Entebbe Match-play quarterfinal matchups set
Following their 4&2 victory over Paul Nsereko and Patrick Mugisha in the round of 16 on Saturday, Nsubuga hopes to secure another win against opponents they previously eliminated.
The diferent winners from the subsidiary event pose with Stanbic Bank's Arthur Kiwanuka (2nd left) after the round of 16 at Entebbe Club, May 9, 2026. Photo by Michael Nsubuga
Henry Nsubuga and his partner, Jonathan Lukyamuzi, aim to defeat Sam Kacungira and Vincent Katutsi once again when the pairs meet in the Stanbic Entebbe Match-Play Challenge quarterfinals at Entebbe Club next month.
Following their 4&2 victory over Paul Nsereko and Patrick Mugisha in the round of 16 on Saturday, Nsubuga hopes to secure another win against opponents they previously eliminated.
“It was a challenging round since we played with nearly identical handicaps, but we gave it our best effort and had a good day,” Nsubuga said.
Stephen Kitamirike (left) rewards ladies Group A winner Ruth Akello. Photo by Michael Nsubuga
“We played well, especially from the second hole. By the fifth hole, we were three up, which gave us a significant advantage, and we maintained that momentum.”
“Since the pair we defeated overcame the team that beat us in last year’s final, we expect a tough match. However, we believe we can prepare well and improve our performance to reach the semifinals,” Nsubuga stated.
Ladies Group B winner Phionah Namanya (right) dances before she receives her prizes from Innocent Kihika at Entebbe Club. Photo by Michael Nsubuga
“It will be a very tough game. This was the team we hoped to avoid, but it is the matchup we have.”
In the other matches, 2024 finalists Tony Kisadha/Richard Mwami beat Spenser Sabiiti/Craig Muwanguzi 3&2, while Sam Kacungira/Vincent Katutsi eliminated Venny Birusya/Steven Katwiremu 2&1.
Brian Manyindo/Mark Musinguzi also matched on past Daniel Kalungi/Anthony Agaba, 6&4, as Bob Drani/Geoffrey Byamugisha, Edrea Kagombe/Evelyn Atukunda, Ronald Pulle/Michael Monne and Herbert Kamuntu/Stephen Ojambo eliminated Jamil Maningi/Horace Rwakabureete, Esther Aganyira/Ronnie Arinaitwe, Michael Nimoh/Samuel Kinyanjui and Allan Ssematimba/Hannington Mulumba with 2&1, IUP, 4&2, 1UP scores respectively.
Stanbic Bank's Arthur Kiwanuka (left) presents prizes to the men's Group A winner Allan Muhereza after the round of 16 at Entebbe Club, May 9, 2026. Photo by Michael Nsubuga
The quarterfinals will now be played on June 6 with Brian Manyindo/ Mark Musinguzi taking on Drani/Byamugisha as the mother and daughter pair of Kagombe/Atukunda entertain Ronald Pulle/Michael Monne. Kacungira/Katutsi will face off with Nsubuga/Lukyamuzi with Kisadha/Mwami tussling it out with Kamuntu/Ojambo.
Meanwhile, Allan Muhereza returned 41 stable ford points to top the subsidiary event of the same event in the men’s Group A ahead of Paul Habyarimana (37pts). Mathew Nviri (42pts) took the men’s Group B, where Mathias Zungu scored 41 points while Donald Nyakairu (37pts) and Bryan Wakwale (35) were the best in Group C. The top ladies on the day were Ruth Akello (30pts) who beat Connie Nshemereirwe on countback in the ladies’ group A, while Phionah Namanya (37) and Edith Wamalwa (36) were the best in Group B.