Luwooza sparks bright start for Uganda at African School Games

Table tennis prodigy Imran Luwooza lit up Uganda’s debut at the inaugural African School Games in Algeria, securing two commanding victories on Saturday at the Ali Mendjeli Sports Arena in Constantine.

Luwooza began his campaign with a straight-set triumph (11–9, 11–7, 11–8) over Algeria’s Abdelhine Merouane, followed by a clinical win against Seychelles’ Abel Athan Lester. His unbeaten run earned him the top spot in Group 2 with four points and a ticket to the quarterfinals.

His standout performance was a welcome boost for Team Uganda, which endured a rocky start in other disciplines.

In men’s 3x3 basketball, Uganda suffered a 13–7 defeat to Ghana in the opener, before falling 15–9 to regional rivals Rwanda in a tightly contested match in Annaba. The women's 3x3 basketball and beach volleyball squads also faced early exits after heavy losses.

In badminton, Uganda edged Tunisia 55–48 but couldn’t sustain momentum, falling to Ghana (55–43) and Algeria (55–36) in consecutive matches.

On the football pitch, Uganda’s Group A journey is set to begin against Tunisia at CS Constantine Stadium. Representing the nation is Buddo Secondary School—the reigning USSSA champions—coached by Richard Malinga.

With Luwooza’s early brilliance setting the tone, Team Uganda remains hopeful for a resurgence across events as the continental competition gathers steam.

Results
Table Tennis Men’s Singles Group B
Imran Luwooza (UGA) 3-0 Abdelhine Merouane (ALG)
Imran Luwooza (UGA) 3-0 Abel Athan Lester (SEY)

Basketball 3x3 Men
Ghana 13-07 Uganda
Rwanda 15-09 Uganda

Basketball 3x3 Women
Benin 21-13 Uganda

Beach Volley ball
Uganda 0-2 Algeria 

Football Fixtures Group A
Today
Uganda vs Tunisia 7pm

Swimming
women 50m Butterfly
Heat 1/2 Paula Nabukenya
Heat 2/2 Nakasule Rahmah Kalungi

Men’s 50m Breastroke
Heat 2/2 Tumusiime Emaad Kodet

Men’s 100m Free style
Heat 2/3 wamala Elijah
Heat 3/3 Mande Joshua Dragu

Women’s 100m Breastroke
Heat 1/2 Abigail Nalugya Mwagale