Overview:
National Council of Sports General Secretary Dr Bernard Patrick Ogwel expressed confidence in the golf talent that abounds in the country.
The Uganda national junior golf team has been officially flagged for the upcoming 2025 Africa Junior Championship coming up in Tunisia.
National Council of Sports General Secretary Dr Bernard Patrick Ogwel expressed confidence in the golf talent that abounds in the country.
During the flag-off ceremony held at the National Council of Sports Headquarters on Wednesday, Dr Ogwel lauded the Uganda Golf Union for ably executing their work in talent identification and nurturing.
When I see the young boys and girls here, I saw a lot of potential in them. I see well disciplined, ambitious and talented young people who want to grow their talent and career to the best of their abilities. Go and shine for Uganda in Tunisia. Some of you may not know it but I belong to Lira Golf Club where I am a fully paid-up member, and I know how much talent we have in golf in the country. The good thing is that golf is also one of the best-managed institutions; as Council we are impressed with the job you do both in accountability, transparency and smooth transitions.
Dr Bernard Patrick Ogwel, General Secretary National Council of Sports (NCS)
The national junior team is flying to Tunisia on Sunday to compete in the All-Africa Junior Team Championship where they will challenge 14 other countries.
South Africa are eternal favourites and the country most likely to emerge top.
The top two countries will earn a ticket to compete at the Toyota Junior Golf World Cup in Japan later this year.
Uganda have featured there twice in recent years.
Team composition:
Uganda’s team has Anthony Otukei (Captain), Peter Mayende, Shaka Kariisa and John Paul Rugumambaju for boys while the girls’ side has Rachael Laura Natukunda, Keisha Wiltshire Kagoro and Elizabeth Danelle Kawalya.
“We have prepared well and ready to compete against the continent’s best junior players. We shall give our all” Otukei who also debuted for the senior national team in the Victoria Cup remarked.
Accompanying the team will be team manager Paul Habyarimana and coach Flavia Namakula. Uganda Golf Union President Dr Jackson Were appreciated the government of Uganda for funding the team’s expenses for the trip.
I thank the Government of Uganda through NCS, the Union has adequately prepared for the Tunis competition and we are confident that our boys and girls will not let us down.
Dr. Jackson Were, president Uganda Golf Union
The President of the Uganda Ladies Golf Union Rita Akot Apell likewise appreciated government’s effort in supporting the national teams of golf over the last couple of years.
Head coach Flavia Namakula is optimistic of a great performance in Tunisia.
“I am confident that we shall perform to the best of our expectations” Namakula remarked.
According to the team manager Paul Habyarimana, the team departs for Tunisia on 20th April 2025.
The tournament officially tees on 24th April and will climax on the 27th April 2025.
I study with Otukei Anthony
Allan Anderson, how is Anthony? Do you also play Golf?
HELLO OTUKEI ANTHONY MY FRIEND,how is life bro?
Pray for you all the best bro.
See you at school bro 👊🏾
HELLO OTUKEI ANTHONY MY FRIEND,how are you doing 😘
Wish you the best in ur competitions
See you at school bro 👊🏾