Uganda Ladies’ Rugby Captain Warry Joanita Ssenfuka has revealed that no one shop on planet earth can ever buy you confidence.

In an exclusive one-on-one interview, Senfuka urged diligence and self-belief as the two basic aspects of successful people.

“With hard work, self-belief, you can make that shortcut to confidence building and eventual success”, the former footballer now turned rugger says.

“Neither can you buy confidence from a super market nor by Hire Purchase”, she adds.

The Thunderbirds inspirational play maker, who has won 6 consecutive league titles at the Kyadondo based club eyeing calls for more international exposure for the lady ruggers to help them attain that much needed match practice.

“Women rugby in Uganda will get to another level once their more and more games for the players locally and internationally”, the team skipper, who is also a tag rugby instructor urges.

Charity Project:

The ladies’ leader captain habours a big generous heart and she has donated various ideas to the needy groups.

“To give is better than to receive. I often donate to Kireka school of special needs. Its my joy to see everyone in the community happy and alive”, she adds.

Ssenfuka’s Personal Profile:

Full Names: Warry Joanita Ssenfuka

Nick Name: Biggie

Date of Birth: 19th November 1982

Parents: Mr Paul and Mrs Agnes Ssenfuka

Place of Birth: Nsambya, Kampala

Education: St Paul’s Boarding School (Primary), Kajjansi, St Noah Secondary School (S.1), City High (S2-S.4), Kitante High School (A-level), Uganda Information Communications Technology  Institute (UICT) – Degree in Telecommunications

Rugby Debut: 2003

Clubs: Panthers and Thunderbirds

Honours: Plate Winner, Kababeri 7’s, Winner League with Thunder Birds (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013)

Other Games Played: Football (With Club Silk in Corporate League)

Role Model: Christine Kizito

Best Game: Return leg against Kenya in 2012

Worst Game: Ist Leg against Kenya in 2012

Best Dish: Posho, Irish , Meat and Beans

Best Drink: Club Beer

Quotation: “Fall 7 time, Stand up 8 times”

On Facebook: Yes [Joanita Warry]

On Twitter: Yes [@Ssenfuka warry]

On Wattsup: Yes [0782-3062**] – Contact the author on david@kawowo.com for authorization or +256793248381

David Isabirye is a senior staff writer for Kawowo Sports where he covers most of the major events.

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