Cricket Uganda partnered with the London Nigerians Cricket Club (LNCC) to conduct dynamic coaching sessions at Naguru Infant Primary School today.
This initiative equipped young pupils with essential cricket skills, fostering enthusiasm, laying the groundwork for future participation in the game.
The children were divided into groups for interactive sessions in batting, bowling and fielding guided by development coaches Fahad Mutagana and Shakirah Saddick.
“Today, a coaching session was conducted at Naguru Infant Primary School in collaboration with London Nigerians Cricket Club. The main objective of the activity was to introduce the fundamentals of cricket to young learners and promote the sport at the grassroots level.
The pupils showed great enthusiasm and curiosity towards the game. Many expressed interest in learning more about cricket and possibly joining school-level competitions in the future. The teachers appreciated the initiative and welcomed future engagements.”
— Fahad Mutagana
The structured drills not only built technical skills but also highlighted values like teamwork and perseverance.
“Grassroots development is about access and inspiration. When a child from Naguru picks up a bat for the first time and sees the ball fly, that moment stays with them. This session wasn’t just about skills—it was about opening doors.”
— Davis Turinawe, Head of Development, Cricket Uganda
This partnership between Cricket Uganda and LNCC underscored a shared commitment to nurturing talent at the community level, ensuring cricket’s legacy thrives through the next generation of players.
