Nyibingo and Central Ward Qualify for District Round of 16 in Country Radio Boda Boda Festival
Rukungiri: Nyibingo and Central Ward Boda Boda Stage football teams have qualified for the district-level Round of 16 of the Country Radio Boda Boda Festival after winning football matches held on October 24, 2026, at Kebisoni Town Council playground in Rukungiri District.
The matches attracted several boda boda stage teams from Kebisoni Sub-county and Kebisoni Town Council. They were part of the activities leading up to the official launch of Country Radio 87.6 FM and the Country Radio Boda Boda Festival scheduled for November 28, 2026, at Rukungiri Main Stadium.
In the Kebisoni Town Council category, Southern Ward defeated Eastern Ward 1–0 in the opening match, while Central Ward beat Northern Ward by the same score.
The final between Central Ward and Southern Ward ended in a goalless draw, forcing the teams into a penalty shootout, which Central Ward won 3–1 to secure qualification.
Meanwhile, in Kebisoni Sub-county, Nyibingo Parish Boda Boda Stage Football Club defeated Mabanga Parish Football Club 1–0 to book its place in the festival competition.
Speaking after the matches, Nyibingo Boda Boda Stage Football Club captain Sotel Arimpa attributed the team’s victory to thorough preparations, saying the players had trained hard ahead of the competition.
CUE IN…..SOTEL ARIMPA…..RR
Meanwhile, Central Ward Boda Boda Stage Football Club captain Allan Mwebaze Kintu said his players had faced physical challenges during the match but worked hard to secure qualification through the penalty shootout.
Kintu called on boda boda riders and members of the public to attend the Country Radio launch and festival in large numbers to support the event.
CUE IN…..ALLAN MWEBAZE KINTU….RR
In the wrestling competition, Ignitius Kyampire from Kebisoni Town Council emerged the winner among four wrestlers, qualifying for the wrestling activities scheduled for the festival.
Kyampire attributed his victory to regular physical exercise, revealing that he does 25 press-ups every morning and evening to keep fit.
He said he would maintain the routine as he prepares for the competition on November 28.
CUE IN…..IGNITIUS KYAMPIRE …..RR
The launch of Country Radio 87.6 FM and the Boda Boda Festival will take place at Rukungiri Main Stadium on November 28, 2026.
The event will include prayers led by Father Leonard Kamukama and Pastor Namara from Kampala.
It will also feature a music gala with popular Ugandan musicians, including Eddy Kenzo, Karole Kasita, Kapeke, Sophie Nantongo and Segmento, alongside other artists from western Uganda.
