Epic win for Katutsi and Kacungira at Stanbic Matchplay Challenge

What the report says

Vincent Katutsi and Sam Kacungira won the Stanbic Bank Match Play Challenge finale at Entebbe Club in Uganda, wrapping up six months of competition with a debut title run. The Independent Uganda reported that the pair prevailed in the final on Saturday after 21 holes of play, defeating Tony Kisadha and Richard Mwami in a closely fought match. Katutsi sealed the result with an eagle on the third playoff hole, a finish that ended a contest described by the players as highly competitive.

According to the publisher, the event drew 139 golfers and marked the end of a long-running match-play tournament supported by Stanbic Bank Uganda. The article also noted co-sponsors including Cfao Motors, Uganda Airlines, Afrisafe Risk Consultants and Johnnie Walker. Katutsi said after the win that the experience was demanding and praised Kacungira’s steady support under pressure. Richard Mwami and Tony Kisadha were runners-up again, after also finishing second in 2024.

Beyond the headline match, the final weekend included subsidiary competitions and individual category results. Brian Manyindo and Mark Musinguzi recorded the biggest margin of victory in one side event, while Joseph Bagabo, Brian Nsubuga, Jonathan Bakwega, Peace Helen, Edith Wamalwa and Richard Mucunguzi were listed as winners in their respective groups. The result matters as a notable breakthrough for Katutsi and Kacungira in a major Ugandan golf event and as the conclusion of a six-month club tournament at Entebbe.