Hoima’s Corporate Veterans Stun Young Rivals to Clinch Mwenge Trophy

By Alan Mwesigwa | Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Hoima’s Corporate Veterans Stun Young Rivals to Clinch Mwenge Trophy
Defying age and expectations, a group of office-bound footballers from Hoima have turned evening workouts into championship glory, inspiring a new generation to value fitness, friendship, and purpose.

As dusk falls over Duhaga Samagi Grounds in Hoima, the steady rhythm of footsteps on grass signals more than a casual game.

These aren’t aspiring professionals chasing contracts—these are seasoned corporate men, many in their thirties and forties, trading dress shoes for boots after work.

They are the Hoima Elite Corporates Club, and their story now echoes far beyond the pitch.

Last weekend, they defied odds and stereotypes to win the 3rd edition of the Mwenge Corporate Tournament, a fiercely contested event held at Katosa Holly Ground in Kyenjojo.

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Their final victory—earned through grit, guile, and teamwork—cemented their place as champions of not just a tournament, but of a lifestyle that prizes wellness, camaraderie, and the enduring joy of sport.

Facing the energetic and much younger St. Peter’s Health Clinic team in the finals, Hoima’s ‘Golden Age’ squad was expected to falter. But the veterans flipped the script.

The match ended in a tense penalty shootout, with Hoima edging it 2-1 thanks to the calm heroics of goalkeeper Innocent Bless, whose veteran instincts proved sharper than ever.

“We didn’t need to outrun them,” said head tactician Kabagambe Conelius. “We just needed to outthink them and play for each other.”

The team’s ethos goes far beyond competition. Formed by professionals juggling work, family, and civic duties, Hoima Elite is driven not by trophies but by wellness and brotherhood. Their weekday evening sessions at Duhaga’s Samagi Grounds are more than drills—they are rituals of release and reconnection.

“Football is our escape, our therapy,” said club chairman Curthbert Kigozi. “It keeps us sane, healthy, and bonded.”

Their practices are modest—no gym contracts, no paid coaches—just shared commitment. The team celebrates birthdays, consoles losses, and cheers promotions. Over time, the pitch has become their social centre, and their teammates, extended family.

The journey to the trophy was hard-won. After topping Group A with stellar performances from Atugonza Joshua, Muriisa David, Byron Mwesiga, and Kabagambe Conelius, they powered through to the finals with a mix of tactical discipline and unwavering unity.

But their biggest win may lie in what comes next. Inspired by their success, younger Hoima residents now show up to train with them, drawn by the club’s inclusive, empowering spirit.

Plans are underway to start mentorship clinics and community fitness programs, all built on the belief that age should never limit ambition.

“We are not just passing the ball—we are passing on values,” said founding player Kaahwa Andrew Mega.

Back at Samagi Grounds, as twilight stretches over Hoima, the Golden Age laces up again. For them, victory isn’t in the spotlight—it’s in showing up, staying active, and proving that greatness is not reserved for the young.

Their triumph is a quiet revolution, reminding Uganda—and perhaps the world—that age is just a number, and brotherhood, discipline, and joy never grow old.

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