KAMPALA — Mbale City Industrial Division Member of Parliament, Hon. Karim Masaba, took to the pitch alongside fellow legislators as the Parliamentary Football Club secured a convincing 5–1 victory over Pallisa Hospital Legends in a friendly football encounter aimed at promoting unity, friendship and community engagement.
Masaba actively featured in the match, which brought together legislators and representatives from Pallisa County, represented in Parliament by Hon. Ibrahim Ibrahim Aisu, who also participated alongside his colleagues.
Speaking after the encounter, Masaba said the friendly match went beyond competition on the pitch, providing an opportunity for representatives from different regions to bridge existing gaps, strengthen friendships and interact with the communities they served outside parliamentary proceedings.
He explained that the game created an opportunity for legislators to promote unity, build stronger relationships and connect with citizens through their shared passion for football.
The legislator further revealed that the Parliamentary Football Club had played with the intention of fulfilling a request by the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth, to win the match, a challenge the team successfully accomplished with an impressive 5–1 victory.
Masaba also appreciated fellow legislators who turned up in large numbers to participate in and support the encounter, noting that their involvement demonstrated how sports could bring people together beyond formal parliamentary engagements.
In addition to the match, the legislators extended support to their visitors by contributing 10 quality footballs, a brand-new set of playing jerseys and UGX 5.15 million in cash towards supporting the Pallisa Hospital Legends team.
He described the contributions as a demonstration of sportsmanship, generosity, kindness and solidarity, commending his colleagues for extending their support beyond the football pitch.
Masaba said the encounter demonstrated the power of sports in bringing leaders and communities together, strengthening friendships and promoting cooperation across different regions.
