Rays of Grace Academy
The Rays of Grace Academy is a Ugandan association football academy based in Njeru Municipality of Buikwe District.[1][2] Rays of Grace Academy were crowned the inaugural winners of the FUFA Primary Schools championship Odilo Champions in August 2019[3] as well in 2022 they defended the title emerging the winners of the 2022 edition.[4][5]
History
[edit]The Rays of Grace Academy was established in 2015 by Robert Kiwanuka.[6][7] In September 2014, he started a school, which is now home to 1000 pupils, 50 of whom are registered under their football academy which is recognized by the Uganda Youth Football Association (UYFA).[8]
The academy comprises over 900 registered students aged between 6–18 years and operates throughout the year from 1 training centre which is found in Njeru Municipality, Buikwe District [9][1] (2022). Footballers who started their careers at the academy include Travis Mutyaba, Issa Bugembe, Elvis Ssekajugo.[1][10]
In 2022, Rays of Grace Academy represented Uganda at the Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association in Arusha, Tanzania.[11][12][13]
Notable players
[edit]- Travis Mutyaba [14]
- Issa Bugembe
- Vicent Mulema
- Elvis Ssekajugo
- Arafat Nkoola
- Leonard Kasanya
- Ratib Gulanyago
- Ronald Kigoye
- Faizo Kifumba
- Frank Ssekanjako
- Gideon Jjemba
- Ismael Remo Sampuli
- Mukisa Daniel Kirumira
- Elisa Talema
- Ryan Giggs Osinya
- David Balondemu Lukisi
- Enock Luyima
- Samuel Mubiru
- Peter Abalilya
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Njeru's Rays of Grace Academy giving orphans hope". 7 February 2021.
- ^ "Mawejje impressed by Rays of Grace Academy, youngsters delighted » Sports Ocean Uganda". 31 August 2022.
- ^ "Rays of Grace crowned inaugural 'ODILO' winners". 8 August 2019.
- ^ "Rays of Grace successfully defend Odilo tournament | Ndege Ndogo". 8 September 2022.
- ^ "Rays of Grace, Divine girls win Airtel Rising Stars qualifiers".
- ^ "How Rays of Grace successfully defended primary schools' football title". 9 September 2022.
- ^ "Rays of Grace Defend Buganda Primary Schools Title". 15 August 2022.
- ^ "Excitement as Rays of Grace Register Amazing Performance in PLE | Voice of Bugerere". 16 July 2021.
- ^ "FUFA Primary Schools Championship (Odilo): Rays of Grace edge Paorihner to retain crown". 7 September 2022.
- ^ "Coaches Highlight the Impact of New Astro turf on Rays of Grace Academy Growth". 5 August 2020.
- ^ "Rays of Grace, Bombo UMEA, Nakirebe Present FEASSSA trophies to USSSA President -". 8 October 2022.
- ^ "Uganda's Rays of Grace Academy, Bombo UMEA win U-16 boys & girls football | FEASSSA Games 2022". 22 September 2022.
- ^ "Rays of Grace Wins 2020 National Netball Rally Championship". 20 March 2020.
- ^ "Rays of Grace Win Second Successful Odilo Championship".
External links
[edit]- Uganda’s Rays of Grace Academy, Bombo UMEA win U-16 boys & girls football | FEASSSA Games 2022
- Rays of Grace Academy Archives
- Rays Of Grace Undergoes FUFA Pro Agenda
- Rays Of Grace, Bombo UMEA, Nakirebe Present FEASSSA trophies To USSSA President -
- https://kawowo.com/2022/09/09/how-rays-of-grace-successfully-defended-primary-schools-football-title/
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