Former pool champion Namanya faces stern test

Sep 30, 2016

The Hot Pool club player faces a stiff challenge against a new crop of players as he vies for a place in the Nile Special grand final due on October 22.

Former 2009 champion Fred ‘Bonde' Namanya is poised for a test of his might in the Nile Special Pool Open regional qualifier at Pool Nest in Kireka on Saturday.

The Hot Pool club player faces a stiff challenge against a new crop of players as he vies for a place in the Nile Special grand final due on October 22.

Among experience players in Namanya's way is League One top scorer Ashiraf Mbazira of Cheers Pool Club who has enjoyed good form this season.

Betway Anchors decider taker and Last year's League One top scorer Eddie Kawuki together with teammate Abdul Ganny are the other players expected to give Namanya a run for his own money.

Still at Pool Nest is Boat's Godfrey Toko another experienced player will also present himself against the country's seed 14 Bonde.

At Nansana Big Zone, Icon Pool Club's Andy Kigundu, CKI's Herbert Ndugga and Chris Mukasa (Betway) are expected to dictate the pace.

Tony Kasozi of Capital night and Wamala Sadat are the other key contenders expected to surprise in Nansana.

In Masindi homeboys Prim Rock Abitegeka, Brian Tunura, Augustine Abihuka and Innocent Abitenkaniza are exep-cted to square off at Sure Guest House.

The regional finals that conclude this month will determine the top cream of 120 players who will square off with the top 8 seeds in the grand finals.

With a top prize of a brand new car, sh2m and a pool table is at stake, a tough challenge awaits top players as a new wave of talent dictates the pace in the qualifiers.

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