Jonam County clinched their spot within the closing of the MTN Kopu P’Ubimo event with a slender 1-0 victory over Okoro County on Saturday, fifth October 2024. The match, performed at Pacego Playground in Panyango Sub County, Pakwach district, was the second leg of their semi-final conflict, confirming Jonam’s march to the ultimate set for nineteenth October.
The recreation was carefully contested, however Jonam’s persistence paid off with the one objective of the match, sealing their place within the closing showdown. Jonam’s head coach, Simon Peter, mirrored on his group’s earlier success, stating that their 2-0 away win within the first leg towards Okoro, with Samuel Pirwoth scoring twice, gave them the arrogance and momentum to safe the general victory.
Simon praised his squad’s morale, particularly after a 1-1 draw towards defending champions Padyere County of their earlier fixture. “That draw energized the gamers, and it confirmed in our willpower to say all three factors right now by beating Okoro. We should not afraid of any threats when taking part in the champions Padyere in our final rounds,” he stated.
Okoro County, alternatively, struggled all through the event, ending their marketing campaign and not using a objective. Head coach Kelvin Wanok, although upset with the outcomes, congratulated his gamers for his or her dedication. “We haven’t noticed any type of indiscipline, and I’m optimistic subsequent time shall be higher. We all subscribe to Alur tradition, and that retains us united,” Wanok stated.
Other Weekend Highlights
Apart from the soccer, the third version of the much-anticipated bicycle races happened in Jonam County on fifth October. Thirty-three contributors, each female and male, competed in a 10-kilometre experience, with prizes awarded to the highest finishers.
In the ladies’s race, Agnes Acibu took first place, incomes a money prize of UGX 500,000. Second-place finisher Lilian Aciu obtained UGX 200,000, whereas Sunday Adokorach got here in third, pocketing UGX 100,000. Among the lads, Stephen Kumakech gained the highest prize of UGX 500,000, with Justine Opakrwoth and Anthony Kumakech taking house UGX 200,000 and UGX 100,000, respectively.
The Executive Director of Ker Alur, Vincent Ochaya, counseled MTN Uganda for his or her position in selling youth involvement in sports activities and cultural actions, noting how the event has fostered a way of unity. He additionally confirmed that every one contributors could be acknowledged through the upcoming 14th coronation anniversary of Phillips Ularker Rauni III, scheduled for twenty sixth October 2024.
Kopu P’Ubimo Table Standings:
|
Position |
Team |
P |
W |
D |
L |
F |
A |
GD |
Pts |
|
1 |
Jonam |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
1 |
3 |
7 |
|
2 |
Padyere |
2 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
1 |
2 |
4 |
|
3 |
Okoro |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
5 |
-5 |
0 |
Jonam’s subsequent problem shall be a troublesome closing match towards Padyere County, the reigning champions, whereas Okoro will look to regroup and are available again stronger in future editions of the event.
