The search for the Champions of the 5Guys Onlife Trophy 2024 is still on. This third edition of the tournament sponsored by 5Guys Books and Sports Centre has shown itself as the most competitive ever.
It is worth noting that Onlife Trophy 2024 registered 17 teams in total. Of which 7 were new entries while 10 teams have experience in this game changer tournament.
Participants in the 2024 edition included; Mamba Boys, Mafu-Mafu Fc, Kaghema PSG (formerly Picfare Boys), Crown stars Kabutabule, Nyakakindo Young Blood, NBBS Bundingoma, Elites Soccer Academy Bundingoma, Njuule United, Busoru Vipers, Bundikahungu United, Nyambaro United, Busu Planet and Bhamba United.
And then the Semifinalists Nyahuka United, Holy Unity Busunga, Busoru Express and Super Lions Fc Hakitara.
What to know about the semifinalists 2024
Two of the teams are new entries i.e. Busoru Express and Super Lions Hakitara. One team makes it to the semifinals for the first time i.e. Nyahuka United while Holy Unity makes the second experience at this stage.
Nyahuka United Fc
For the host team of the sponsors of this tournament, it is their second campaign in Onlife Trophy history. Nyahuka United participated in the second edition and ended in the quarter finals. Their journey was cut short by the Home Boys of Busunga (Busunga Hotspurs) on 31/12/2023.
Nyahuka United Football Club is coached by Tumwesige Johnson who is assisted by Amidu Bernard. Tumwesige Robert is their registered Team captain. The Team which is also in the district league for season 2024-25 is based in Nyahuka TC.
This team is among the unbeaten so far this edition. It topped group D with 8 points. And their striker Nicholas Bafana has three goals.
Onlife Trophy 2024 Group D Table Standing
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nyahuka Utd | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8 |
| 2 | Super Lions | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 6 |
| 3 | Kaghema PSG | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 4 | Busoru Vipers | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 5 | Mafu Mafu | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -9 | 1 |
It will be facing hones with Holy Unity Fc. Check their form of performance in Group Stages.
- Nyahuka United Vs Kaghema PSG FT 0:0
- Nyahuka United Vs Mafu Mafu FT 3:0
- Nyahuka United Vs Super Lions FT 1:1
- Nyahuka United Vs Busoru Vipers FT 1:0
- Nyahuka United vs Kaghema PSG FT 3:1 (quarters)
Busoru Express Fc
It is the first Time for Busoru Express to participate in the Onlife Trophy. This team qualified for the quarter finals through playoffs which they never played due to the hooliganism shown by NBBS.
Busoru Express then stunned Crown Stars at the latter’s home-ground Bubandi Seed 4:1 goals. The Three Lions will be challenged by Super Lions FC Hakitara in the semis.
Their coach is called Businge Burasia and he is assisted by Monday David Kapanga. Byamaka Mitedio Costa is their Team Captain.
You can have a look at their last performance.
- Busoru Express Vs Mamba Boyz FT 1:1
- Busuru Express Vs Bhamba United FT: 1:0
- Busoru Express Vs Young Blood FT 0:1
- Busoru Express Vs Crown Stars Kabz FT 4:1 (Quarters)
Super Lions Hakitara
This is also a new entry in the Onlife Trophy. The Supper Lions of Hakitara centre were successful in Group D where they managed to become number two.
They are coached by Lumumba Patrick. And Mpwerwa Edward Helps him. Kyalimpa Bright aka Fieldman wears the captain ring. The team has so far un beaten record.
It qualified for the semifinals without playing the game as Mamba Boyz was challenged by an urgent responsibility preferred to the game. Here is their last Campaign;
- Super Lions vs Busoru Vipers FT 1:1
- Super Lions vs Kaghema PSG FT 0:0
- Super lions vs Nyahuka United FT 1:1
- Super Lions vs Mafu Mafu FT 4:0
Holy Unity Fc
This is the only team that has ever participated in all the three seasons of this tournament. In the first edition they reached the semifinals and they were removed by two times Champion Young Blood Fc.
Meanwhile in the second edition their campaign ended in group stages. This team took advantage of players from Boston Fc Bundingoma and Busunga Hotspurs who never registered in this edition.
The team managed by Busobozi Alex is still unbeaten also. And their player Mpampe Joshua with 5 goals is the top scorer as per time this article was written.
This team has diehards both from Busunga Town council and Bundingoma S/C. Their team captain Brian Aliganyira alias Pogba aims high in lifting this Trophy.
- Holy Unity vs Busu Planet FT 5:1
- Holy Unity vs NBBS FT 2:1
- Holy Unity vs Elites Soccer FT 1:0
- Holy Unity vs Nyambaro United FT 3:0 (Quarters)
Fixtures Semifinals
Xmas 2024 – Bubandi Seed
- Busoru Express vs Super Lions FT 3:3 (4:3 pen)
- Holy Unity vs Nyahuka United FT 2:4
Read related article What to know about the Semifinalists; both OT22 and OT23 records
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