Ugandan Pool player, Turner ‘Young’ Kagina has left the Country for a 6 month educational stint at the Kenson School of Petroleum and Technology in Trindad and Tabago.

The former Capital Nite pool player was all smiles as he left Entebbe International Airport for further studies in the Oil and Petroleum.

“This is my long term dream. I will spend 6 months on this special training at the Kenson school in Trindad and Tobago and hope all goes well for me”, he revealed to Kawowo Sports in an exclusive interview just before he departed.

Turner got the sponsorship having been one of the excelling students at the Uganda Petrolum Institute, Kigumba in Masindi where he spent 3 years partaking a diploma in Oil and Gas.

“I have gone to secure this international certificate but i hope i find pool tables there and continue with my practice on the table and i do not lose the touch”, the third born in the family of 4 added.

Who is Turner:

Full Names: Turner Kagina

Nick Name: Young

Parents: Henry Kagina and Sarah Tumwesigye

Education: Kazinga Parents, Bweyogerere (Primary), Kabale Trinity College (S.1 -S.2), Kabale Secondary School (S.3 – S.4), St. Mary’s Rushoroza, Kabale (A-level – PCM/A), Uganda Petroleum Institute, Kigumba (Diploma, Oil and Gas).

Pool Debut: 2006

Club: Capital Nite Pool Club

Best Pool Shot: Double Pocket Center Shot

Best Food: Rich, Matooke and Chicken

Best Drink: The Champion Brand, Nile Special

On Face Book: Yes [Turner Young]

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

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