After finishing third on the log at the end of the regular season, Shilla Omuriwe’s charges beat Ndejje Elites 2-1 in the semis before making light work of Sport-S in the finals.
KCCA Ladies Volleyball Club has presented the National Volleyball League title to Kampala Capital City Authority Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago.
The event was held Thursday morning at City Hall in Kampala and followed a trophy parade.
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The parade started from the MTN Omondi Stadium through the city and up to City Hall.
KCCA defeated Sport-S 2-0 in the finals to win their first league title in 17 years.
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16:58 - 06.05.2023
VOLLEYBALL KCCA end 17 year wait as they cruise past Sport-S to win the National Volleyball League title
KCCA Ladies ended their 17-year thirst for the National Volleyball League title following a 2-0 sweep of Sport-S in the finals.
In a season that started with a 3-0 defeat to Ndejje Elites, KCCA recovered and hit form at the right time to eventually land the title.
After finishing third on the log at the end of the regular season, Shilla Omuriwe’s charges beat Ndejje Elites 2-1 in the semis before making light work of Sport-S.
Team captain Eunice Amuron revealed that the journey to the top was far from straightforward and required mental strength for the team to win.
“No one believed in us apart ourselves, the coaches and management,” Amuron said.
“We were not out to beat or displace anyone; we were just fighting to see that we reach our full potential,” she added.
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19:20 - 11.05.2023
VOLLEYBALL KCCA’s Zainah Kagoya says teamwork led them to the National Volleyball League title
Kagoya played a massive role in the team’s success; her block in the middle and occasional attacks helped Shilla Omuriwe’s side take charge of the finals.
KCCA’s victory qualified them for a place at next year’s Africa Club Championship, and different speakers urged the authority to support the team.
“It will be very important if these ladies get the opportunity to represent Uganda. That is what they have been working for,” Uganda Volleyball Federation First Vice President Ahmed Kigunddu said.
In response, the Lord Mayor assured the team of the authority’s support.
The authority also gifted the team UGX 10m as a token of appreciation for their efforts.
KCCA’s last league title had come in 2006.
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