Pertinent of all successful sporting icons world over is that desire to hit the summit against all odds.
Talent, adequate preparations and sheer lady luck aside, the inner most will to make things happen with the determination and charisma has always made many tick.
Pool star, Alfred Gumikiriza almost all aspects – talent, the urge to succeed and many times luck smiles alongside him.
The 2 time Uganda Sports Press Association (USPA) pool player of the year (2012 and 2014) confesses;
I train well, almost every day, but again, I know I am one of the best and always fight to protect my good name
Such is the determination exhibited by the ‘draw back’ shot master.
Gumikiriza is one of the players on the senior national team with a wide wealth of experience – the other is Jonan ‘Joker’ Turigye.
Black Pool receives the 2014 Kampala Open Award from PAU President, Farouk Kisuze
Black sheep as he is fondly called is a situational player – always willing to adjust to the game plan of the opponent.
He is one of the most offensive minded players in the country who has won a lot of accolades including the national open championships in 2012, 5 league crowns with Skin Samona pool club and 4 club knock outs among many other personal and team gongs.
Respect is the other aspect of life that Black Sheep might have sucked from the mother’s breast.
He accords equal value to all – young and old, rich and poor, opponents, pool Association officials and the media.
You have to be down to earth, you respect yourself and people will respect you
The number one ranked Pool player in Uganda at the moment adds.
Black Sheep with Skin Samona Teammates
Black Sheep targets this year’s Nile Special National Championships to add to his swelling list of accolades and national titles.
Profile:
Full Names: Alfred Gumikiriza
Nick Name: Black Sheep
Parents: Vicent Bizeeza & Eudio Ninobusingye
Date of Birth: 25th May 1986
Place of Birth: Mulago Hospital
Current Club: Skin Samona
Other Clubs: Mambule Pool Club
Honours: Best Pool Player Uganda Sports Press Association (2012 & 2014), Winner National Pool Championship (2012), League Winner with Skin Samona (2007, 2019, 2010, 2011, 2012), Winner Clubs Knock outs with Skin Samona (4 Times), Super Cup Winner with Skin Samona (2013), Champion, 2014 Christmas Cup
Best Shot: Draw Back
