Lubaga based Sparta 09 Football Academy have successfully defended the Uganda Youth Football Association (UYFA) Chenga National championship.

The seven day tournament has been running from last Sunday to today Saturday, the 20th January 2024 at Mbarara High School grounds in Mbarara City.

Sparta 09 beat Summer Kids Soccer Academy 7-6 after penalties in a highly contested physical tie.

The two sides played for a goalless draw in the normal time.

Too physical in a suppressive character throughout the tournament, Sparta 09 has managed to control harm of ball-playing would be contender sides of El Cambio, Della Torre and Summer Kids to announce themselves as Kings.

In the semi-final, Sparta 09 overcame Della Torre in penalties after a 2-all draw.

The penalties scores were 4-2 in favor of the reigning champions Sparta 09.

Della Torre Football Academy’s Joshua Musinguzi was the top scorer of the tournament with seven (7) goals.

Another super special young   star Jessy Ssekandi was named the MVP of the tournament whilst Obua of Summer Kids was the best goalkeeper.

This years edition attracted 24 academies from across the country.