With only one day left to the 13th Eastern Africa University Games at Maseno University in Kenya, the Uganda Christian University (UCU) team is intensifying its preparations to compete at the regional level.

After finishing second in the 2023 Association of Ugandan University Sports (AUUS) Games, Team UCU enters the competition as one of the top contenders, aiming for even greater success.

UCU will be represented by 150 athletes across 13 sports, including netball, football (men’s and women’s), basketball (men’s & women’s), volleyball (men’s & women’s), athletics (track and field), chess, rugby, table/lawn tennis, swimming, woodball, and badminton.

The university teams are especially confident going into the Games after securing gold in the women’s football, basketball (both men and women), and volleyball categories at the AUUS Games.

“We are fully prepared and eager to take on the best in the region. Our teams have been working hard to ensure we bring our A-game to East Africa,” said Sam Lukaire, Head of UCU Sports.

These teams will be supported by 27 officials, who will ensure smooth logistics, team management, and athlete welfare throughout the games. With such a well-rounded team, UCU aims to win in both team and individual events.

As we countdown days to the onset of the games, , UCU teams are finalizing preparations. Coaches are focusing on perfecting game strategies, boosting endurance, and ensuring mental readiness for the upcoming games. Team captains and athletes are confident, and eager to represent their university and country on the regional stage.

“We have trained hard, and we know we are ready. Our focus is to perform to the best of our abilities and make UCU proud,” said Sharif Oripa, Captain Athlete, UCU.

The 2024 Eastern Africa University Games will be held from December 16 to 20, bringing together universities from East Africa to compete in various sports. UCU is determined to build on its strong AUUS performance and prove itself as not only a Centre of Excellence in the Heart of Africa but also one of the top universities in sports in the region.