United States of America (USA) based footballer Alex Tulilaba has donated an assortment of sporting gear to a Jinja based football school, Mpumude Soccer Academy.
The former Kampala City Council Authority (KCCA) and Maroons Football Club player who was born and raised in Jinja donated 40 pairs of playing boots, a full set of jerseys.
Bosco Mugerwa, the academy head coach is full of praise for Tulilaba’s kind gesture.
We are humbled for the equipment given to us by Alex Tulilaba. May the good Lord bless this giving heart. This is the beginning step for us to raise the stars for tomorrow.
Bosco Mugerwa, head coach Mpumude Soccer Academy
In his own submission, Tuliraba acknowledges the bold fact that himself he faced such challenges when he was developing into the finest footballer he is today.
As a growing up boy who went through steps and faced such challenges, I have to give back to the young stars so as address some of their problems as I also inspire them to develop their talents.
Alex Tulilaba, footballer based in the USA
In many third world countries, the issue of sound equipment remains one of the key handicaps in the development process of football right from the grassroots.
Often times, budding footballers play bare footed and many lack the proper jerseys to use.
Tuliraba played for the Uganda U-20 and senior teams before departing for the United States of America where he played for Tiffin University on a soccer scholarship.
He is a holder of an MBA in business administration, currently a procurement professional in the US.
He is also coach for Upper 90 Football Club Academy.
I WOULD LIKE TO RECOGNIZE THAT PARTIES THAT HAVE MADE THIS PROJECT AS A SUCCESS AS ST EDWARD HIGH SCHOOL, AVON LAKE HIGH SCHOOL, LAKE RIDGE ACADEMY, ALL IN THE CLEVELAND (OHIO) AND MR BRADY MUELLER.
Alex Tuliraba
