Kamyuka, Olweny off for professional cricket in Canada
May 13, 2009
JOEL Olweny and Kenneth Kamyuka left last night for a six-month semi- professional cricket stint with Canadian club Brampton.
By Norman Katende
JOEL Olweny and Kenneth Kamyuka left last night for a six-month semi- professional cricket stint with Canadian club Brampton.
Kamyuka has already played in Canada, while both have had stints in South Africa.
“This outing will help them build on their techniques as we prepare for the Intercontinental Cup,†said Martin Ondeko, the cricket association’s administrative secretary.
Former national skipper Olweny, Kamyuka and Frank Nsubuga in a semi professional stint in South Africa five months back.
National team bowler Charles Waiswa is also expected to head back to the United Kingdom for another semi professional stint. It is yet to be confirmed which club he will be playing for.
“So far those are the only three cricketers in line for a professional game,†said Ondeko.
JOEL Olweny and Kenneth Kamyuka left last night for a six-month semi- professional cricket stint with Canadian club Brampton.
Kamyuka has already played in Canada, while both have had stints in South Africa.
“This outing will help them build on their techniques as we prepare for the Intercontinental Cup,†said Martin Ondeko, the cricket association’s administrative secretary.
Former national skipper Olweny, Kamyuka and Frank Nsubuga in a semi professional stint in South Africa five months back.
National team bowler Charles Waiswa is also expected to head back to the United Kingdom for another semi professional stint. It is yet to be confirmed which club he will be playing for.
“So far those are the only three cricketers in line for a professional game,†said Ondeko.