Arereng Kenneth Kent
Monday Quarter Final Results
- Nsamba Ronald bts Njitack Kovanghipe (Cameroon)
- Musisi John lost to Kologo Bakore Gloire (COD)
- Lukwago Sadiq lost to Hernany Jose Limagores (CPV)
- Byansi Hassan Musuuza lost to Albert Ngulube (Zambia)
Nsamba Ronald salvaged the pride of the nation with a unanimous points decision win over Njitack Kouanghipe from Cameroon. The win pits him against Nowani Cambou Oyo (CGO) in today’s (Tuesday) semi-final bout (Middle Weight)
The Ugandan dominated the fight with good jabs and hooks that made it hard for the Cameroonian to contain. This was the best moment for Nsamba to jubilate after watching his colleagues lose their fights.” I am not going to disappoint my country,” Lukwago asserted before entering the ring.
It was a painful evening for three Ugandan boxers at the Ongoing IBA Africa Elite Championship in Kinshasa Democratic Republic of Congo.
Bomber’s captain Byansi Hassan Musuuza lost to Zambian shining star Albert Ngulube (RSC) before Musisi John followed with another loss to Kologo Bakore Gloire (COD).
Lukwago Sadiq followed suit against Cape Verde boxer Hernany Jose Limagores in a controversial decision which created a tense atmosphere inside the Stade Des Martyrs Gymnasium. Sadiq lost after bout review.
In another Semi Final contest, Wandera Masinga takes on Mbanggui Mukiewa William (COD) in a cruiser weight category. In total, four Ugandans have stormed the semifinals of this prestigious tournament.
Tuesday Semi Final Bouts
- Nsamba Ronald V Nowani Cambou Oyo (Republic of the Congo) Middle Weight
- Wandera Ronnie Masinga V Mbangui Mukiewa William( COD) Cruiser Weight
