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Tashobya, a former FUBA president and current owner of basketball side Kyambogo Warriors, has rallied the Gazelles to give 100% ahead of the Afrobasket tournament, which tips off on 28th July in Kigali, Rwanda.
National Council for Sports Chairman Ambrose Tashobya knows something about what it takes for a team to perform at the highest level.
Tashobya, a former FUBA president and current owner of basketball side Kyambogo Warriors, has rallied the Gazelles to give 100% ahead of the Afrobasket tournament, which tips off on 28th July in Kigali, Rwanda.
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15:55 - 24.07.2023
BASKETBALL Lamunu relishes Afrobasket opportunity
Lamunu had her first session with the team Monday morning at the Africa Bible University, Lubowa. She will also be part of Tuesday’s training before the team flies out to Kigali.
"When I look back, I see a lot of growth for the Gazelles; the future of Uganda's Women's basketball is partially in your hands; your performance, character and discipline are key in inspiring the younger generation," Tashobya noted
"Therefore, go and compete, maximize the opportunity and give 100%; it doesn't matter where we finish; just leave everything on the floor individually and collectively as a team; Uganda will embrace you."
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12:29 - 25.07.2023
BASKETBALL 2023 Women's AfroBasket: Gazelles' hope to stun Africa's best
Uganda is scheduled to appear at their first Women's AfroBasket in eight years, and the excitement back home is increasing by the day as the Gazelles are set to face Africa's best.
Meeting the First Lady
Tashobya also highlighted that the National Council of Sports will arrange a meeting with the Minister of Education and Sports, First Lady Janet Kataha Museveni, when the team returns.
"We plan on also organizing a meeting with Maama (First Lady) when the team returns from Kigali; this will be done to appreciate their effort at the tournament," Tashobya noted.
The side coached by Spaniard Alberto Antuna is pooled in group C alongside Mali and Senegal and will hope to
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The Gazelles are set to compete at their third Afrobasket tournament, having featured in the 1997 and 2015 editions.
Uganda Gazelles' final team
Flavia Oketcho, Jannon Otto, Hope Akello, Lydia Babirye, Rita Imanishimwe, Evelyn Nakiyingi, Maria Najjuma, Melissa Akullu, Brenda Ekone, Jane Asinde, Claire Lamunu, Priscilla Abby.
The Afrobasket groups.
Group A: Rwanda, Angola, Ivory Coast
Group B: Cameroon, Guinea, Mozambique
Group C: Mali, Senegal, Uganda.
Group D: Nigeria, DR. Congo, Egypt.
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