19 November 2024 | Uncategorized

2024 Uganda National Handball League:

Champions:

• Women: Police Handball Club – 34 points
• Men: Ndejje University – 23 points

Police Women's Handball Club and Ndejje University claimed the 2024 National Handball League titles.

With a massive 34 points, Police successfully defended their crown with 17 victories and only one loss, scoring 818 goals and conceding 531 with a difference of 287 goals.

Police will need to laud the services of Lillian Achola, Jesca Nakamaanya, Diana Nakamya, Cynthia Akinyi, Dorren Ondoa, Shakirah Bako and Beatrice Achayo for their brave efforts.

This was the fourth consecutive title for Police.

"We have won the league four times in a row now. I give thanks to our top management, of course, the IGP, our Sports Officer ACP Abu Kalule, SSP Nampoza Ritah, our team manager for supporting the sport and the team.

"I am beyond proud to congratulate each of my players and fellow coaches Pirwoth Emmanns, Kisitu Faridah, Nabayaza Noelin, Ssemujju Frank, Ayet Fred upon this big achievement," said Police coach Yakoub Azizi

“We now shift our target to the East and Central Handball club championship that will be held in Kigali this year from 15^th December 2024,” Azizi added.

Prisons finished the league in second place with 30 points, the same as Victoria University. Ndejje University (24), UPDF (22), Nkajja (15), Kyengeza Bees (11), Kawanda SS (10), Wanainchi (4) and Makerere University (0) followed suit.

Meanwhile, Ndejje University won the men's title unbeaten with 23 points, two better than second-placed UPDF.

Ndejje University was inspired by the likes of Victor Obedmoth, Ignatius Anzoretu, Godwin Bingana, Peter  Kwisanga, Denis Okwer, Jakisa Anuari and Nicholas Job Atugonza.

Hassan Male, head coach at Ndejje University attributed the victory to sheer diligence and commitment.

“With unwavering focus and relentless determination, I first respected UPDF because they were a really good team but as the culmination of all our hard work and passion. Every play was a testament to discipline, every decision driven by strategy, and every moment fueled by the desire to finish strong. In the end, I did not just manage the game — I owned it, proving that preparation and heart are the true champions,” Male revealed.

UPDF ended with 21 points with a goal difference of 157 (540 scored and 383 conceded). Prisons (16), Makerere University (11), Police (8), Uzalendo (5) and Evergreen (0) were the other male teams in the league.

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