By Silvano Kibuuka
The national U-19 girls cricket team captain Janet Mbabazi is optimistic they will successfully defend their crown.
Mbabazi’s team will leave tomorrow for the Pepsi Africa U-19 tournament scheduled for Tanzania.
The four-day tournament, due to start on Saturday, will also have teams from Kenya, Namibia, Mozambique, Botswana, Rwanda and hosts Tanzania.
The team of 18 players will leave after undergoing a residential training programme in Kampala.
The players also had fitness drills conducted by America coach Diamond Bricks Blain.
Mbabazi said the tournament promises to be tough but her team is ready to fight.
“We know Tanzania will pose the biggest challenge but we are out to defend the title,” Mbabazi said told New Vision yesterday.
However, Diamond said that the players fitness was wanting.
The coach added that proper fitness is one aspect required for athletes to achieve success during competitions.
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