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The Junior Silverbacks booked their ticket to the championship after winning the Fiba Zone Five Qualifiers in Kigali, Rwanda, last month.
Uganda will present two teams at this year’s FIBA U16 Africa Championships slated for July 13-23 in Monastir, Tunisia.
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11:18 - 01.07.2023
BASKETBALL Junior Silverbacks secure ticket to FIBA Africa U16 Championship
The Africa Zone, 5 Qualifiers for the 2023 FIBA U16 African Championship, concluded exhilaratingly.
The two teams have been training at the YMCA, Wandegeya and Nakasero Primary School, under the stewardship of coaches Michael Seger and John Omondi, together with their team of associate coaches.
The Junior Silverbacks booked their ticket to the championship after winning the Fiba Zone Five Qualifiers in Kigali, Rwanda, last month.
“The success that we registered in Kigali, Rwanda, during the qualifiers last month ignited a belief in the players that we belong to the big stage, and they are ready for the challenge ahead in Tunisia,” FUBA Vice President -Administration Hudson Ssegamwenge said ahead of the trip.
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11:01 - 03.07.2023
BASKETBALL Uganda Junior Silverbacks get USPA recognition
Michael Seger’s charges defeated hosts Rwanda 59-57 in an intense affair before pummelling Tanzania 116-49 in a dominant performance in Kigali.
“I am confident that the teams will qualify for the U17 World Championships due next year,” Ssegamwenge added.
The teams will depart for Monastir on July 12, 2023 aboard Emirates Airlines.
Team Delegation
Okot Barbara – Head of Delegation
Ssegamwenge Hudson – FUBA Official
Akoto Sarah – Team Doctor
Junior Silverbacks
Tejan Joel Rugette
Tindyebwa Harry
Aine Christian Turyahabwe
Munashe Isaac
Obua Terrence
Ssekungu Alvin Prince
Mwesigwa Victor
Mugisha Amos
Walusimbi Keon
Kayongo Newton
Makmot Aaron
Kwizera Trinity
Michael Sager -Head Coach
Okwera Moses -Assistant coach
Junior Gazelles
Nalugo Patricia
Nakeba Jane
Auma Angella
Bamanya Karen Karabo
Anyango Modesta Maxine
Atima Olivia Amani
Nakayenga Vanessa
Kiranda Shiphrah
Taliba Melissa Margaret
Alaba Mia Belinda
Namagembe Husna Abubakar
Hope Mami Vigilio
Omondi John Jevish -Head Coach
Nakirija Peace -Assistant Coach
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