By: Kayiira Jackson
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on their pursuit to groom girl child talent from grassroots, have introduced a new youth championship dubbed Girls Intergrated Football Tournament.
Boni Consili Girls’ Vocational SS was selected to represent Uganda in the championship set to be held in Tanzania (Azam Complex in Dark es Salaam) between 7th to 18th January 2025.
In their preparation for the same championship, Boni Consili’ held a practice match against Kawempe Select team on Friday afternoon at Nakivubo Stadium – Kampala.
From a goal down, Boni managed to beat Kawempe 2-1 in a highly contested encounter.
Agnes Nabukenya opened the score sheet for Kawempe select before the end of first stanza but Boni through Ayirowoth peace leveled the matters in the 53th minute of the match before Ariho Rinah sealed the win later in the game.
Coach Hussein Said of Boni Consili believes there are some areas that have improved and some few hat need address despite the win against the Kawempe Select team.
“We have had a practice match against Kawempe Select team and the main reason was to gauge where we stand so far. I believe we still have some things to iron out especially in defence and this will be our area of focus going forward.” He said.
The team will fly to Tanzania for the tournament on Sunday morning and Ayubu Khalifa Kiyingi named the leader of delegation on behalf of USSSA.
Boni Consilli Girls’ Vocational SS XI
Tendo Bayinamu Victory (GK), Imurinde Vwayo Ashanti, Tushemerirwe Eras, Nuwandinda Mackline, Asiimwe Ziida, Ainembabazi Esther, Namukabirye Shamirah, Ayirango Justine, Ayirowoth Peace, Bannabyo Hadijjah, Nyafwono Teddy.
