UBF names team for Africa Boxing Championship in Kenya
David GOMBE
The Uganda Boxing Federation (UBF) has named a strong contingent for the Africa Boxing Championships slated for Kenya in 2026.
The national team, the Bombers, will be represented by 18 boxers – 10 men and 8 women – who will fly Uganda’s flag at the continental showpiece.
The men’s team will be led by Kakande Bruno (Fly 50kg), Nsubuga Sam (Bantam 55kg), Mulungi Khassim (60kg), Amoko Innocent (65kg) and Matovu Ukasha (Light Middle 70kg).
Also included are Ojok Alfred (Middle 75kg), Kasujja Richard (Light Heavy 80kg), Kibirige Arafat (Cruiser 85kg), Aziiz Ringo (Heavy 90kg) and Tabule Emmanuel (Super Heavy 90+kg).
On the women’s side, the team features Naluwooza Rashidah (Light Fly 48kg), Muduwa Brendah (Fly 51kg), Amoding Peninah (Bantam 54kg), Nabikolo Fatuma (Feather 57kg), Nagawa Vanessa (Light 60kg), Namutebi Erina (Welter 65kg), Akello Jesca (Light Middle 70kg) and Atwine Diana (Heavy 81kg).
The technical bench will be headed by coaches Kalayngo Lawrence, Ssenvewo Akram and Eric Nyeko.
The travelling contintegent also has RJs Tulibagenyi Stephen and Kasirye Ronald Samuel, while the UBF officials delegation includes Phillip Munaabi, Sekizivu Ibrahim, Nayebare Phiona, Ruyondo Kenneth and Mbabazi Isma.
Full Team – Africa Boxing Championship 2026
Men:
Kakande Bruno – Fly 50kg
Nsubuga Sam – Bantam 55kg
Mulungi Khassim – 60kg
Amoko Innocent – 65kg
Matovu Ukasha – Light Middle 70kg
Ojok Alfred – Middle 75kg
Kasujja Richard – Light Heavy 80kg
Kibirige Arafat – Cruiser 85kg
Aziiz Ringo – Heavy 90kg
Tabule Emmanuel – Super Heavy 90+kg
Women:
Naluwooza Rashidah – Light Fly 48kg
Muduwa Brendah – Fly 51kg
Amoding Peninah – Bantam 54kg
Nabikolo Fatuma – Feather 57kg
Nagawa Vanessa – Light 60kg
Namutebi Erina – Welter 65kg
Akello Jesca – Light Middle 70kg
Atwine Diana – Heavy 81kg