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David GOMBE

The State Minister for Training and Sports activities (Sports activities), Hon. Peter Ogwang, has reaffirmed authorities’s dedication to supporting youth soccer improvement.

Whereas addressing the Triumphant CECAFA U-17 Teen Cranes at a luncheon held on Thursday at 4 factors Sheraton in Kampala, Ogwang hailed FUFA for the continued progress in soccer improvement.

“On behalf of the Authorities of Uganda, I congratulate you for profitable this essential competitors. Soccer improvement on this nation is on the precise trajectory and seeing these younger gamers obtain success at this stage of their careers is a transparent indication that the long run is brilliant.”

“For a few years, taking part in regional and worldwide competitions was a problem. At present, qualifying and competing at that stage has turn into an ordinary expectation. We should admire the work that has been accomplished to reposition soccer in Uganda and create pathways for our younger gamers.”

Ogwang challenged FUFA to strengthen the transition pathway between college soccer and membership soccer, notably for ladies.

“One of many key challenges is making certain these gamers proceed creating after excelling in school stage. We’d like sustainable competitions and constructions that enable them to stay aggressive whereas pursuing their schooling and soccer careers.”

The Minister pledged a private money reward of Shs5 million to CECAFA U-17 MVP Shadia Nabirye

“We now have the event MVP right here. I’ll personally present Shs5 million from my very own pocket as a Member of Parliament and Minister. You might be probably the greatest property we’ve to market and promote Ugandan soccer.”

The Teen Cranes humbled Tanzania 3-0 to clinch the CECAFA U-17 Ladies’s title, in actual fact they managed 5 wins and scored 26 targets with out conceeding.