By Allen Nantayi
Hamz Cup quarterfinal
Man United UG fans vs Tororo Boys, 7pm
After a run of seven games without a win, worsened by Wednesday’s shocking 4-1 Champions League defeat by Como, under-pressure Manchester United boss Michael Carrick delivered a passionate and emotional media address lasting five minutes and 30 seconds as he battles to save his job.
And he refused to rule out dropping skipper Bruno Fernandes for Sunday’s Premier League meeting with Bournemouth at Old Trafford.
With no joy from England, the Manchester United Uganda fans have found solace in the Hamz Cup where their Mn United UG fans team has been impressive.
With the side registering the biggest crowds and creating the most vibrant atmosphere, Man United fans have enjoyed the Hamz stadium ambiance.
As the tournament returns tonight, Man United UG fans side meets a very unpredictable Tororo Boys at the quarterfinal – with the game set to kickoff at 7pm at the Hamz Nakivubo stadium.
The fixture provides the remaining slot at the semifinals and Tororo Boys head coach Steven Olowo is confident he will shock the Red Devils after intensive training.
Tororo Boys remain the only side in the tournament from outside the city center.
They topped group A and eliminated Namutamba in the previous round.
Having topped group D, Man United UG fans dumped out Titans FC at the previous stage as they extended their unbeaten run.
The winner joins TikTok FC, Block FC and Numark Life Team.
The tournament organised and sponsored by Dr. Hamis Kiggundu, the Hamz Group CEO, will see the winner take Shs100m while the runners up and the second runners up have Shs25m and Shs20m respectively. The fourth placed side has Shs15m while every quarterfinalists is asured of Shs10m cash prize.
There are also numerous individual prize monies from the Shs150m prize kitty by the celebrated businessman.
