On the 3rd of May 2024, Uganda Hockey made an exciting announcement as they unveiled the provisional senior national team squads in preparation for the upcoming FIH Series scheduled for June 2024 in Lusaka, Zambia. The selected players, both men and women, were called up to represent their country and showcase their skills on an international stage. Let’s take a closer look at the talented individuals who have been given this opportunity.
Women’s Squad:
- Aisha Namugga (DCU)
- Angel Achayo (HDF)
- Anitah Atim (Weatherhead)
- Brenda Achaye (Deliverance Ch+)
- Carol Aguti (Kampala)
- Doreen Asiimwe (Wananchi)
- Evas Akello (Kampala)
- Hajarah Namwase (HDF)
- Hildah-star Balondemu (Weatherhead)
- Irene Atim (Weatherhead)
- Irene Nyapendi (Wananchi)
- Janet Nakato (HDF)
- Jolly Alimo (Wananchi)
- Joy Sserunjogi (Kampala)
- Juliet Babirye (HDF)
- Juliana Nabatanzi (Namagunga)
- Melissa Namuleme (Kampala)
- Margaret Nassiwa (Kampala)
- Munira Nakitende (Thunders)
- Nelly Timaya (HDF)
- Norah Alum (Kampala)
- Patricia Nakyanzi (Kampala)
- Pauline Ninsiima (Weatherhead)
- Phionah Amaro (Wananchi)
- Rachael Atim (Makerere)
- Sheebah Nsiimenta (Makerere)
- Teopista Anyango (Wananchi)
- Thuwaibah Kiggundu (Weatherhead)
- Vanessa Abeja (Kampala)
- Vero Atima (DCU)
- Winnie Alaro (Kampala)
- Winnie Atim (DCU)
- Winnie Nandi (Kampala)
Men’s Squad:
- Aaron Mutenyo (Kampala)
- Alfred Agaba (Kampala)
- Bosco Ochan (Wananchi)
- Brian Bayuule (Kampala)
- Brian Okodi (Weatherhead)
- Brian Ofoyimungu (Rockets)
- Charles EKapolon (Weatherhead)
- Elies Okello (Wananchi)
- Elvis Opoya (Rockets)
- Emmanuel Baguma (Wananchi)
- Frank Wambalya (Rockets)
- Innocent Raskara (Wananchi)
- Innocent Tumukunde (Wananchi)
- Isaac Manana (Makerere)
- Jackson Musinguzi (Wananchi)
- James Larombi (Badgers)
- James Mugisha (Kampala)
- Jordan Achaye (Wananchi)
- Jordan Mpiima (Kampala)
- Joseph Luvuma (City Lions)
- Kirabo Mukiibi (Weatherhead)
- Mathias Akanyihayo (Makerere)
- Maxwell Mugisha (Weatherhead)
- Muhammed Babu (Thunders)
- Peter Walusansa (Weatherhead)
- Richard Kaijuka (Kampala)
- Ronald Okethayot (Rockets)
- Shafic Abdul (Badgers)
- Solomon Mutalya (Weatherhead)
- Stuart Kavuma (Kampala)
- Swalik Isabirye (Wananchi)
- Tendo Kimuli (Upminster)
- Timothy Ntumba (Weatherhead)
To prepare for the FIH Series, the women’s squad will train on Mondays and Thursdays, while the men’s squad will train on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The training sessions will take place from 4 pm to 7 pm at the Lugogo Hockey Stadium, commencing on Monday, 6th May 2024.
With such a talented pool of players, Uganda Hockey is optimistic about their chances in the upcoming FIH Series. The selected athletes will have the opportunity to showcase their skills and represent their nation on the international stage, carrying the hopes and dreams of their country with them. The training sessions will serve as a platform for the players to fine-tune their abilities, strengthen their teamwork, and prepare themselves for the challenges that lie ahead. The nation eagerly awaits the performance of their national teams and wishes them the best ofluck in the FIH Series in Lusaka, Zambia.
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