included Jonathan Obote of Makerere College School as Most Valuable Player (MVP), as well as Nasser Kagimu of Light Academy SS for the Golden Boot award.