UBF names group for Africa Boxing Championship in Kenya

David GOMBE

The Uganda Boxing Federation (UBF) has named a powerful contingent for the Africa Boxing Championships slated for Kenya in 2026.

The nationwide group, the Bombers, might be represented by 18 boxers – 10 males and eight girls – who will fly Uganda’s flag on the continental showpiece.

The boys’s group might be led by Kakande Bruno (Fly 50kg), Nsubuga Sam (Bantam 55kg), Mulungi Khassim (60kg), Amoko Harmless (65kg) and Matovu Ukasha (Mild Center 70kg).

Additionally included are Ojok Alfred (Center 75kg), Kasujja Richard (Mild Heavy 80kg), Kibirige Arafat (Cruiser 85kg), Aziiz Ringo (Heavy 90kg) and Tabule Emmanuel (Tremendous Heavy 90+kg).

On the ladies’s aspect, the group options Naluwooza Rashidah (Mild Fly 48kg), Muduwa Brendah (Fly 51kg), Amoding Peninah (Bantam 54kg), Nabikolo Fatuma (Feather 57kg), Nagawa Vanessa (Mild 60kg), Namutebi Erina (Welter 65kg), Akello Jesca (Mild Center 70kg) and Atwine Diana (Heavy 81kg).

The technical bench might be headed by coaches Kalayngo Lawrence, Ssenvewo Akram and Eric Nyeko.

The travelling contintegent additionally has RJs Tulibagenyi Stephen and Kasirye Ronald Samuel, whereas the UBF officers delegation contains Phillip Munaabi, Sekizivu Ibrahim, Nayebare Phiona, Ruyondo Kenneth and Mbabazi Isma.

Full Workforce – Africa Boxing Championship 2026

Males:

Kakande Bruno – Fly 50kg
Nsubuga Sam – Bantam 55kg
Mulungi Khassim – 60kg
Amoko Harmless – 65kg
Matovu Ukasha – Mild Center 70kg
Ojok Alfred – Center 75kg
Kasujja Richard – Mild Heavy 80kg
Kibirige Arafat – Cruiser 85kg
Aziiz Ringo – Heavy 90kg
Tabule Emmanuel – Tremendous Heavy 90+kg

Ladies:

Naluwooza Rashidah – Mild Fly 48kg
Muduwa Brendah – Fly 51kg
Amoding Peninah – Bantam 54kg
Nabikolo Fatuma – Feather 57kg
Nagawa Vanessa – Mild 60kg
Namutebi Erina – Welter 65kg
Akello Jesca – Mild Center 70kg
Atwine Diana – Heavy 81kg