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Mbogo High School head mistress Zainab Maka Kakeeto was delighted for the achievement as Africa schools girls' champions, citing hardworkd, preparations and investment for the school as the important ingridents.
Mbogo High School –Ttula girls’ Badminton team safely returned home from Rose Hill city, Mauritius where they emerged champions in the 2022 Africa Schools’ championship.
The team of four players and one coach arrived at Entebbe International Airport on the morning of Saturday, 24th December.
They were welcomed by the school administrators, students and well-wishers with a procession via a motorcade right from the airport in Entebbe Municipality to the school premises in Kawempe – Ttula, Kampala led by a brass-band.
Mbogo High School’s team was led by the vastly experienced national team player Tracy Justine Naluwooza.
The other members on the team were Nazifah Nakiyemba, Sharifa Mbabazi and Swabra Nanyombi with William Kabindi as head coach.
“We are excited for the warm reception given to us. This is encouraging and give us the momentum to even work harder” Naluwooza revealed.
The school head mistress Zainab Maka Kakeeto was delighted for the achievement as African champions.
She cited commitment by the school to develop the girl child sports, investment and diligence by the students and their coaches.
At Mbogo High School, we nurture talent right from the Inter-House competition. Also, we inject in a lot into sports with several amenities as the Badminton Arena also in place. There is also committed by the students and their coaches who engage in daily drills after classes.
Zainab Maka Kakeeto, Headmistress – Mbogo High School
How Mbogo High School won the girl’s team gold:
Mbogo High School overcame France Boyer de la 3-1 and won the doubles as well.
Justice Tracy Naluwooza beat Layna Luxmi Chiniah 2-0 (21-14 and 21-18) in 21 minutes of competition.
Sharifa Mbabazi lost 0-2 to Neshamee Khedoon in 24 minutes (21-14 and 21-14).
Nazifah Nakiyemba used 20 minutes to out-muscle Anjali Savetree 2-0 (21-12 and 21-10).
The pair of Naluwooza and Nakiyemba overcame Layna Chinah and Khedoon 2-0 (21-15 and 21-18) in 28 minutes.
Mbogo High’s second pairing of Mbabazi and Nakiymba also won 2-0 over Naraynasawmo and Savetree 2-0 (21-05 and 21-07) in 21 minutes.
Mbogo High School also beat Bel Air Senior Secondary School 5-0.
Mbabazi overcame Lydia Nethania Simhadri 2-0 (21-06 and 21-09), Nakiyemba was a no show for Adriana Rosette 2-0 (21-06 and 21-08), Nanyombi defeated Marie Hope Cassidy Collet 2-0 (21-07 and 21-01).
In the pairings; Naluwooza and Nanyombi condemned Rosette and Nethania 2-0 (21-04 and 21-05) in 18 minutes whilst Mbabazi and Nakiyemba edged Cassidy and Gunga Kheeleshwaree 2-0 (1-03 and 21-05) in just 17 minutes.
We prepared and planned well on time for this championship. I am excited for this victory. We shall remain composed as we look forward more domestic and international competitions.
William Kabindi, head coach Mbogo High School Badminton team
Mbogo High School students also performed well in the individual events.
Meanwhile, another Ugandan school Kibuli SS won the boys’ team gold medal.
Kibuli SS’ team was composed of Samuel Wasswa, Akbar Nooh Oduka, Ahmed Nooh Oduka and Aaron Ndawula.
Wasswa was also part of team Uganda at the 2022 ISF Games held in Normandy city, France.
Joshua Muguluma was head coach of this team, with the team manager Hajji Ibrahim Ssemakadde, also the headmaster of Kibuli S.S.
The theme of the year at Mbogo High School is “In every challenge, there’s an opportunity”.
In 2023, Mbogo High School will be making 28 years.
Congratulations to our Girls and the school at large! So proud of u