Congrats to the little ones from Uganda for putting Africa on the Little Leagues World Series MAP by being the first from Africa to qualify to play in the Tournament. Africa is blessed with so many natural born talents that just need the necessary training and sport medicine + performance staff/gears to refine their skills...they are like uncut gems, just waiting to be polished so they can show the world their sparkle ^_^.
I will be keeping an eye on this team.
Good luck and all the best wishes for the future.
From:http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com
Pic from Boston.com//AP Photo/Matt Slocum
From:http://www.littleleague.org/series/2012divisions/llbb/teams/mea/team.html
Photos left to right: (front) Justine Makisimu, Stephen Lematia, Tonny Okello, Felix Enzama, Rolence Okonzi, Fred Ojerku, Tom Agaku (back) Coach Richard Stanley, Andrew Namwanjja, Daniel Alio, Manager Henry Odong, Job Echon, Ronald Olaa, Coach Paul Kateregga.
From http://www.oregonlive.com. Lugazi, Uganda's Daniel Alio, left, tags out Gresham's Hunter Hemenway after Hemenway tried to score on a wild pitch in the fourth inning of a consolation baseball game at the Little League World Series, Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012, in South Williamsport, Pa. Uganda won 3-2.
FRom: http://photos.nj.com/star-ledger/2012/08/uganda_is_first_african_team_t_11.html
Daniel Alio rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run off pitcher Luis Velis, #7, as Uganda, representing the Middle East and Africa, lost to Panama, representing Latin America, 9-3 in the first round of the Little League World Series at Volunteer Stadium. South Williamsport, PA 8/17/12 (John Munson/The Star-Ledger)
Uganda assistant coach Richard Stanley reminds Ronald Olaa that there are two outs as Uganda, representing the Middle East and Africa, lost to Panama, representing Latin America, 9-3 in the first round of the Little League World Series at Volunteer Stadium. South Williamsport, PA 8/17/12 (John Munson/The Star-Ledger)
A snipet video from always faithful YOUTUBE
I will be keeping an eye on this team.
Good luck and all the best wishes for the future.
Photos left to right: (front) Justine Makisimu, Stephen Lematia, Tonny Okello, Felix Enzama, Rolence Okonzi, Fred Ojerku, Tom Agaku (back) Coach Richard Stanley, Andrew Namwanjja, Daniel Alio, Manager Henry Odong, Job Echon, Ronald Olaa, Coach Paul Kateregga.
Daniel Alio rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run off pitcher Luis Velis, #7, as Uganda, representing the Middle East and Africa, lost to Panama, representing Latin America, 9-3 in the first round of the Little League World Series at Volunteer Stadium. South Williamsport, PA 8/17/12 (John Munson/The Star-Ledger)
A snipet video from always faithful YOUTUBE