Over the weekend, Masaka Secondary School, the reigning retained the Copa Coca-Cola regional tourney by defeating Wagwa High School in a penalty shoot-out which ended 4-2.
The 90 minutes of play ended in a goalless less draw but Masaka SS penalty takers Frank Yiga, Jacob Okao, Donald Okello and Shaban Wasswa converted all their penalties.
Wagwa High School Captain Frank Ssebwuto and Lawrence Matovu failed to convert their penalties but teammates Gonzanga Ssekyewa and Godfrey Muyawere were successful.
In partnership with the Ministry of Education and Sports through the National Council of Sports (NCS), this year’s tournament will see football teams play against each other in the regional tournament, from which the winners will participate in the national championships.
Meanwhile, before reaching the finals Masaka SS played Green Hill SS in the semi-finals. Masaka SS won the game with 5-0, while Wagwa high School defeated Blessed Sacrament SS-Kimanya 1-0.
This win automatically earns Masaka SS a spot in the national finals that will be held in Masaka district next month from 6th-20th May 2017. Other schools representing Masaka region are Wagwa High School, Green Hill SS and Blessed Sacrament SS- Kimanya.
The 2017 Copa Coca-Cola tournament was launched last month and for the 24th consecutive year, the continues to encourage teens to demonstrate that sport goes beyond games and means team spirit, comradeship and respect.
Last year, the 2016 edition of COPA Coca-Cola Uganda came to an end with a spectacular final game that saw Kibuli S.S beat former champions Kitende S.S 4 -3 in penalty shootouts.
