20 July 2006
UGANDA : Falcons Tourney Set
By Aloysius Byamukama
Kampala
TWO new regional basketball sides from DR Congo have confirmed participation in the third edition of the Falcons invitational tournament that tips off on July 25 at Lugogo Indoor Stadium.
The two, Bukavu and Goma forwarded their confirmation to the organisers early this week. Club President Mr John Ssimbwa told Daily Monitor yesterday the two are expected together with other invited teams.
" They sent to me an e-mail confirming they will be taking part," Ssimbwa said.
Meanwhile, Kenyan giants and league champions Ulinzi Warriors together with women side Sprite Storms have also confirmed.
Ssimbwa also said that three teams from Seychelles, two from Burundi, Tanzania and the men's defending champs APR from Rwanda will also take part.
According to the arrangements, foreign teams will arrive on Sunday, while the draws will be made on July 24.Foreign sides will pay US$20 per player, while the local teams will pay Shs165,000 as participation fees.
The local sides invited are Kyambogo W arriors, Charging Rhinos and league champions Marines.
MAK Sparks, KCC Leopards, defending champions Lady Bucks and local league queens A-I Challenge are the local ladies' teams.
Kampala
TWO new regional basketball sides from DR Congo have confirmed participation in the third edition of the Falcons invitational tournament that tips off on July 25 at Lugogo Indoor Stadium.
The two, Bukavu and Goma forwarded their confirmation to the organisers early this week. Club President Mr John Ssimbwa told Daily Monitor yesterday the two are expected together with other invited teams.
" They sent to me an e-mail confirming they will be taking part," Ssimbwa said.
Meanwhile, Kenyan giants and league champions Ulinzi Warriors together with women side Sprite Storms have also confirmed.
Ssimbwa also said that three teams from Seychelles, two from Burundi, Tanzania and the men's defending champs APR from Rwanda will also take part.
According to the arrangements, foreign teams will arrive on Sunday, while the draws will be made on July 24.Foreign sides will pay US$20 per player, while the local teams will pay Shs165,000 as participation fees.
The local sides invited are Kyambogo W arriors, Charging Rhinos and league champions Marines.
MAK Sparks, KCC Leopards, defending champions Lady Bucks and local league queens A-I Challenge are the local ladies' teams.
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