Enabu hails bright future after National Beach Woodball Open

Woodball coach Eric Enabu has praised the performance levels displayed at the National Beach Woodball Open Championship, held Sunday at Bujanko Beach, Mpigi District.

The one-day event produced standout winners, with Brian Gwaka of Kampala International University clinching the men’s singles title and Joan Mukoova of the Ministry of Public Service taking the women’s crown.

Enabu noted that most participants scored between 34–41 strokes over 12 fairways, a promising sign for the national team’s future.

A female woodball Player during the National Beach Woodball Tournament in Bunjako

“First, I was overwhelmed by the big number of players who turned up for the year’s opener, but I was impressed with the performance,” he said.

“Scoring between 34–45 for the podium finishers is encouraging. With regular training and competitions, coaches will be able to select strong national teams, especially for the Malaysian Woodball World Cup in July.”

Men’s competition

To win the season-opening event, Gwaka carded 34 strokes, edging out stiff competition from Darry Gilles Amanyire of Ndejje University and Michael Oming of Kyambogo University, who tied on 37 strokes for second and third place.

Joan Mukoova (C) gold winner , Jackie Naula (L) Silver winner and Denise Nanjeru bronze winner pose for a photo with Uganda Woodball Federation official Ramathan Nagoso

Amanyire later bounced back in the doubles, pairing with Tonny Ssekyene to win the men’s doubles with 35 strokes over 12 fairways. They beat the Ndejje duo of Godfrey Luwagga and Robert Matovu, who managed 49 strokes.

Women’s competition

In the women’s singles, Joan Mukoova impressed with 39 strokes, overcoming strong challenges from teammates Denise Nanjeru and another Ministry of Public Service player, both of whom finished tied on 41 strokes to claim second and third place.

A woodball player during the National Beach Woodball Tournament in Bunjako

National Beach Woodball Open results

Men

1.Brian Gwaka (KIU) 34 Strokes

2.Darry Gilles Amanyire (Ndejje) 37

3.Michael Oming (Kyambogo) 37

Women

1.Joan Mukoova (MOPs) 39

2.Jackie Naula (MOPs) 41

3.Denise Nanjeru (Individual) 41

Doubles men

1.Darry Gilles Amaniyre & Tonny Ssekyene (Ndejje Corp) 35

2.Godfrey Luwagga & Robert Matovu (Ndejje) 49

3. Raphael Kanabahirwa & Cresent Rwanyombya (KU)43

 Doubles women

1.Sandra Nabaggala & Florence Mukoya 43

2.Alvera Mukamarinda & Linda Ago 43

3.Joan Mukoova & Sophie Namuddu 44

 Mixed Doubles

1.Bridge Byamukama & Joyce Nalubega (MOPs) 38

2.Robert Mutibwa & Christine Birungi (MOPS)41

3.Robert Ssuuna & Lillian Zawedde (KU) 43

Corporates category

Men

1.Aloysius Ssenteza (UNIK) 44

2.Caleb Kiza (Ndejje Corp) 45

3. Michael Kalunga (UNIK) 45

Women

1.Patience Ainembabazi (MOPS) 50

2.Teddy Nasuna (UNIK) 52

3.Brenda Mbabazi (Ndejje) 63