The PUSH Cricket Academy, representing Uganda, has arrived in Nairobi to participate in the prestigious 2025 Obuya Tournament. This marks the academy’s first-ever international tour, and the team is set to compete in the Under-17 category against nine other academies.
Tournament Details
The tournament, scheduled for August 27-30, 2025, will feature matches at Lenana High School Boys’ Cricket Ground. PUSH Cricket Academy has been preparing for the tournament with a series of practice matches against Victoria Pearls, fine-tuning their skills ahead of the international stage.
About PUSH Cricket Academy
Founded eight years ago by Assistant Cricket Cranes Coach Jackson Ogwang, PUSH Cricket Academy aims to empower youth from underserved communities with cricket skills and access to quality education. The academy has produced several talented players who have represented Uganda in national teams, including the Baby Cricket Cranes and the U19 World Cup squad.
PUSH U17 Squad
The traveling squad for PUSH Cricket Academy includes:
- Edward Mugwanya (C)
- Julius Okema
- Jordan Mwanje
- Kush Patel
- Dhariya Patel
- Gururaj Shekharaju
- Mustafa Twalib
- Abaad Malik
- Sanat Patel
- Huzaifa Adam
- Kasim Adam
- Hamid Munigwa
- Serwada Wahid
- Moses Opong
- Amir Ochaya (WK)
Technical Bench
The technical bench consists of:
- Habiba Anguyo (Manager & Physio)
- Asiimwe Muhammad Abdallah (Head Coach)
- Abdallah Lubega Isaac (Assistant Coach)
- Ivan Cyprian Sajjabi (Media Liaison)
Fixtures
PUSH Cricket Academy’s fixtures for the tournament are as follows:
- August 20, 2025: Obuya Vs PUSH (1:00 PM, Lenana School)
- August 21, 2025: PUSH Vs Lenana (1:00 PM, Lenana School)
- August 22, 2025: Shelter Vs PUSH (1:00 PM, Lenana School)
- August 23, 2025: FINAL (Winner Group A Vs Winner Group B, 1:00 PM, Lenana School)
“We’re proud to be representing Uganda in our first international tour,” said Jackson Ogwang, Founder of PUSH Academy. “We aim to have more tours across East Africa and beyond, and we’re committed to representing Uganda with pride.”
