30 March 2012
UGANDA : One more night for Ikong and Kasewu
Ronnie Kasewu (R) tries to evade a block from Isaac Lugudde in an earlier FNL game . PHOTO BY ISMAIL KEZAALA
By ISMAIL DHAKABA KIGONGO (email the author)
Last Friday, continental television giants SuperSport did air an advert for the Castle Lite-Friday Night Lights grand finale. It did re-run on several occasions thereafter and earned a slot on Africa Sportsline Show, a popular fast-paced 30-minute programme showcasing sport here and beyond. Last Friday, continental television giants SuperSport did air an advert for the Castle Lite-Friday Night Lights grand finale. It did re-run on several occasions thereafter and earned a slot on Africa Sportsline Show, a popular fast-paced 30-minute programme showcasing sport here and beyond.
The organisers, Kinetic Management Group (KMG), know they nailed it but the success of the fun basketball event could be judged today at YMCA court. Team Ikong faces Team Kasewu under the lights in the final of the second edition of the crowd-puller to crown a near-perfect eight weeks.
Unlike Ronnie Kasewu, whose team are on their maiden appearance in the final, Joseph Ikong did lead his side to the inaugural title last year. “I am glad we got this far this time but I think we have been more serious,” Kasewu said. The Warriors guard will not have forgotten that Ikong features for DMark Power, their biggest rivals.
If Kasewu lacked an incentive in beating a Power player in the final, there is Shs1.75m staked for the winner, whereas the runners-up are guaranteed Shs0.75m. “It’s not about the money. Money is there to motivate everyone and create a common goal. At the end, you walk in to have fun,” Kasewu added.
The thrills have been plenty and tonight is the seal. Many will be sad to see the second season of FNL gone.
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