Hundreds of players registered to play and competed in the two preliminary stages for the 120 spots in the men and 28 in the ladies’ categories.
The qualifiers started on June 24th with the mini-qualifiers across 52 districts and regions.
Hundreds of players registered to play and competed in the two preliminary stages for the 120 spots in the men and 28 in the ladies’ categories.
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POOL Former Uganda Pool Cranes captain fails to qualify for Nile Special National open
Blacksheep was knocked out by Ronald Akampulira in the Round of 16 in the regional level over the weekend at Gumikiriza’s own Blacksheep Arena in Mukono.
The top eight and four national seeds in the respective categories were handed a bye from the qualifiers and will join at the national that start on November 9th-11th at Lugogo.
A total of 128 men and 32 ladies will compete for the money and the ultimate prize – a car- at Lugogo.
15:14 - 18.09.2023
POOL Madondo, Chandiga throw hats in the ring with Nile Special Pool Open qualification
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Here are all the finalists;
Top seeds (men)- Ibrahim Kayanja, Kenneth Odong, Glorious Sennyonjo, Ibrahim Sejjemba, Mansoor Bwanika, Habib Ssebuguzi, Joseph Kasozi, Yudah Ssembuusi
Top Seeded Players (Ladies) - Rasheeda Mutesi, Rukia Naiga, Victoria Namuyanja, Marion Kisakye, Rita Nimusiima (Defending Champion)
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Da Place - Tororo: Meddie Okello, Jensen Fredrick, Vincent Okello
The Oak- Mbale: Abdul Mafabi, Ronnie Abuneri, Rashid Wanade
Nature Gardens - Soroti: Caesar Okidi, Samuel Ecumu, Michael Mwambu
Sol View - Iganga: Patrick Ssekilime, Joshua Odeng, Gerald Kisittu
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POOL Nimusiima ready to navigate the tough terrain en route to Nile Special National Open
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Paradise Spot-Jinja: Eric Mugabo, Lawrence Ssemaganda, Nasser Isabirye Kibwiika
Friends Corner- Mbikko: Arnold Ssemukwaano, Jonathan Ouma, Swaibu Sennoga
Casablanca - Wandegeya: Innocent Tumushabe, Sam Muhoozi Frank Miiro, Meddie Mugisha
12:22 - 21.06.2023
POOL Sheilla Ankah prepares her cue to face Rasheeda Mutesi in Nile Special Pool Open
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Mango Shade-Busega: Fahad Ssewankambo, Rashid Wagaba, Shaffique Mukiibi
Pot It-Najjanankumbi: Lawrence Ssengonge, Farouk Mutumba, Jackson Sserunjoji
Da Comrades- Arua: Rasul Abdurazak, Malidan Maldin, Innocent Kassim
Cue Bar- Gulu: Moses Omara, Ivan Opwonya, James Okello
Capital Pub - Lira: Ocen O.C, Emmanuel Alele, Jefferson Oteei
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Club Supplex- Nebbi: Emma Choul, John Mbugiramihigo, Rogers Ocircan
Icon Lounge - Kitgum: James Okot Okech, Kenneth Wokorach, Wilfred Wokorach
Da Lits Club- Adjumani: Walter Odoki, Innocent Komakech, Isaac Anyuzu
Upper Volta - Kasubi: Gideon Bwanika, Dan Mubiru, Robert Tumusiime
Blackspot - Gulu: Caesar Chandiga, Samson Odong, Haron Opiyo
Cas Bar- Kansanga: Ian Kazibwe, Vincent Ssekibuule, Ivan Kafuleka
Kingsport- Entebbe: Eria Kimuli, Rogers Bogere, Arafat Kawonde
New Victoria - Kireka: Paul Okello Opio, Emma Nagweere, Castor Othienno
16:25 - 07.06.2023
POOL Nile Special National Open resuscitates PAU, pool
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New Everclean-Kasese: Fazil Turinawe, Shaquib Matovu, Ali Yusuf
Club Embassy - Kizinda: Ambrose Kahindi, Fred Namanya, Ronald Nuwamanya
Paul Games Bar-Mbarara: Apollo Kabangira, Modern Aguma, Amon Kananura
Sj Arena-Kisoro: Emmanuel Hashaka, Amos Ndyagumanawe, Mohammed Kamanga
Kk Bar- Rukungiri: Azali Lukomwa, Dickson Twinamatsiko, Zidane Mugabi
New Edge- Ibanda: Nabboth Katebarirwe, Edson Kiiza, Patrick Manigamukama
Cares Pub- Mubende: Alpha Amanyire, Alex Luwalira, Vincent Ajuna
Half London-Mityana: Joseph Balikuddembe, Christopher Dungu, Mukasa Lubega
Emirates Club- Kiboga: Allan Nsubuga, Abbey Ssemuzibu, Charles Kayongo
Cafe Milano-Masindi: Raphael Musimbi, Allan Candia Ssali, Mark Bahemurwaki
Spot On-Hoima: Jimmy Ategeka, Steven Isingoma, Derrick Taremwa
Koma Gardens - Matugga: Jonah Turigye, Timothy Kasujja, Godfrey Kaggwa
Atomic Lounge-Fort Portal: Ivan Murungi, Sofian Kumalirwa, Fred Mugabe
Masaka: Joseph Mutaawe, Malida Mutebi, Paul Kato
Dubai Marina- Luwero: Fred Tumwesigye, Farouk Kagumya, Jude Samula
Blacksheep Arena-Mukono: William Yiga, Najib Matovu, Ronald Akampulira
Akaanya- Luzira: Eddie Kawuki, Julius Ssemanda, Edward Kamoga
Timeless Bar - Nansana: Asaph Mpoza, Emmanuel Wasswa, Ronald Kirabira
Afro Club-Kasangati: Mark Mukiibi, William Kanyesigye, Erias Ssemanda
Osbert's Arena-Najjeera: Simon Lubulwa, Davis Akankwasa, Osbert Tweyongyere
Ladies:
King's Comfort-Kitgum: Priscilla Nampala, Lillian Arao, Natasha Ndibalekera, Scovia Tracy Auma
Mirembe Pub- Katosi: Rehemma Nannyondo, Charity Nakayemba, Merab Nabwire, Julie Namuhanga
Amigos- Kansanga: Zaimatt Nabafu, Lydia Ayebazibwe, Jacenta Kajubi, Amina Faith Nganda
Tiana Bar-Fort Portal: Angela Busingye, Justin Nampebwa, Goretti Kabasinguzi, Angel Komujuni
Nature Gardens - Soroti: Aisha Madondo, Brenda Akiror, Deborah Ibenu, Cindy Kobusingye
Villa Lounge-Masaka: Rose Namugerwa, Maimuna Nangendo, Brenda Nasasira
Pot It-Najjanankumbi: Prossy Namuli, Sharon Mirembe, Rhoda Nakaweesi, Fauzah Namuganza
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