David GOMBE
St Julian celebrated their maiden National Secondary Schools Boys football triumph with a dinner and awards ceremony on Thursday at Sheraton Hotel.
St.Julian under the stewardship of Felix Ssekabuza clinched the boys national boys championship in Masaka with a 3-0 win over Amus College in May.
The triumphant football team was celebrated at a dinner that was graced by FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and Honorary Consul for Namibia to Uganda Godfrey Kirumira.
St.Julian Director Jeff Sserunjogi asserted that the victory was due to huge investment and hard work
“We have invested a lot in the school team starting with the technical staff and players. We have great coaches who are brilliant in their job.” This is a victory which is worthy celebration and I thank everyone who has done a great role towards this victory.” Said Sserunjogi
Majority of the players who were part of the triumphant St.Julian football team were products of Rays of Grace Academy.
Rays of Grace academy director, Roberts Kiwanuka was impressed to see their partnership with St.Julian yield fruits of glory
“As Rays of Grace academy we are happy that our partnership with St.Julian has yielded fruits. This victory started way back when we launched the Odilo football competition in 2019.” This generation of players has been a deliberate move by FUFA to create opportunities for young players from all grassroots and households to have an opportunity to play.” Said Kiwanuka who is also the chairman Uganda Youth Football Association
Kirumira thanked Sserunjogi for investing in School football
“I take this opportunity to thank Sserunjogi for investing in School football. We all know football is costly, it’s not easy to sustain a football team in Uganda. The amount of money he has invested in winning that just this trophy can be used to construct another school.” Stated Kirumira
At the same event, musicians Ffefe Busi and Karole Kasita entertained the guests at the glamorous event.
St Julian will now turn focus to the forthcoming FEASSA games slated to commence on Friday 16th-26th August 2024 at Bukedea Comprehensive School and Amus College School.
