The ”’Uganda men’s national under-16 basketball team”’ competed in the [[FIBA U16 African Championship|FIBA U16 Africa championships]] which took in [[Monastir, Tunisia|Monastir]], [[Tunisia]] from ”’July 14-23, 2023”’. The ”’Junior Silverbacks”’ attained their spot in the championship after winning the ”’FIBA Zone Five Qualifiers”’ in [[Kigali]], [[Rwanda|Rwanda,]] in ”’June”’.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kaye |first=Ivan |date=2023-07-12 |title=Uganda’s U16 National Basketball Teams Set to Compete in FIBA U16 Africa Championships |url=https://nnalubaalesports.com/ugandas-u16-national-basketball-teams-set-to-compete-in-fiba-u16-africa-championships/ |access-date=2025-12-17 |website=Nnalubaale Sports |language=en-US}}</ref>
The ”’Uganda men’s national under-16 basketball team”’ competed in the [[FIBA U16 African Championship|FIBA U16 Africa championships]] which took in [[Monastir, Tunisia|Monastir]], [[Tunisia]] from ”’July 14-23, 2023”’. The ”’Junior Silverbacks”’ attained their spot in the championship after winning the ”’FIBA Zone Five Qualifiers”’ in [[Kigali]], [[Rwanda|Rwanda,]] in ”’June”’.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kaye |first=Ivan |date=2023-07-12 |title=Uganda’s U16 National Basketball Teams Set to Compete in FIBA U16 Africa Championships |url=https://nnalubaalesports.com/ugandas-u16-national-basketball-teams-set-to-compete-in-fiba-u16-africa-championships/ |access-date=2025-12-17 |website=Nnalubaale Sports |language=en-US}}</ref>
=== Full Delegation ===
* Okot Barbara – Head of Delegation
* Ssegamwenge Hudson – FUBA Official
* Akoto Sarah – Team Doctor
=== Junior Silverbacks ===
The GazzelesThe Silverbacks
by Ivan Kaye July 12, 2023 1 minutes read
The Federation of Uganda Basketball Associations (FUBA) has confirmed that the U16 Uganda National teams (men and women) will take part in the FIBA U16 Africa Championships set to take place in Monastir, Tunisia from July 14-23, 2023.
The teams have been undergoing training at the YMCA, Wandegeya and Nakasero Primary school under the coaches, Michael Seger and John Omondi.
The Junior Silverbacks attained their spot in the championship after winning the Fiba Zone Five Qualifiers in Kigali, Rwanda, in June.
“The success that we registered in Kigali, Rwanda during the qualifiers last month ignited a belief in the players that we belong to the big stage and they are ready for the challenge ahead in Tunisia,” FUBA General Secretary Hudson Ssegamwenge said in a statement.
“I am confident that the teams will qualify for the U17 world championships due next year,” he added.
The teams will depart for Monastir on July 12, 2023 aboard Emirates Airlines. To qualify for next year’s world championships, the teams will need to finish among the top teams in the FIBA U16 Africa Championships.
”’Full Delegation”’
”’Full Delegation”’
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| FIBA zone | FIBA Africa |
|---|---|
| National federation | Federation of Uganda Basketball Association |
| Appearances | None |
| Appearances | 3 |
| Medals | None |
The Uganda men’s national under-16 basketball team is a national basketball team of Uganda, administered by the Federation of Uganda Basketball Association.[1][2] It represents Uganda in international under-16 men’s basketball competitions. It is also called the Junior Silverbacks
The Uganda men’s national under-16 basketball team competed in the FIBA U16 Africa championships which took in Monastir, Tunisia from July 14-23, 2023. The Junior Silverbacks attained their spot in the championship after winning the FIBA Zone Five Qualifiers in Kigali, Rwanda, in June.[3]
Uganda’s U16 National Basketball Teams Set to Compete in FIBA U16 Africa Championships
Full Delegation
- Okot Barbara – Head of Delegation
- Ssegamwenge Hudson – FUBA Official
- Akoto Sarah – Team Doctor
Junior Silverbacks
- Tejan Joel Rugette
- Tindyebwa Harry
- Aine Christian Turyahabwe
- Munashe Isaac
- Obua Terrence
- Ssekungu Alvin Prince
- Mwesigwa Victor
- Mugisha Amos
- Walusimbi Keon
- Kayongo Newton
- Makmot Aaron
- Kwizera Trinity
- Michael Sager – Head Coach
- Okwera Moses – Assistant coach.[4]
Notable Players (Recent Rosters)
- Silver Odoi
- Shane Kwizera
- Pierre Laurent Rwuhiriro (or Rwuhiriro Pierre)
- Joshua Bwakanda (or Bakwanda)
- Adarius Lamar Pegues Jr (or Pegs)
- Jordan Kayizzi (or Kaaii)
- Emmanuel Leta (or Leta Emmanuel).[8]
Key Details
- Nickname: Junior Silverbacks.
- Governing Body: Federation of Uganda Basketball Associations (FUBA).
- Recent Performance (2025 U16 Afro Basket): 5th place finish, a historic best for the team.[9]
