Hajji Kiteezaala addresses team Uganda ahead of their opener versus Zimbabwe
First Vice president and leader of delegation Hajji Twahil Kiteezaala has cautioned the players of team Uganda ahead of their opener at the CAF Africa Schools Football Tournament.
The Vice President addressed the players during a meeting held in the evening on Easter Sunday at Cresta Jameson hotel in Harare,Zimbabwe where the team is residing.
The team made up of 20 players was reminded that they are not only representing Uganda the country but also the CECAFA region.
Tanzania is the other representative from the CECAFA region because the boys are defending champions.
St. Mary’s Kitende qualified as the National champions when they defeated Amus College during the National Ball Games II at St. Peter’s College Tororo in August 2025 and later as regional CECAFA Champions after defeating Ethiopia in December 2025 at St. Mary’s Stadium Kitende in Uganda.
Hajji Kiteezaala in quotes
To the players:
“We are in very special competition, one that brings together the best under 15 schools team from across the African continent. This is not just a football tournament but also a platform for education, discipline, patriotism and life changing experience”.
“To our young athletes, you are not just players in a jersey, you are ambassadors of Uganda. Whenever you step on the pitch you carry not just the hopes of school but those of your families and millions of Ugandans who believe in the power of sport and education”. Said Hajji Kiteezaala
To the coaches and technical Staff;
“You are the backbone of this team your planning, discipline and tactical balance determines how we far Team Uganda goes. I urge you to balance aggression with wisdom, tactical discipline and creativity. These are teenagers ,not professionals guide them to become not only better players but even best students and citizens of our country Uganda”
To the administrators
“Our work doesn’t end on the pitch, proper documentation, smooth logistic, timely communication and adherence to CAF and the host country regulations are what will keep this team functioning seamlessly, We must work as unified force as coaches, teachers, administrators , USSSA staff and our supervisors so that every obstacle that comes our way is handled with professionalism and unity”
Uganda’s Group stage matches:
Monday; 6th April: Zimbabwe Vs Uganda (13:45) – Group A – Gateway High School, Harare (Live on TV)
Tuesday; 7th April: Uganda Vs DRC (1:00 PM)
Tuesday; 7th April: Morocco Vs Uganda (4:00 PM)
Games will be live on TV.
