Uganda aim to reclaim Kwibuka Peace Trophy
Keep The Flag Afloat. NCS’ Katende (2nd L) and Ondeko (L) saw off the young girls cricket team to Kigali yesterday. PHOTO BY EDDIE CHICCO
KAMPALA- Uganda are setting out on a mission to enhance their reputation as real African giants.
Yesterday, a 16-man contingent led by coach Habibu Mugalula and manager Harriet Nanziri departed for Kigali in attempt to reclaim the Kwibuka Cricket For Peace Women’s Twenty20 Tournament title.
But unlike other teams, Uganda have thrown their young girls - The Schools Select XI - into the deep end against national teams of Rwanda, Zambia and Kenya to fight for honours. Mugalula takes the best players selected from the just-concluded Pepsi Girls Schools’ Cricket Week won by his Jinja SS last month.
“This is another chance for the youngsters to grow as we have done for their seniors,” acting Uganda Cricket Association (UCA) CEO Martin Ondeko said before the team was flagged off by National Council of Sports General Secretary David Katende in Lugogo on the cold morning. And the intent is clear for June 7-10 event at the Gahanga Stadium. “We are going to bring back the trophy,” said assistant captain Immaculate Nakisuyi after receiving the flag.
Nakisuyi is selected alongside Jinja SS teammates captain Rita Musamali and Stephanie Nampiina.
The trio is also part of the senior team preparing for the ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier in Netherlands next month.
