SCA Alumin Alako and Mbabazi handing over tools to Olila’s Head coach Ogwang and gamers
The Easter weekend in Soroti got here alive with cricketing pleasure, mentorship, and unity as Soroti Cricket Academy (SCA) hosted its annual Alumni Occasion.
Held at Soroti Metropolis Oval and Teso Faculty Aleot grounds, the occasion introduced collectively alumni and present gamers for 3 days of spirited competitors and shared function.
The matches had been performed with nice depth and camaraderie.
SCA Alumni opened the occasion with a strong 58-run win over the SCA Choose XI.
The SCA Choose Males XI then displayed dominant kind with a commanding 101-run victory over the Faculties XI.
On the second day, the Alumni beat Gentle SS by 71 runs, whereas the Choose Males XI defeated Teso Faculty by 90 runs.
The ultimate day featured a tense match between SCA Alumni and Olila Excessive Faculty.
R-L Former Captain Olila (Jimia Mohammed) and present Captain of Olila (Akrut Asumin)
Regardless of a powerful begin from Olila in the course of the chase, the Alumni aspect held on for a slim 5-run victory in a gripping low-scoring encounter.
The occasion closed with the President’s XI triumphing over the Chairman’s XI by 51 runs in a celebratory exhibition sport.
Past the matches, the occasion centered on inspiring the following technology.
After their match towards Gentle SS, the Alumni gathered with younger gamers to obtain motivational talks from the Academy’s founder, leaders, and members of Uganda’s nationwide girls’s group, the Victoria Pearls.
The messages emphasised self-discipline, resilience, and teamwork—on and off the pitch.
A particular spotlight was the present of help for Gentle SS and Olila Excessive Faculty, two faculties making ready for the nationwide women’ cricket event in Gulu.
Representing the Academy, alumni Kulume Phiona and Iloku Esther introduced tools to Gentle SS, whereas Janet Mbabazi and Alako Proscovia handed over gear to Olila Excessive.
SCA Alumin Alako and Mbabazi handing over tools to Olila’s Head coach Ogwang and gamers
The donations included bats, gloves, package baggage, balls, and a helmet, reinforcing SCA’s dedication to nurturing grassroots expertise.
The occasion wrapped up with a joyful cake-cutting ceremony that introduced smiles throughout and highlighted the unity of the SCA household.
The 2025 Alumni Easter Occasion proved to be greater than a sporting event—it was a celebration of progress, mentorship, and the enduring energy of group by means of cricket.
