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National Council of Sports through Administrative Secretary, James Kasumba has flagged off the Baby Victoria Pearls to Rwanda where they will battle seven other teams for the right to represent Africa at the 2025 U-19 World Cup in Malaysia.
Having finished fourth in Botswana 2022 Uganda will look for better fortune this time as they lay in Group A alongside hosts Rwanda, Namibia, and Kenya in the tournament slated to run from September 20th – 30th.
The top two sides in each group will qualify for the semifinals and the winner of the final will earn the right to represent Africa.
Baby Victoria Pearls has at least seven players who were at the qualifiers in Botswana and their experience will be key for the team.
Lorna Anyait, Malisa Ariokot, Immaculate Nandera, Patricia Timong, Akurut Asumin, and Captain Jimia Mohammad have experience playing for the Victoria Pearls.
“The team has prepared very well; we have had sufficient time to prepare the girls and be champions. We expect stiff competition from all the teams but as long as we do what we have to do well we should do well. The goal for us is to go to the World Cup.” Yusuf Nanga – Head Coach U-19 Girls Team.
The team will travel to Rwanda on Friday 20th and play their 1st game on the 22nd against Namibia.
Full Team
Jimia Mohammad (Captain), Malisa Ariokot, Lona Anyait, Patricia Timong, Shadiah Gilingish Nabulime, Rashidah Tikabula, Irene Mutonyi, Immaculate Nandera, Mary Patricia Apolot, Asumin Akurut, Jane Naume Amongin, Michelle Ariago, Agnes Nakakande, Barbra Nanyanzi
Officials
Yusuf Nanga –Head Coach
Ivan Kakande –Assistant Coach
Tugume Imam – Physiotherapist
Richard Okia – Team Analyst
Denis Musali – Media Manager
Lelia Namaganda Ondeko –Team Manager
Fixture
22/09/2024
Uganda v Namibia -Gahanga 2
14:50
23/09/2024
Uganda v Kenya-IPRC
10:30
25/09/2024
Uganda v Rwanda-IPRC
14:50
28/09/2024
Semifinal
29/09/2024
FINAL
