• Live Streaming
  • Odds
  • Scores
  • Buy Now
  • Contact Us
  • Contact Us
Sunday, September 24, 2023
  • Login
  • Football
  • Rugby
  • Golf
  • Boxing
  • Tennis
  • Basketball
  • Athletics
  • NetBall
No Result
View All Result
Sports Ocean Uganda
Advertisement
  • Football
  • Rugby
  • Golf
  • Boxing
  • Tennis
  • Basketball
  • Athletics
  • NetBall
No Result
View All Result
Sports Ocean Uganda
No Result
View All Result
Home Featured

Uganda, Kenya Hockey Sides To Face Off In Test Matches

Thomas Odong by Thomas Odong
March 17, 2021
in Featured, Hockey
0 0
0
Uganda, Kenya Hockey Sides To Face Off In Test Matches

Uganda teams were flagged off on Tuesday at Lugogo

Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Uganda – Kenya Test Matches Fixtures

Thursday, Saturday and Sunday

14:30 UG VS KEN (W)
16:30 KEN VS UG (M)

Ugandan men and women national hockey teams will face their Kenyan counterparts in test matches slated for Thursday, 18th March 2021 to Sunday, 21st March 2021 at Sikh Union Club in Nairobi.

Ugandan sides left for the showpiece on Wednesday and will seek to bank on it as Uganda Hockey seeks to rebuild national sides.

The teams were flagged off on Tuesday by the National Council of Sports (NCS) in Lugogo, Kampala.

The test matches were confirmed days after the cancelation of the the Northeast Africa Cup of Nations (ACN) Hockey Qualifiers that were slated for the begining of this month in Nairobi. The qualifier was canceled because only the hosts and Uganda had confirmed their participation to Africa Hockey Federation (AfHF) by start of February. Tanzania, Seychelles, Sudan, Burundi and Egypt (women) did not commit to attend hence Uganda and Kenya (both sexes) automatically made it to the ACN slated for January 2022.

With every team set to play three matches, Weatherhead midfielder Timothy Ntumba is confident that Uganda will put up a good display at the meet.

“Honestly, the training has been fine and I feel everyone on the team is ready. Personally I have learnt much from Coach Kasasa since we started the training this year and the entire team is just fine,” Ntumba noted.

Midfielder Timothy Ntumba (driving the ball) is buoyed for the test matches

The test matches that are ratified by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) will help Uganda attain a ranking, which they last had in 2007 when the senior men’s team last had an engagement – the 2008 Olympic qualifiers.

Uganda and Kenya are very familiar sides at almost all levels and the Nairobi meet will surely be an interesting one.

“I have been playing against Kenyans since I started hockey and I believe they will give us a good run,” Ntumba revealed adding that the showpiece can open semi-pro or pro opportunities  for most players.

With a strong pool of charges especially from title winning Wananchi leading their way, Uganda women’s team is also revved up for the do but Kenyans will surely be equal to the task.

Uganda Men’s Team :
Bosco Ochan (Captain), Solomon Mutalya, Ashraf Tumwesigye, Martin Okello, Timothy Ntumba, Maxwell Mugisha, Innocent Raskara, Stuart Kavuma, Brian Okodi, Thomas Opio, Alfred Agaba, Charles Ekapolon, Moses Tushabe (Asst. Captain), Jerome Owori, Brian Bayuule, Peter Walusansa, Topher Kyamanywa and Jordan Mpiima.
Coach: Vincent Arnold Kasasa
Manager: Byron Matovu

Uganda Women’s Team:
Doreen Asiimwe (Captain), Desire Mukiisa (Vice Captain),  Faith Achom, Carol Aguti, Doreen Mbabazi, Teddy Achiro, Pauline Achom, Aisha Kagere, Consolate Muber, Esther Chelimo, Joan Mukoya, Lamula Nakajjumba, Margaret Nassiwa, Nawume Makila, Sarah Mbekeka, Shakirah Nambooze and Winnie Alaro
Coach: Sandra Namusoke
Manager: Fatumah Namubiru

Technical Team:
Head of Delegation: Philip Wafula
Umpires: Stanley Tamale and Kenneth Tamale
Technical Officials: Ramathan Siraje and George Ntegeka
Doctor: Emmanuel Ewochu (Dr.)
Physio: Sadik Muhammad Akii
Media: Makhtum Muziransa and Charles Lwanga

Thomas Odong

Thomas Odong

Next Post
New Dates For African Club Volleyball Championships Revealed

New Dates For African Club Volleyball Championships Revealed

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
Hockey fraternity mourns Innocent Mbabali

Hockey fraternity mourns Innocent Mbabali

September 16, 2023
Kasumba, Opio headline first leg of seniors’ regional golf tour

Kasumba, Opio headline first leg of seniors’ regional golf tour

May 7, 2023
Clubs from nine countries expected at NSSF KAVC International Volleyball Championship

Clubs from nine countries expected at NSSF KAVC International Volleyball Championship

July 5, 2023
Katogo Invitational Golf Series gets I&M Bank partnership boost

Katogo Invitational Golf Series gets I&M Bank partnership boost

April 11, 2023
Vipers SC named contingent to Tunisia

Vipers SC named contingent to Tunisia

4
Charles Lwanga strikes Late to see KCCA past Villa at Lugogo

Charles Lwanga strikes Late to see KCCA past Villa at Lugogo

4
Thunders start title defence against Crown

Thunders start title defence against Crown

3
Las Vegas police requests CR7 DNA sample following rape allegations

Las Vegas police requests CR7 DNA sample following rape allegations

2
Moil crew aim for podium finish at Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally

Moil crew aim for podium finish at Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally

September 23, 2023
AFFU President, Steven George Okeng. Courtesy Photo

Africa Zone Series: AFFU promises a much improved event this year

September 22, 2023
South Sudanese international Loki joins KCCA FC

South Sudanese international Loki joins KCCA FC

September 22, 2023
Four Boys, Four Girls to represent Uganda at The Street Child Cricket World Cup

Four Boys, Four Girls to represent Uganda at The Street Child Cricket World Cup

September 21, 2023

Recommended

Moil crew aim for podium finish at Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally

Moil crew aim for podium finish at Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally

September 23, 2023
AFFU President, Steven George Okeng. Courtesy Photo

Africa Zone Series: AFFU promises a much improved event this year

September 22, 2023
South Sudanese international Loki joins KCCA FC

South Sudanese international Loki joins KCCA FC

September 22, 2023
Four Boys, Four Girls to represent Uganda at The Street Child Cricket World Cup

Four Boys, Four Girls to represent Uganda at The Street Child Cricket World Cup

September 21, 2023

About Us

We bring you the best Premium WordPress Themes that perfect for news, magazine, personal blog, etc. Check our landing page for details.

Read more

© 2023 JNews - Premium WordPress news & magazine theme by Jegtheme.

No Result
View All Result
  • Football
  • Rugby
  • Golf
  • Boxing
  • Tennis
  • Basketball
  • Athletics
  • NetBall

© 2023 JNews - Premium WordPress news & magazine theme by Jegtheme.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In