The 160 players to battle for the two cars at the 2023 Nile Special National Open Pool Championship

The qualifiers for the 2023 Nile Special National Open Pool Championship concluded last weekend as all the 160 players to tussle out at Lugogo were confirmed.

The qualifiers started on June 24th with the mini-qualifiers across 52 districts and regions.

Hundreds of players registered to play and competed in the two preliminary stages for the 120 spots in the men and 28 in the ladies’ categories.

The top eight and four national seeds in the respective categories were handed a bye from the qualifiers and will join at the national that start on November 9th-11th at Lugogo.

A total of 128 men and 32 ladies will compete for the money and the ultimate prize – a car- at Lugogo.

Here are all the finalists;

Top seeds (men)- Ibrahim Kayanja, Kenneth Odong, Glorious Sennyonjo, Ibrahim Sejjemba, Mansoor Bwanika, Habib Ssebuguzi, Joseph Kasozi, Yudah Ssembuusi

Top Seeded Players (Ladies) - Rasheeda Mutesi, Rukia Naiga, Victoria Namuyanja, Marion Kisakye, Rita Nimusiima (Defending Champion)

Da Place - Tororo: Meddie Okello, Jensen Fredrick, Vincent Okello

The Oak- Mbale: Abdul Mafabi, Ronnie Abuneri, Rashid Wanade

Nature Gardens - Soroti: Caesar Okidi, Samuel Ecumu, Michael Mwambu

Sol View - Iganga: Patrick Ssekilime, Joshua Odeng, Gerald Kisittu

Paradise Spot-Jinja: Eric Mugabo, Lawrence Ssemaganda, Nasser Isabirye Kibwiika

Friends Corner- Mbikko: Arnold Ssemukwaano, Jonathan Ouma, Swaibu Sennoga

Casablanca - Wandegeya: Innocent Tumushabe, Sam Muhoozi Frank Miiro, Meddie Mugisha

Mango Shade-Busega: Fahad Ssewankambo, Rashid Wagaba, Shaffique Mukiibi

Pot It-Najjanankumbi: Lawrence Ssengonge, Farouk Mutumba, Jackson Sserunjoji

Da Comrades- Arua: Rasul Abdurazak, Malidan Maldin, Innocent Kassim

Cue Bar- Gulu: Moses Omara, Ivan Opwonya, James Okello

Capital Pub - Lira: Ocen O.C, Emmanuel Alele, Jefferson Oteei

Club Supplex- Nebbi: Emma Choul, John Mbugiramihigo, Rogers Ocircan

Icon Lounge - Kitgum: James Okot Okech, Kenneth Wokorach, Wilfred Wokorach

Da Lits Club- Adjumani: Walter Odoki, Innocent Komakech, Isaac Anyuzu

Upper Volta - Kasubi: Gideon Bwanika, Dan Mubiru, Robert Tumusiime

Blackspot - Gulu: Caesar Chandiga, Samson Odong, Haron Opiyo

Cas Bar- Kansanga: Ian Kazibwe, Vincent Ssekibuule, Ivan Kafuleka

Kingsport- Entebbe: Eria Kimuli, Rogers Bogere, Arafat Kawonde

New Victoria - Kireka: Paul Okello Opio, Emma Nagweere, Castor Othienno

New Everclean-Kasese: Fazil Turinawe, Shaquib Matovu, Ali Yusuf

Club Embassy - Kizinda: Ambrose Kahindi, Fred Namanya, Ronald Nuwamanya

Paul Games Bar-Mbarara: Apollo Kabangira, Modern Aguma, Amon Kananura

Sj Arena-Kisoro: Emmanuel Hashaka, Amos Ndyagumanawe, Mohammed Kamanga

Kk Bar- Rukungiri: Azali Lukomwa, Dickson Twinamatsiko, Zidane Mugabi

New Edge- Ibanda: Nabboth Katebarirwe, Edson Kiiza, Patrick Manigamukama

Cares Pub- Mubende: Alpha Amanyire, Alex Luwalira, Vincent Ajuna

Half London-Mityana: Joseph Balikuddembe, Christopher Dungu, Mukasa Lubega

Emirates Club- Kiboga: Allan Nsubuga, Abbey Ssemuzibu, Charles Kayongo

Cafe Milano-Masindi: Raphael Musimbi, Allan Candia Ssali, Mark Bahemurwaki

Spot On-Hoima: Jimmy Ategeka, Steven Isingoma, Derrick Taremwa

Koma Gardens - Matugga: Jonah Turigye, Timothy Kasujja, Godfrey Kaggwa

Atomic Lounge-Fort Portal: Ivan Murungi, Sofian Kumalirwa, Fred Mugabe

Masaka: Joseph Mutaawe, Malida Mutebi, Paul Kato

Dubai Marina- Luwero: Fred Tumwesigye, Farouk Kagumya, Jude Samula

Blacksheep Arena-Mukono: William Yiga, Najib Matovu, Ronald Akampulira

Akaanya- Luzira: Eddie Kawuki, Julius Ssemanda, Edward Kamoga

Timeless Bar - Nansana: Asaph Mpoza, Emmanuel Wasswa, Ronald Kirabira

Afro Club-Kasangati: Mark Mukiibi, William Kanyesigye, Erias Ssemanda

Osbert's Arena-Najjeera: Simon Lubulwa, Davis Akankwasa, Osbert Tweyongyere

Ladies:

King's Comfort-Kitgum: Priscilla Nampala, Lillian Arao, Natasha Ndibalekera, Scovia Tracy Auma

Mirembe Pub- Katosi: Rehemma Nannyondo, Charity Nakayemba, Merab Nabwire, Julie Namuhanga

Amigos- Kansanga: Zaimatt Nabafu, Lydia Ayebazibwe, Jacenta Kajubi, Amina Faith Nganda

Tiana Bar-Fort Portal: Angela Busingye, Justin Nampebwa, Goretti Kabasinguzi, Angel Komujuni

Nature Gardens - Soroti: Aisha Madondo, Brenda Akiror, Deborah Ibenu, Cindy Kobusingye

Villa Lounge-Masaka: Rose Namugerwa, Maimuna Nangendo, Brenda Nasasira

Pot It-Najjanankumbi: Prossy Namuli, Sharon Mirembe, Rhoda Nakaweesi, Fauzah Namuganza