East African university games kickoff in Nairobi

East African University Games in Nairobi
Kickoff: Friday
 
Kampala University are boasting that they have the best football team as they strive to clinch the regional title at the  East Africa university games starting Friday in Nairobi, Kenya.

The Ggaba based side won the 2016 Nile Special University Football League title last month after beating Nkumba 3-2 in extra-time, winning their second trophy in the local university competition since 2013.

"We are not sending you out there to participate but to compete and win," KU's vice chancellor Prof. Badru Kateregga said during the team's flag off ceremony at the main campus.

KU also has Olympians like Winnie Nanyondo and Halima Nakaayi in the team.

"We have been training and played a number of friendly encounters. We also have a number of experienced athletes in various disciplines and this shows how much we have prepared to sweep most of the trophies," KU's team captain Nicholas Kabonge stated.

KU will be defending the handball title as they also strive to better their performances in athletics and badminton where they finished in second position during the 2014 edition held at UCU in Mukono.

Other local universities taking part include among others Ndejje who have fielded 235 participants, Uganda Christian University with 150 athletes, Mbarara University, Kyambogo, Bishop Stewart, Gulu and Busoga University.