Hamz Cup grand finale at Nakivubo Stadium: Teams compete for sh20m prize
The runners-up will receive sh15m, while the third and fourth-placed teams will walk away with sh10m and sh5m, respectively.
Team Hamz Kafumbe
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Hamz Cup
Final
Thursday, 7pm
Block F v Block G
Third-place playoff, At 4pm
White House v Kafumbe
The inaugural Hamz Cup football tournament reaches its grand finale today at the refurbished Hamz Stadium Nakivubo, with the winning team set to take home a cash prize of sh20m.
The runners-up will receive sh15m, while the third and fourth-placed teams will walk away with sh10m and sh5m, respectively.
In the final showdown, Block F and Block G will battle it out for the trophy, while Kafumbe and White House face off in the third-place playoff.
Hamz Block G
The tournament organizers have also set aside awards for outstanding individual performances. The Most Valuable Player (MVP) will receive sh1m, while the top scorer, Best Goalkeeper, and Best Coach will each be awarded sh500,000. The team with the largest fan turnout will also be rewarded with sh 1 million.
The Hamz Cup aims to foster unity among individuals working and conducting business at Hamz Shopping Grounds, discover new football talent, and provide an opportunity for people to experience the modern Nakivubo Stadium.
Hamz Block F
Hamz White House
The stadium, which officially re-opened in June this year, has quickly become a significant hub for Ugandan football. It serves as the home ground for Express FC and URA FC, two Uganda Premier League teams, and has hosted training sessions for the Uganda Crested Cranes ahead of international fixtures.
In addition, the facility is set to host the U-17 CECAFA Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers, which kick off this Saturday.
The inaugural edition of the Hamz Cup featured 16 teams, formed by tenants from their respective blocks and individuals from neighboring shopping grounds, including City Mall and Chain of Liberty.