Overview:
The World Lacrosse championship will take place in San Diego city, United States of America (USA) between 21st June to 1st July 2023.
2023 World Lacrosse Championships (21st June – 1st July)
- Host: San Diego, United States of America (USA)
On the morning of Friday, June 16, 2023, the Uganda national Lacrosse Cranes was officially flagged off for the United States of America (USA) prior to the 2023 World Championships in San Diego.
Joseph Oluga, the Acting General Secretary, flanked by the assistant G.S David Ssemakula Katende witnessed the official flag-off ceremony in front of the Lugogo Indoor Arena in Lugogo, Kampala.
“Keep the team spirit. Go and represent Uganda gallantly. We wish you the very best” Oluga stated.
Uganda Lacrosse Association (ULA) head coach Patrick Oriana introduced some players on the 26-man team.
“We have trained well and ready to give our best in the world championships. The morale is high” Oriana revealed.
The team of 23 players and 3 traveling alternates and will be skippered by Keith Lubangkene.
Lubangkene, a midfielder noted that they are ready to die little for the team.
“The World championship is a glorious opportunity, and we will optimally utilize this platform to deliver to the very best” Lubangkene noted.
The team departed on Friday afternoon at 4:20 PM aboard Emirates Airlines.
Team composition:
Andrew Asimwe, Allan Amone and Daniel Otimu are the goalkeepers on the team.
There are five defenders to include Innocent Anyala, Benard Otim, Damson Lyaleng and a rookie, Max Phillips, 16 years old.
Chris Palanda is a long speed midfielder while the trio of Solomon Adiyo, Francis Odong and Martin Komakech are all defensive midfielders.
The other midfielders include; Roger Anywar, Keith Lubangakene, Owen Waluku, John Brian Mukaga, Yosef Ngowe, Paul Mbusa, Edward Komakech and Aaron Lyaleng.
The attack line will be led by Swaibu Meliga, Benjamin Ojok, Faisal Nsubuga and Finn Phillips.
Uganda is in group B alongside Japan, Wales, Denmark and France.
The tournament will officially start on 21st June and end by 1st July 2023.
George Ojik misses the tournament with a broken collar-bone. Michael Ochan and Shaban Pitta miss out due to late processing of their travel documents.
This will be the third time that Uganda is playing at the World Championships after 2014 in USA and 2018 in Ireland.
Uganda Lacrosse senior men’s national team
- Goalkeepers: Andrew Asimwe, Allan Amone, Daniel Otimu
- Defenders: Innocent Anyala, Benard Otim, Max Phillips, Damson Lyaleng
- Long Stick Midfielders: Chris Palanda
- Defensive Midfielders: Solomon Adiyo, Francis Odong, Martin Komakech
- Midfielders: Roger Anywar, Keith Lubangakene, Owen Waluku, John Brian Mukaga, Yosef Ngowe, Paul Mbusa, Edward Komakech, Aaron Lyaleng
- Attackers: Swaibu Meliga, Benjamin Ojok, Faisal Nsubuga, Finn Phillips
