PostBank Uganda Head Marketing and Communications, Priscilla Akora (2nd L), handing over a dummy cheque to Team Ageno who emerged winners of the 2025 All Stars Women’s Basketball Tournament that was held on 30th March 2025. The winner’s walked away with a Shs3 million cash prize from PostBank Uganda
HABARI DAILY I Kampala, Uganda I It was all fun and jubilation at the Lugogo Indoor Stadium on Sunday evening when PostBank Uganda lit up the stage at the 2025 All-star women’s tournament.
Led by former Falcons and UCU Canons forward Steven Mwesige, PostBank defeated Parliament of Uganda 60-52 in one of the exhibition games played on the day.
PostBank, who were the day’s headline sponsors, showed that there is another side of life beyond banking by entertaining the crowd and taking home winners’ medals.
Julius Kakeeto, the bank’s MD and Priscilla Akora, the Head of Marketing and Communications, graced the occasion and were part of the awards ceremony.
Amuria District Woman MP Suzan Amero and Koboko Woman MP Sharifah Aete Taban are some of the legislators who played in the game.
Omoro County MP Andrew Ojok Oulanya was also in the stands cheering on fellow parliamentarians.
Team Ageno successfully defended the Basketball 2025 All-Star Women’s Tournament by defeating Team Kamwada in a colorful event held Sunday at
Lugogo Indoor Stadium.
PostBank Uganda MD Julius Kakeeto, (Center) and PostBank Uganda staff who won gold medal after defeating Parliament in a 60-52 score. This was at Lugogo Indoor Stadium on 30th March 2025 during the 2025 All Stars Women Basketball Tournament organized by FUBA
Captained by JT Lady Jaguars and Gazelles forward Sarah Ageno, the defending champions were more composed down the stretch in the fourth quarter to close the game 52-48 and take home the trophy.
Team Kamwada led 48-47 with under a minute left to play but Margaret Bagala stole Shakirah Nanvubya’s inbound before being fouled in the process of driving to the basket.
Count the basket and one. Bagala converted the free throw to give Team Ageno a two-point lead.
Another turnover by Team Kamwada saw Fildauce Namuleme fouled and sent to the charity line, where she made her two free throws to win the game.
Team Franceas defeated Team Viola in the Legends game, which featured women who dominated basketball headlines in the past.
The day started with a mentorship program for the kids, with former and current players taking the young ones through basic life skills and basketball lessons.
PostBank Uganda Head Marketing and Communications, Priscilla Akora (C), handing over a dummy cheque to Team Kamwanda who emerged 1st Runners Up of the 2025 All Stars Women’s Basketball Tournament that was held on 30th March 2025. The team bagged a Shs2 million cash prize from PostBank Uganda
Artists King Saha and Vinka added flavor to the day, delivering highlight performances at the well-attended event.
With the victory, Team Ageno took home Shs3m while Team Kamwada left with Shs2m, the cash prize provided by PostBank.
Ageno was also named MVP of the tournament while her Lady Jaguars teammate Mercy Batamuliza, who played for Team Kamwada, was the top rebounder. Team Kamwada’s Tracy Namugosa was the event’s top scorer.
Final score
Team Kamwada 48-52 Team Ageno
Exhibition Games
PostBank 60-52 Parliament
Team Fraceas 44-22 Team Viola
Tournament Accolades
MVP:
Sarah Ageno
Top Scorer:
Tracy Namugosa
Top Rebounder: Mercy Batamuliza
