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31 August 2022 | Boxing

2022 Africa Boxing Confederation Championship (Elite Men & Women):

  • 8th – 18th September
  • Maputo City, Mozambique

Uganda National boxing team (The Bombers) embarked on non-residential training in preparation for the 2022 Africa Boxing Confederation Championship (Elite Men & Women).

This tournament will take place from the 8th to the 18th of September in Maputo city, Mozambique.

Team composition:

There are eight boxers on the team and these include the only lady on the team; Teddy Nakimuli (Light Fly – 50 Kgs).

The others are Jonah Kyobe (Feather – 57 Kgs), team captain Joshua Tukamuhebwa (Light Welter – 63.5 Kgs), Owen Kibira (Welter – 67 Kgs), Isaac Zebra Ssenyange (Light Middle – 70 Kgs), Yusuf Nkobeza (Middle – 75 Kgs) and a light heavy fighter Idris Mukiibi (80 Kgs).

Patrick Lihanda is the head coach. The other four coaches are Samuel Kabugo, Mercy Mukankusi, Lora Kalyango and Twaib Mayanja.

Team Uganda:

Players:

  • Teddy Nakimuli (Light Fly – 50 Kgs).
  • Jonah Kyobe (Feather – 57 Kgs)
  • Joshua Tukamuhebwa (Captain, Light Welter – 63.5 Kgs)
  • Owen Kibira (Welter – 67 Kgs)
  • Isaac Zebra Ssenyange (Light Middle – 70 Kgs)
  • Yusuf Nkobeza (Middle – 75 Kgs)
  • Idris Mukiibi (Light Heavy – 80 Kgs)

Coaches:

Head coach:

  • Patrick Lihanda

Other coaches:

  • Samuel Kabugo
  • Mercy Mukankusi
  • Lora Kalyango
  • Twaib Mayanja

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