Robert Ssentongo crowned player of the month

Mar 16, 2020

The former URA and KCCA forward notched six goals and assisted four in six matches in February, which extended his tally to eight goals in the league this season.

Kyetume FC's leading goal scorer Robert Ssentongo is confident of scooping this seasons' top scorer award after being voted the Pilsner player of the month of February.

"I might be trailing, but I am confident I will score more goals and even surpass those ahead of me," Ssentongo said.

The former URA and KCCA forward notched six goals and assisted four in six matches in February, which extended his tally to eight goals in the league this season.

His goals have helped Kyetume lie in the 11the position on the StarTimes Uganda Premier League with 30 points, two places above relegation positions.

In the race for the golden boot, he still has to chase Maroons goal poacher Steven Mukwaala who has 13 goals, Vipers'Fahad Bayo (12), Ben Ocen of Police (12)

Ssentongo beat fellow teammate, goalkeeper Joel Mutakubwa and Busoga United's midfielder David Bagoole to bag the award and sh1m from the organisers.

On the same occasion, Busoga United's Abbey Kikomeko was crowned the coach of the month over SC Villa's Edward Kaziba.

Kikomeko guided Busoga to five wins out of six matches, only registering one defeat which was a 3-0 away to Bright Stars.

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