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.

For constant updates follow on twitter and Instagram @AfricaLacrosse.

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.

#AfricaLacrosse.

For updates on events and development programs follow on twitter and Instagram @AfricaLacrosse.

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.

For live updates and more news on twitter 

and instagram follow @AfricaLacrosse.

The South Africa Lacrosse Camp 2016.

The South Africa Lacrosse Camp 2016.

SALP Camp 2016.

2016 marked the 10th anniversary of the SALP a lacrosse program that brings together so many children (boys and girls) from South Africa/Limpopo to share,learn and bond together using the game of lacrosse.

The leaders of the program are surely delighted by the collaboration of the local people provided the numbers of the children in these programs keeps growing. 

And also volunteer coaches from other African nations and also USA and Europe are a bigger push in improving the skills of the players and the quality of play.

By all means South Africa could be the 3rd African state to be inducted to be a member of the Federation of International lacrosse after Uganda and Kenya.

The growing number of talented players learning the game of lacrosse helps to bond more the Global lacrosse community and also helps to increase the effort towards goals like making lacrosse an Olympic game preferably by 2024.

Thank you everyone for supporting the South Africa Lacrosse project and also other lacrosse programs in Africa.

In other news the Uganda vs Kenya U-19 boys game to be played in August in Kampala will be the stepping stone into major Africa Lacrosse nations competition which grow players anxiety to bring out the best and also take part.

Follow on twitter/instagram for development news updates. @AfricaLacrosse.

Kids Lacrosse the World/Elliot Couch - Kenya.

Kids Lacrosse the World/Elliot Couch - Kenya 2016.

#GROWTHEGAME

The love of lacrosse and humanity is definitely boarder-less and thumbs to lacrosse lover and enthusiast Elliot Couch and the entire staff of #KidsLacrosseTheWorld for being witness to this in Busia Kenya where this glorious Non Profit Organization from Denver Colorado started a lacrosse compound in a local school to grow the game and also open divergent doors into the future.

Elliot Couch hi-5 with a lax girl player.

Evident God given abilities.

Also to attract and nurture talent.

There is a place for you in our hearts.

Young players listening to instructions from Elliot Couch.

Swing it in.

Building capacity in local lacrosse program leaders assures continuity.

They still can #GROWTHEGAME. Donated equipment.

We are all winners.

The next medal could be the FIL Womens U-19.

Volunteer Coaches a head of a long lacrosse and community work day.

Because strength is learn't from strength. Thank you Elliot Couch.

For more updates on twitter follow @AfricaLacrosse.

Lacrosse on the field,a dream for a better education and to breakout of the slum/stone quarry.

Lacrosse on the field,a dream for a better education and to breakout of the slum/stone quarry.

The same story can be told by blank pages since the African dream runs on hope entirely.

Ochan Reagan and Komakech Edward are among thousands of the youth chasing a dream,and the story will be actualized through proper lacrosse skills and passionate hearts on the other side of the world.

Komakech Edward #22 and Ochan Reagan #51.

We play with speed,agility,determination and with a hope to compete on the top most level. How to get their is complete today's practice routine and to continue with preparations for tomorrow.

Ochan Reagan.

Both Paul Rabil and Kyle Harrison have shared Ochan Reagan's amazing photos while in practice and also in game situations. For every lacrosse loving parent,player,coach and fan would want to see how this story ends.

But rather can we write the story together from now in the beginning and be part of a great story that will have a massive ending. A position to study in a better facilitated school, a chance to play college lacrosse in America or Europe.

A chance to represent possibility with a lacrosse story.

Komakech Edward.

You have a chance to support lacrosse programs email africalacrosse@gmail.com.