This tournament is set to premier on the 27th this month (August) and will run through September and final match game to decide the overall champion on 9th October 2024 that happens to be the independence date for the pearl of Africa ‘UGANDA’.

The top guys in the Organization of the Tournament include Alex aka Masalex8 the Secretary and publicity who also happens to own this platform. Hasakya Sowari and Dickson (former Kamu Kamu players). These three among others that are to be included later are tasked with making sure the tournament runs smoothly and every teams gets what they deserve freely and fairly.

Teams like Kamu Kamu and bloodline have been top shots over time and are some of the fans favorites but others also have plans of becoming part of Nakaloke football records. Payers to watch will come up. Follow the socials to air your views of teams, players and the tournament in general but be warned “Bagayi Bakambwemu” so be responsible with your comments or complaints 😒😒

THE GROUPS

Group A	Group B	Group C	Group D
Kamu Kamu	Bloodline	Namagumba City	BEVs
Kireka Young	Kwagalana	Army Fire	Kasanja Select
Busamila	Nandala	Okada	Kagwa
Ntebe Road	Nakaloke Boda	Kolonyi	NAF

GROUP A	P	F	A	GD	POINTS
KAMU KAMU	0	0	0	0	0
KREKA YOUNG	0	0	0	0	0
BUSAMILA	0	0	0	0	0
NTEBE ROAD	0	0	0	0	0

GROUP B	P	F	A	GD	POINTS
BLOODLINE	1	0	0	0	1
KWAGALANA	1	0	0	0	1
NANDALA	0	0	0	0	0
NAKALOKE BODA	0	0	0	0	0

GROUP C	P	F	A	GD	POINTS
NAMAGUMBA CITY	0	0	0	0	0
ARMY FIRE	0	0	0	0	0
OKADA	0	0	0	0	0
KOLONYI	0	0	0	0	0

GROUP D	P	F	A	GD	POINTS
BEVs	0	0	0	0	0
KASANJA SELECT	0	0	0	0	0
KAGWA	0	0	0	0	0
NAF	0	0	0	0	0

GROUP MATCHES

Date	Game	Scores
28/08	Kamu Kamu Vs Kireka Young
29/08	Bloodline vs Kwagalana	0 – 0
30/08	Namagumba Vs Okada
31/08	NAF vs Kasanja Select
01/09	BEVs vs Kagwa
02/09	Nandala vs Nakaloke Boda
03/09	Busamila vs Ntebe Road
04/09	Kolonyi vs Army Fire
05/09	Kasanja Select vs Kagwa
07/09	Kamu Kamu vs Ntebe Road
08/09	NAF vs BEVs
09/09	Army Fire vs Namagumba City
10/09	Nakaloke Boda vs Bloodline
11/09	Kireka Young vs Busamira
12/09	Kwagalana vs Nandala
13/09	Okada vs Kolonyi
14/09	Kasanja vs BEVs
16/09	Kamu Kamu vs Busamira
17/09	Kwagalana vs Nakaloke Boda
18/09	Namagumba vs Kolonyi
19/09	Kireka Young vs Ntebe Road
20/09	Kagwa vs NAF
21/09	Bloodline vs Nandala
22/09	Okada vs Army Fire

QUARTER FINALS

SEMI FINALS

9th OCT – FINAL

Tournament Rules

Please note that the Organizing committee reserves the right to interpret these rules as they see fit and these rules will be the basis for resolving any issues that arise as the tournament proceeds.

1. Match Duration

Each match will consist of two halves, each lasting 45 minutes with a 15-minute halftime break.

If the match ends in a draw, in the knockout stages, it will proceed to extra time (two halves of 15 minutes each). If still tied, the match will be decided by a penalty shootout.

2. Team Composition

• Each team must have 11 players on the field, including one goalkeeper.
• A match can start if a team has at least 7 players; otherwise, it will be forfeited.
• Teams are allowed to have a maximum of 7 substitutes on the bench.
• Substitutions: Each team is allowed to make up to 5 substitutions during regular time, with an additional substitution permitted in extra time.

3. Group Stage and Points System

The tournament will begin with a group stage, where teams are divided into three groups.

Points are awarded as follows:

The top two teams from A and B advance, then 3 teams from group C also advance, then one best looser will join to make 8 teams for the knockout stage.

4. Tiebreakers

In case teams are tied on points in the group stage, the following tiebreakers will be applied:

1. Goal difference
2. Goals scored
3. Head-to-head record
4. Fair play points (fewer yellow/red cards)
5. Draw by lots if all else fails.

5. Offside Rule

The offside rule is strictly enforced. A player is in an offside position if:

They are nearer to the opponent’s goal line than both the ball and the second-last opponent.

A player is not offside if they are level with the second-last opponent or the last two opponents.

Offside infractions result in an indirect free-kick awarded to the opposing team.

6. Fouls and Misconduct

Yellow Card: A caution issued for unsporting behavior, dissent, delaying the restart of play, or other infractions.

Red Card: Results in immediate ejection from the match for serious foul play, violent conduct, spitting, or receiving a second yellow card.

Accumulation of two yellow cards in the tournament will result in a one-match suspension.

7. Penalty Kicks

In the event of a foul occurring inside the penalty area, the opposing team is awarded a penalty kick.

The kick is taken from the penalty mark, 12 yards from the goal line, with only the goalkeeper defending.

8. Free Kicks

Direct Free Kick: Can be taken as a shot directly on goal, awarded for more serious fouls.

Indirect Free Kick: Requires the ball to touch another player before a goal can be scored, awarded for less severe infractions.

9. Corner Kicks

Awarded when the ball crosses the goal line, having last touched a player from the defending team, but not resulting in a goal.

10. Fair Play

Teams are expected to play with respect and sportsmanship.

Unsporting behavior will be penalized, and fair play is encouraged throughout the tournament.

Notes:

Offside Rule Explained: The offside rule is key in football, ensuring fair play and preventing players from gaining an unfair advantage by positioning themselves closer to the opponent’s goal before the ball is played. A player is only penalized for being offside if they are actively involved in play, such as interfering with an opponent or gaining an advantage from their position.

Disciplinary Actions: Repeated unsporting behavior, even minor, can accumulate to serious consequences, including match suspensions.

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