Ugandan Soccer Team

On July 12 and 13, 2008, Uganda participated in the 14th annual African Nations Cup of BC soccer tournament that was held in Burnaby, BC. The tournament was organized by the African Canadian Soccer and Cultural Association.  It was a funfilled weekend attended by over 1000 spectators who came to witness recreational soccer sporting activity and socialization among the African community that is aimed at promoting interaction, unity and commonality of purpose while they attempted to acclimatize themselves in their new adopted homes.

A total of 12 countries competed for this prestigeous trophy including Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Sudan, Nigeria, Mozambique, Sierra-Leone, Liberia, Niger, South Africa, Ghana, and Canada. Uganda was knocked out of the tournament by the eventual winners Mozambique. It is also noted that Uganda is the only team that has won this tournament 3 times in its 14 years of existance. 

As it stands now, the African Soccer Tournament draws people from cross-section of the society, with participants, attendees and fans coming from multi-cultural base and communities in British Columbia, Canada, and the United States of America.  The Tournament has even drawn participants who came from cross-continental Europe.  It has transformed itself into a great avenue and opportunity for Sponsors, Advertisers and Promoters as it provides a wide exposure for Businesses and other organizations.  It also features Family and Cultural Dance Activities.  There is also food Cuisines from different parts of the world and provides the opportunity to come to know and taste the flavours from different cultures. To view photos of Team Uganda click here