What you need to know:
- Kasozi trailed 4-2 at one point, called a timeout, and used it to his advantage.
- The finals faced delays due to a player protest, causing the award ceremony to start at 9 pm.
Victory in Jinja: Kasozi and Kisakye Take the Titles
Joseph “Sharp Shooter” Kasozi won the 2024 Pool King title. Marion “Ankah Sheila” Kisakye claimed the Pool Queen crown.
Event Overview
The Pool Association of Uganda (PAU) organized the 2024 Pool Queen and King Championships in Jinja. The event concluded successfully on Saturday, June 22nd.
2024 Pool King: Joseph “Sharp Shooter” Kasozi
Joseph “Sharp Shooter” Kasozi overcame Caesar Chandiga, the reigning Nile Special national open champion, with a score of 7-6. Kasozi trailed 4-2 at one point, called a timeout, and used it to his advantage. He then led 6-4 before Chandiga tied it. However, Kasozi held his nerve, securing the final point to win the title.
Elated, Kasozi acknowledged the high competition and his confidence throughout the match. His victory earned him a cash prize of Shs3m. “I am happy for my victory. The competition was high throughout, but I gave it my best,” Kasozi noted.
2024 Pool Queen: Marion “Ankah Sheila” Kisakye
Marion “Ankah Sheila” Kisakye won in a thrilling penalty shootout against national champion Rukia Nayiga. Their match ended 5-all after regular playtime, leading to a 9-8 penalty win for Kisakye. Her remarkable performance delighted the home crowd and earned her Shs 2,000,000.
Challenges and Triumphs
The finals faced delays due to a player protest, causing the award ceremony to start at 9 pm. Despite this, the event was a success.
Former Champions
Pool King:
- 2021: Mansoor Bwanika
- 2023: Ibra Sejjemba
- 2024: Joseph Kasozi
Pool Queen:
- 2024: Marion Kisakye
- 2023: No event
- 2022: Rashida Mutesi
- 2021: Rashida Mutesi
- 2017: Victoria Namuyanja
- 2016: Victoria Namuyanja
- 2015: Angela Busingye
- 2014: Victoria Namuyanja
- 2013: Carol Kanzira
- 2012: Jacinta Kajubi
- 2011: Jacinta Kajubi
- 2010: Brenda Tendo
- 2009: Winnie Tushabe
Looking Forward
PAU chairman Bob Trubish addressed fans before the finals, emphasizing the importance of the event. PAU’s publicity secretary, George Katongole, expressed optimism for a successful Nile Special National League and Nile Special National Open Pool Championship.
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