LACROSSE IN THE OLYMPIC GAMES,UNDERSTANDING AFRICA'S ROLE.

LACROSSE IN THE OLYMPIC GAMES,UNDERSTANDING AFRICA'S ROLE.

The growing numbers of lacrosse communities in Africa is arguably one of the major stepping stones for the fastest moving and growing game in the world,"LACROSSE" to get into the olympic games schedule.

UGANDA LACROSSE CO-FOUNDER KEVIN DUGAN IN UGANDA IN AUGUST 2016.

Until 2014, a number of African nations had taken up the game of lacrosse but failing through baby steps which ended with Uganda's participation in the 2014 world championship in Denver,Colorado.

Since then the Denver Outlaws have won the MLL twice and another African nation is a member of FIL adding up to 2 out of 54, a lasting motivation.

Nsubuga Faiso trying to stop Kevin Wilhelm during a Uganda Lacrosse League game Aug 2016.

Will Africa Lacrosse playing nations come to the Olympic games to compete for GOLD??

This is question among others like how many African nations growing lacrosse programs available with agent need of intervention of already established lacrosse programs in Americas and also FIL Development team will help bring lacrosse lovers to answers on how this adorable game will arrive in the Olympics so quickly.

MUBS Lacrosse team talk during a league game.

You have a role to play to quicken this process, and keep your suggestions and questions on how to be part of lacrosse programs in Africa coming through mail africalacrosse@gmail.com and instagram/twitter @AfricaLacrosse.

Ugandan U19 boys dominate Kenya 9-2,Nairobi stars back to drawing board.

Ugandan U19 boys dominate Kenya 9-3,Nairobi stars back to drawing board.

Lacrosse Unites has been working hard for the past 18 months to better skills of the Mukulu/Nairobi based boys Kenya lacrosse program including holding skills clinics with Israeli national team player Jon Rathauser and also allowing Ugandan Ken Kasule spend enough time polishing the boys stamina and skills.

Kenyan Kevin Mwangi driving the ball past Ochan Reagan in midfield.

The East Africa Lacrosse 7's however didn't turnout as anticipated as the Ugandan team seemed more prepared having scored 4-0 in the first 10 minutes of play.

Ref Jon Rathauser from Israel officiating closely on a face-off.

Kenya pulled back 2 goals before halftime and couldn't go further as Uganda's Ochan Sam scored thrice and both Oboto Francis and Ochan Reagan scored twice to leave the Nairobi Harambe stars trailing.

Oboto Francs Man-of-the-Match.

 The national games for all the players ho feature in this highly contested game was a great experience for the future of lacrosse in Africa provided these players will have accumulated enough playing strategies and tactics when they are to represent their respective nations in world championships.

Hopeful School-Masaka team plays percussion and cultural songs at the awards ceremony.

On this same day the Kenyan U19 team defeated Uganda 1-3 to take the gold along many other fixtures in the club category.

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Kenya U19 girls win Uganda to keep FIL U19 WC Tokyo-Japan #Dream2019 Alive.

Kenya U19 girls win Uganda to keep FIL U19 WC Tokyo-Japan #Dream2019 Alive.

On February 25th 2016 the Federation of International Lacrosse made it public that Kenya Lacrosse Association was the 54th member of FIL and the 2nd African nation with this certification.

Uganda vs Kenya U19 game was the first national game for Kenya under KLA.

This news created more motivation among lacrosse communities in Africa and as a result a group of Kenya lacrosse players select team participated in the girls schools championship in Kampala Uganda held in April 2016 supported by DBA Sports/Sporting Chance International.

2 on 1 Kenya Captain running past opponents.

With lessons learn't from the exposure it was perfect timing for the 13/08/2016 fixture where opportunity met preparation from the Kenya Girls lacrosse Clinic that run from 23rd-30th July 2016 in Mumias Kenya led by Storm Trentham former U19 Wales Coach and proprietor DBA Sports in the UK.

Man-to-Man CLOSE OUT MAKING.

Quick sprints and fast breaks made Kenya unbearable.

The result favored preparations of the travel team and 1-3 was the final score in a game that proved both teams still have enough gaps in closing the athleticism gap mostly keeping ball possession on the run.

Jubilant Kenyan fans together with players lift thy flag high to confirm thy determination to win away from home.

Uganda 9-2 Kenya U19 game played on the same day.

Specials thanks to;

Uganda Lacrosse Association.

Kenya Lacrosse Association.

Federation of International Lacrosse.

Lacrosse Volunteer Corps.

Kelly Insurance & Associates.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Makerere University Uganda.

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Uganda vs Kenya U19 games in Kampala 13/08/2016.

Uganda vs Kenya U19 games in Kampala 13/08/2016.

First ever inter-national lacrosse games in 

Africa will take place in Kampala on 

13th/08/2016 in Kampala Uganda where 

Uganda hosts Kenya for the inaugural U19 

boys and girls lacrosse East African 

Championship.

Uganda and Kenya are the only Federation of International Lacrosse members in Africa.

These games are major for the growth of

both regional and continental lacrosse 

programs in Africa paving way for bigger 

fixtures with more nations taking part most 

likely South Africa.

Action from the Uganda Youth Championships September 2015.

The age category also sends a big message 

about the future of the game in these nations 

that have concentration of skills development 

in relatively young talented players with a 

bigger chance to explode while competing 

internationally. ‪#‎UGvsKY‬.

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