Uganda Junior Silverbacks, Gazelles off to Tunisia for African Championships

Uganda will present two teams at this year’s FIBA U16 Africa Championships slated for July 13-23 in Monastir, Tunisia.

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.

“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