John Ssentamu
11 March 2011
Kampala — Uganda’s senior men’s national volleyball team has started training for the Zone 5 All Africa Games qualifiers due March 23-30 in Kigali. The week-long tournament, to be hosted at Amahoro Stadium, will attract teams from Uganda, Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan, Djibouti, Tanzania, Somalia, Eritrea and Rwanda.
A tentative squad of 21 is undergoing drills at Nsambya Sharing Youth grounds under the watchful eye of coach Tom Mutebi assisted by Rafi Bachu and Titus Toma. “We have a few days to prepare yet we need to raise Shs30m,” said local volleyball federation technical director Godwin Ssenyondo.
Provisional squad
T. Lakony, J.Kawenyera,
J. Chestit, D. Otim, A. Gayi,
I.Omedo, A. Wandera, E. Kato,
L. Mubangizi, G. Aporu, C.Ajina,
D.Opio, M. Mwenyi, J. Endra,
A.Nduhukira, S. Golola,
N. Dheyongera, M. Waiswa,
T. Amau, G. Kiwumulo ,M. Okiror and A. Ssematiiko.
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