Makhtum Muziransa

Namunyu started rowing at 12 but got a bit disillusioned with the lack of local activities and equipment. However, Noble gave him and his ilk hope when she went to Tokyo and he now looks to double up on the history.

Drills. Coaches go through some practical butterfly lessons. PHOTO/RASHID MATOVU

Engineers show the designs of Akii-Bua stadium. PHOTOS/COURTESY

Joshua Cheptegei continues to be the biggest card. PHOTO/REUTERS

Namboole has a training facility while Hoima Stadium which is tipped to be ready ahead of time for Afcon 2027 comes with four training pitches including Masindi Stadium. Akii-Bua Stadium in Lira, which is an emergency stadium for the competition, will come with enhancements at Pece Stadium in Gulu as a training stadium too.

Great equipment, inspired player. KHC Stallions midfielder and Swans coach Jordan Mpiima (L), also a Performance Hockey ambassador, had a 2024 season to remember with over 35 goals to his name. PHOTO/EDDIE CHICCO

Namboole still has ongoing construction works. PHOTOS/JOHN BATANUDDE

Uganda's U-17 skipper Agnes Nabukenya scored six goals against Namibia. PHOTOS/JOHN BATANUDDE

The new stands placing at the Namboole training ground. PHOTOS/COURTESY

In the Caf letter to announce postponement, president Patrice Motsepe commended the efforts to improve stadiums and training pitches. He also mentioned hospitals and hotels as areas of focus.