Uganda’s Parliament has announced its football team for the 14th East African Community (EAC) Inter-Parliamentary Games, set to take place in Mombasa, Kenya, from December 6 to 18, 2024.
The delegation, which includes legislators across various positions, will represent the country in football as part of the multi-sport event that brings together lawmakers from across the region.
The 26-member football squad, led by coach Tom Lwanga features some key legislators in the sports sector including FUFA President Hon. Moses Magogo and State Minister for Sports Hon. Peter Ogwang.
The Chairperson of the Parliamentary Sports Club, Hon. Asuman Basalirwa said Team Uganda was well prepared to defend their title.
“Madam Speaker, I want to assure you that we are not going to Mombasa as participants but we are going there to win,” he said during the flag off.
“We have been training for the past 4 months and we are in good shape and we shall defend our title,” he added.
The games will be hosted at the Mbaraki Sports Complex and Makande Social Hall in Mombasa, with sports such as football, golf, netball, volleyball, and more on the agenda.
Uganda’s parliamentary team is expected to arrive in Mombasa on December 5.
Travelling Squad
Goalkeepers:
1. Hon. Ssemwanga Gyaviira
2. Hon. Karim Masaba
Defenders:
3. Hon. Kabanda Daudi
4. Hon. Kankunda Amos
5. Hon. Kawalya Abubaker
6. Hon. Kirumira Hassan
7. Hon. Kagabo Twaha
8. Hon. Katabaazi Francis
9. Hon. Mugema Peter
10. Hon. Ssentayi Muhamad
11. Hon. Otimgiw Isaac
Midfielders:
12. Hon. Moses Magogo
13. Hon. Abdu Adidwa
14. Hon. Nsanji Patrick
15. Hon. Allan Ssewanyana
16. Hon. Lutaaya Geoffrey
Wingers:
17. Hon. Basalirwa Asuman
18. Hon. Wakooli Godfrey
19. Hon. Paul Nsubuga
20. Hon. Lematia John
21. Hon. Muzaale Martin
22. Hon. Kayemba Geoffrey
23. Hon. Ssimbwa Fred
Strikers:
24. Hon. Peter Ogwang
25. Hon. Nsereko Muhammad
26. Hon. Sekabira Denis
Coach:
Mr. Tom Lwanga
