KISORO UGANDA: Metropolitan FM has defeated a team of Busanza Sub-county leaders 6–5 on penalties in a highly competitive and entertaining football match held at the Busanza Sub-county playground in Kisoro District.
The match, which was played yesterday, attracted thousands of residents, football fans, local leaders and listeners of Metropolitan FM, who turned up in large numbers to witness the highly anticipated encounter.
The football match was organised as part of activities leading up to the official launch of Metropolitan FM, which is scheduled to take place on 31st December 2026 during the Iwacu Festival.
The match provided an opportunity for Metropolitan FM staff and local leaders to interact with the community outside their normal professional duties, while also using sport and entertainment to strengthen the relationship between the radio station and its listeners.
From the opening whistle, both teams demonstrated determination, energy and a strong desire to win.
The Busanza leaders started strongly and controlled much of the first half, with their players maintaining possession and attempting to create opportunities in the Metropolitan FM defence.
Despite their dominance in possession, the Busanza leaders failed to convert their opportunities into goals.
Metropolitan FM, on the other hand, adopted a more defensive approach and relied heavily on quick counter-attacks whenever they won possession.
The radio station’s team created a number of opportunities through fast movements and counter-attacking football, but they also failed to find the back of the net.
The second half continued in a similar fashion, with both sides battling for control of the game.
The players displayed considerable energy and determination, while supporters on both sides continued cheering their respective teams.
However, despite several attempts from both teams, neither Metropolitan FM nor the Busanza leaders managed to score during normal playing time.
The deadlock eventually forced the match into a penalty shootout.
The penalty shootout proved to be equally competitive, with both teams successfully converting several penalties.
In the end, Metropolitan FM emerged victorious, winning the shootout 6–5.
The victory was celebrated by Metropolitan FM staff, supporters and fans who had gathered at the playground.
Beyond the result, the match showcased football talent, teamwork, discipline, physical fitness and competitive skills among members of the two teams.
Speaking after the match, Gato Tarasis, the LCV Councillor for Busanza Sub-county, who led the Busanza leaders’ team, thanked Metropolitan FM for organising the football match and involving local leaders in the activity.
Gato said the match was not only about competition but also about bringing leaders, media practitioners and members of the community together.
He said sporting activities of this nature can help strengthen relationships between leaders and the communities they serve while also creating opportunities for young people and other community members to identify and develop their talents.
He also appreciated the large number of residents who turned up to support the event, saying their presence demonstrated the strong connection between the community and Metropolitan Fm
The Metropolitan FM Station Manager, Bamwesigye Laston, congratulated the Metropolitan FM team for securing the victory and thanked the Busanza Sub-county leaders for accepting the invitation to participate in the match.
Bamwesigye said the match was part of the station’s wider activities aimed at engaging its audience and strengthening its relationship with the communities within its coverage area.
He said Metropolitan FM considers the community an important partner and will continue creating platforms where listeners, leaders and other stakeholders can interact with the station.
He also thanked the supporters who turned up in large numbers to cheer both teams and make the event successful.
The football match attracted a massive crowd, with the Busanza Sub-county playground filled to capacity.
Thousands of people reportedly turned up to watch the match, support their teams and interact with Metropolitan FM presenters, news anchors and reporters.
For many of the fans, the event provided an opportunity to meet their favourite radio personalities in person and see them participate in an activity outside the radio studio.
The presence of Metropolitan FM’s presenters, anchors and reporters added excitement to the event, as fans continued cheering and interacting with the station’s team.
The large turnout also demonstrated the growing popularity of Metropolitan FM among listeners in Busanza and the surrounding communities
Fans were also treated to live entertainment, with performances from KK One Blood and Mzee Buryohe, who kept the crowd entertained before and after the football match.
The combination of football, music, entertainment and interaction with radio personalities turned the event into a community celebration.
The activity is among the events being used by Metropolitan FM to engage its audience and create momentum ahead of the station’s official launch on 31st December 2026 during the Iwacu Festival.
