The newly crowned CECAFA U15 challenge Cup champions returned home on Monday evening and were received at Entebbe Intertional Airport Deputy CEO/Football Decolas Kiiza amidst cheers from the adoring fans.
Time to enjoy life back home. The youngsters upon arrival at Entebbe international airportTeam Captain Vincent Mulema poses with the trophy on arrival at the airport
From the airport, the team was led to Jevine Hotel in Rubaga where it was hosted to a dinner to duly welcome them back home and celebrate their triumph.
Leader of Delegation Ms. Agnes Mugena and Head Coach Jackson Magera on arrival at the Entebbe International Airport
Uganda won the CECAFA U15 challenge championship hosted in Asmara, Eritrea after seeing off all opposition in style in six games, scoring 23 goals and conceding none.
Team Captain Vicent Mulema and Leader of Delegation Ms. Agnes Mugena handing over the trophy to the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo at Jevine Hoel
At the dinner, the Leader of the Delegation Ms. Agnes Mugena praised the team spirit, discipline and effort that helped them to glory. She called onthe Team Captain Vicent Mulema to hand over the trophy to the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo at the high table who was flanked by second Vice President Darius Mugoye and the FUFA CEO Edgar Watson.
Ms. Agnes Mugena at Jevine Hotel on Monday addressing the guests
The dinner was also attended by some of players’ parents.
‘ I would like to congratulate you on this achievement. We always got daily reports and your discipline is very commendable. Early this year we narrowly missed out on qualifying for the U17 FIFA World Cup and so preparations for the next U17 AFCON had to start early, you are the group that is going to play in the qualifiers. Our vision is to be the number one footballing nation in Africa on and off the field and this success aligns with that. We shall continue with the development of this group’ said FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.
‘I met you before you left for Eritrea and i told you that i would like you to see you continue with your education. I also wish to see yo get clubs and start playing in the rebranded U17 FUFA Juniors League as this will help you develop as players. Development of players at your stage is done on a daily basis’ further said FUFA President.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo while delivering his speech at Jevine Hotel
The players were each rewarded with a ball and a new pair of boots. FUFA guidelines do not allow monetary incentives to players at this age.
Players pose for a photo after receiving a pair of boots, and ball.
A pair of goal nets were handed to the players to take back to their schools as a contribbution to the efforts towards thse players and a FUFA branded cup to their parents as a souvenir for allowing them to represent the country.
Students of Buddo SS and a school’s representative received a pair of goal nets from the FUFA President. Extreme Left is the FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye.
Uganda’s Abas Kyeyune finished as the top scorer of the tournament with 9 goals and Travis Mutyaba had 6 six
L-R; FUFA Second Vice Ptresident Darius Mugoye, Abas Kyeyune and FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda U15 pose for a photo upon return at Entebbe International Airport.
