- Event: CAF U-17 Girls Integrated Football Tournament (GIFT)
- Dates: 7th to 18th January 2025
- Host country: Tanzania
- Venue: Azam Complex Stadium, Dar-es-Salaam city
Boni Consili Girls Vocational School received their kits ahead of the inaugural CAF U-17 Girls Integrated football tournament (GIFT) due in Dar-es-Salaam city (7th to 18th January 2025).
The kits were provided by the Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) in the three national colours of Black, Yellow and Red.
There are two sets; one with yellow as predominate colour and the other in red.
These are accompanied by yellow jackets and black bottom trousers.
The kits were officially handed over to the team by USSSA Executive committee member Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi on Friday, 3rd January 2024 at Hamz Stadium (Nakivubo war memorial ground).
This was moments after the friendly match against Kawempe Muslim SS where Boni Consili Girls Vocational School recovered from a goal down to win 2-1.
Kawempe Muslim took the first half 1-0 lead through Agnes Nabukenya’s strike.
Boni Consili Girls Vocational School replied via Peace Ayirwoth’s brace in the second half.
“We are humbled for the kits given to us. The players are in the right frame of mind and physically fit after weeks of preparation. We are ready to give our best in the championship. I continue to salute my fellow players, coaches and management for the collective effort” Ziidah Asiimwe, the team captain revealed.
Boni Consilli Girls Vocational team has been in residential camp at Old Kampala Secondary School.
The team is expected to fly out of Uganda this Sunday 5th January 2025 via Entebbe International Airport.
Boni Consilli Girls Vocational team will represent Uganda in this U-17 tournament that kicks off on 7th January 2025 at Azam sports complex in Dar-es-Salaam city, Tanzania.
Hosts Tanzania have two clubs; JKT Queens and TDS Girls Academy. Kenya has Kenya Academy of Sports, Aigle Noir FC (Burundi), Bahir Dar Kenema FC (Ethiopia), City Lights Football Academy (South Sudan) and Hilaad FC is from Somalia.
About the GIFT event:
The GIFT championship is a pioneering pilot initiative to promote the development of women’s football across Africa.
The tournament provides a platform to showcase young female footballers, build player capacity and promote women’s football at regional and continental levels.
The competition is part of CAF’s strategy to promote gender equality and empower the next generation of female footballers.
CAF has set out to increase participation of girls in football across the continent, encourage MAs and clubs to invest in girls’ football clubs, leagues and Under-17 women’s national teams, and provide a pathway for girls to transition from schools football to competitive football structures.
In addition, there will be a CAF D-License coaching course and a workshop for media representatives to be held on the sidelines of the tournament, with the aim of promoting best practices in communications and media engagement.
Alongside the competition, there will be community events such as a girls’ football festival, sports clinics, and health awareness campaigns conducted in partnership with UEFA.
These initiatives aim to leave a lasting legacy for local communities in Tanzania.
Eight clubs from the CECAFA region will compete:
- Aigle Noir FC (Burundi)
- Bahir Dar Kenema FC (Ethiopia)
- Kenya Academy of Sports (Kenya)
- JKT Queens (Tanzania)
- TDS Girls Academy (Tanzania)
- Boni Consilli Girls Vocational Team (Uganda)
- City Lights Football Academy (South Sudan)
- Hilaad FC (Somalia)
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