By Kayiira Jackson
Debutants Namagabi Secondary College be pleased declared themselves prepared to compete on the 2026 Elite Colleges Championship, with head coach Sharif Lulenzi expressing self belief in his rejuvenated squad despite fresh setbacks.
Speaking after a buildup match in opposition to a boys’ crew, Lulenzi published that the pleasurable used to be geared against sharpening the crew forward of the highly competitive event.
Namagabi SS Netball crew Coach | photograph credit Kayiira Jackson
“We be pleased tried to arrange effectively for the championship, and this day we managed to be pleased a buildup match in opposition to a boys’ crew to shine and ideal the minor errors now we were making. Yes, the crew misplaced no no longer up to three gamers, however now we be pleased groomed the younger ones and I deem we are able to carry out effectively within the Elite Colleges Championship,” Lulenzi mentioned on Monday.
This might maybe additionally very effectively be Namagabi SS’ first look on the Elite Colleges Championship, a contest that started in 2019 and brings together the head eight colleges from the earlier yr’s Ball Video games I and II. Namagabi secured their historic slot after ending seventh last yr, earning an computerized qualification.
The 2026 version might maybe be hosted at Janan Secondary College in Bombo from Twenty sixth February to 1st March.
Team assistant captain Nakabugo Martha echoed her coach’s optimism, warning critics now to no longer underestimate the facet.
Nakabugo Martha, Namagabi SS assistant captain
“We be pleased bought sufficient training from our coaches. As gamers, we are prepared to plod and showcase our most likely. Of us always doubt us, and we know that thoroughly, however we are able to play our game and compete,” Nakabugo mentioned.
Despite the undeniable truth that the netball attracts are yet to be conducted, eight colleges be pleased confirmed participation. They embody defending champions Buddo SS, returning giants St Mary’s Boarding Secondary College Kitende—motivate after missing three editions—debutants Namungo Seed Secondary College, Kajjansi Progressive, Kawanda SS (invited), hosts Janan Secondary College, Namagabi SS, and St Francis Busunju.
With momentum building and belief excessive interior the camp, Namagabi SS might maybe be wanting to ticket their maiden look with an announcement efficiency and recount they belong among the many elite.
