Isa League Expands Season Three With More Teams, New Basketball Tournament
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- The International Schools Alumni (ISA) League has launched its third season with more teams and new initiatives.
- A one-day basketball tournament will be introduced this season, diversifying the league beyond football.
- The league aims to strengthen Uganda's alumni sports community, foster networking, and engage former students with their alma maters.
The International Schools Alumni (ISA) League has kicked off its third season, featuring an expanded lineup of schools and teams. New initiatives aim to bolster Uganda's growing alumni sports community, with league president Travor Bwiiso highlighting sport's role in maintaining connections and fostering networking. This year's edition includes the annual All-Star Weekend on August 8, bringing together alumni leagues nationwide.
A significant addition this season is a one-day basketball tournament, marking the league's diversification beyond football. "It is part of our long-term growth strategy to have more sports included in the league. We hope to have the basketball tournament every season and for more days in each season," Bwiiso stated. The inaugural tournament is expected to host around eight teams from the ISA community, with aspirations for it to expand into a multi-day event.
It is part of our long-term growth strategy to have more sports included in the league. We hope to have the basketball tournament every season and for more days in each season.
Bwiiso also noted the league's increasing credibility, evidenced by growing sponsorship and strengthened relationships between alumni and their schools. He anticipates a highly competitive title race this year, citing extensive off-season recruitment by participating teams. "It will be very competitive as all teams have come incredibly prepared. The winner might not be decided until the last day," he predicted.
The opening weekend saw several closely contested matches. Kabojja Warriors, Rainbow OGS, and AK Hawks secured early wins. AK Hawks emerged as pace-setters with two victories. Vienna Titans experienced a tale of recovery, overcoming an initial depleted squad to secure their first points of the season with a 1-0 win over WOLIS Saints, thanks to a late goal from Trevor Zziwa.
It will be very competitive as all teams have come incredibly prepared. The winner might not be decided until the last day.
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