Thursday 11th April 2024.
Paraguay U16 vs Uganda U16 – 4:30pm EAT
In a flurry of excitement and determination, the Uganda U16 women’s national team is primed and ready to make their mark on the global stage as they gear up for their inaugural group B match against Paraguay on Thursday evening in the UEFA Invitational Friendship Tournament at Hasan Dogan national teams camp and training facility in Istanbul, Turkey.
With anticipation mounting and expectations high, Head Coach Charles Ayiekoh and Captain Ritah Nambusi have both expressed unwavering confidence in the squad’s abilities.
Coach Ayiekoh emphasized the team’s preparation and readiness for the challenge ahead.
“We have been diligently preparing for this moment, focusing on both physical conditioning and tactical strategies to ensure that we are fully equipped to compete at the highest level,” remarked Ayiekoh in a pre-match press conference.
Leading the charge on the field, Captain Nambusi exuded a sense of leadership and determination that has become emblematic of the team’s ethos.
“We are ready for the tournament. The teams are all good but we are better and we want to show and prove this in the first game against Paraguay. We are not daunted. Instead, we see it as an opportunity to showcase the talent and resilience of Ugandan women’s football,” stated Nambusi, in full confidence.
The UEFA Invitational Friendship Tournament, held in Istanbul, Turkey, serves as a platform for emerging talents to test their mantle against international competition and foster camaraderie among nations. For Uganda who are in group B with China, Paraguay and Wales, this tournament represents a significant milestone in their journey to establish themselves as a force to reckon with in women’s football.
As the spotlight shines on Uganda and Paraguay in their Group B opener, women football lovers can expect an exhilarating display of skill, determination, and sportsmanship.
With Coach Ayiekoh’s strategic acumen guiding them from the sidelines and Captain Nambusi leading by example on the pitch, the Uganda U16 women’s national team is poised to leave an indelible mark on the tournament and inspire a new generation of footballers back home.
