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Former Parliamentary contestant for Bubulo West Christ Matembu urges youths to look up to sports.

28 December, 2023
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Former Parliamentary contestant for Bubulo West in Manafwa District, Chris Matembu Wataka has urged young people to fully exploit their sports talent instead of engaging in gambling and acts of criminality.


Matembu who was presiding over Christmas football tournaments in Bubulo West said sports is no longer a waste of time but a source of employment to young people. Matembu explained that he is working hand in hand with local, regional and national football teams to recruit talented players identified in his constituency.

At the football finals, Matembu handed over uniforms and balls to teams in his constituency. The teams include; Khabutoola F.C, Nalondo F.C, Buweswa F.C, Lwanzusi F.C, Butta F.C, Manafwa T/C F.C and Bumufuni F.C.

Wele Fredric Nyangali the manager Khabutoola F.C, Wodeya Bobson the Captain Manafwa F.C and Nambafu Rogers a player for Khabuttola F.C applauded Matembu for the initiative which has kept young people busy.