The Baby Victoria Pearls will battle seven other teams for a slot to represent Africa at the 2025 U-19 World Cup in Malaysia.
Uganda is in Group A alongside hosts; Rwanda, Namibia, and Kenya, the tournament will run from September 20th to 30th.
A finish inside the top two will see them qualify for the semifinals and the winner of the final will earn the right to represent Africa.
The Baby Victoria Pearls side has at least seven players who were at the qualifiers in Botswana and their experience will be key for the team.
The list has; Lorna Anyait, Malisa Ariokot, Immaculate Nandera, Patricia Timong, Akurut Asumin, and Captain Jimia Mohammad.
While in the South of the continent, they finished fourth in 2022 tournament hosted by Botswana and will be out to improve that in Rwanda.
“We expect stiff competition from all the teams but as long as we do what we have to do well we should do well,” Yusuf Nanga, Head Coach U-19 Girls Team stressed.
The team will fly to Kigali, Rwanda this Friday and play their first game on Sunday against Namibia.
The 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)
Photo Credit: Philip Mugabi
