Uganda national boxing team set for 2022 Africa Boxing Confederation meet in Mozambique

2022 Africa Boxing Confederation Championship (Elite Men & Women):

• 8^th – 18^th September
• Maputo City, Mozambique

Uganda National boxing team (The Bombers) embarked on non-residential training in preparation for the 2022 Africa Boxing Confederation Championship (Elite Men & Women).

This tournament will take place between 8^th to 18^th September in Maputo city, Mozambique.

Team composition:

There are eight boxers on the team and these include the only lady on the team; Teddy Nakimuli (Light Fly – 50 Kgs).

The others are Jonah Kyobe (Feather – 57 Kgs), team captain Joshua Tukamuhebwa (Light Welter – 63.5 Kgs), Owen Kibira (Welter – 67 Kgs), Isaac Zebra Ssenyange (Light Middle – 70 Kgs), Yusuf Nkobeza (Middle – 75 Kgs) and a light heavy fighter Idris Mukiibi (80 Kgs).

Patrick Lihanda is the head coach. The other four coaches are Samuel Kabugo, Mercy Mukankusi, Lora Kalyango and Twaib Mayanja.

Team Uganda:

Players:

• Teddy Nakimuli (Light Fly – 50 Kgs).
• Jonah Kyobe (Feather – 57 Kgs)
• Joshua Tukamuhebwa (Captain, Light Welter – 63.5 Kgs)
• Owen Kibira (Welter – 67 Kgs)
• Isaac Zebra Ssenyange (Light Middle – 70 Kgs)
• Yusuf Nkobeza (Middle – 75 Kgs)
• Idris Mukiibi (Light Heavy – 80 Kgs)

Coaches:

Head coach:

• Patrick Lihanda

Other coaches:

• Samuel Kabugo
• Mercy Mukankusi
• Lora Kalyango
• Twaib Mayanja