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David GOMBE
The State Minister for Coaching and Sports activities actions (Sports activities actions), Hon. Peter Ogwang, has reaffirmed authorities’s dedication to supporting youth soccer enchancment.
Whereas addressing the Triumphant CECAFA U-17 Teen Cranes at a luncheon held on Thursday at 4 components Sheraton in Kampala, Ogwang hailed FUFA for the continued progress in soccer enchancment.
“On behalf of the Authorities of Uganda, I congratulate you for worthwhile this important opponents. Soccer enchancment on this nation is on the becoming trajectory and seeing these youthful players acquire success at this stage of their careers is a clear indication that the long term is vivid.”
“For just a few years, collaborating in regional and worldwide competitions was an issue. Proper this second, qualifying and competing at that stage has turn into a traditional expectation. We should always acknowledge the work that has been achieved to reposition soccer in Uganda and create pathways for our youthful players.”
Ogwang challenged FUFA to strengthen the transition pathway between school soccer and membership soccer, considerably for girls.
“Considered one of many key challenges is making sure these players proceed creating after excelling at school stage. We’d like sustainable competitions and constructions that allow them to remain aggressive whereas pursuing their coaching and soccer careers.”
The Minister pledged a personal cash reward of Shs5 million to CECAFA U-17 MVP Shadia Nabirye
“Now we now have the occasion MVP proper right here. I’ll personally current Shs5 million from my very personal pocket as a Member of Parliament and Minister. You is likely to be the simplest property now we now have to market and promote Ugandan soccer.”
The Teen Cranes humbled Tanzania 3-0 to clinch the CECAFA U-17 Girls’s title, in precise truth they managed 5 wins and scored 26 targets with out conceeding.
