Uganda Prisons Service has flagged off its Netball Club to the East African Netball Club Championship, set to take place in Dar Es Salam City, Tanzania.
The team was flagged off by Mr. Frank Baine, SCP (Deputy Director CCA/Service Spokesperson) at Prisons Headquarters in Kampala.
Mr. Baine, speaking on behalf of the CGP Johnson Byabashaija emphasized the importance of discipline, teamwork and consistency both on and off the court.
He urged the coaches to adopt a game-by-game strategy to win and pave the way for the team to emerge victorious.
Mr. Baine cautioned them to avoid making simple mistakes that could cost them, as they did in the previous encounter in Nairobi last year where they lost to bitter rivals NIC. He pledged Uganda Prisons continued support for development of sports at domestic and international levels.
Team Captain, Christine Namulumba Kango assured that the team is prepared both mentally and physically to compete in the upcoming campaign and extended gratitude to the top leadership of Uganda Prisons for their continuous support of the netball team.
Christine pledged that the players will compete at the highest level to emerge victorious despite the tournament pulling tough opponents from many countries
The team is seeking to build on their recent success in the National Netball League where they emerged champions for a fourth time.
Team Manager, Ms. Florence Amono, ASP expressed the team’s readiness for the tournament, citing their extensive training in all technical aspects of the sport. She thanked the CGP for the timely facilitation and unending support throughout their quest for glory.
The Prisons Netball Club has a rich history of success, having won the Uganda National Netball League four times and East African Netball Club Championship twice. The team is determined to add to their trophy cabinet and make a mark in the contingent.
