Young footballers from Thunderbolt Sports Academy’s Sir Apollo Kaggwa Primary School Kisaasi Training Centre took part in a series of friendly matches against Washington Soccer Academy at Olive School Namugongo on Saturday, 24 October 2026, as the academy continued its efforts to provide players with opportunities to compete, develop their skills and gain valuable match experience.
The fixtures featured teams in the Under-6, Under-8, Under-10 and Under-12 categories, giving the youngsters an opportunity to put their training into practice against their peers.
Beyond the results, the matches offered a valuable learning platform for the players to build confidence, improve their understanding of the game and gain greater exposure to competitive football.
In the Under-6 category, Washington Soccer Academy and Thunderbolt Sports Academy played out a goalless draw. In the Under-8 category, Thunderbolt Sports Academy (Team A) secured a narrow 1-0 victory through Mohammed Sebah’s goal, while Thunderbolt Sports Academy (Team B) suffered a 1-0 defeat.
The Under-10 teams also experienced contrasting fortunes. Thunderbolt Sports Academy (Team A) lost 1-0, while Thunderbolt Sports Academy (Team B) earned a 1-1 draw, with Okuku Matthew, a Primary Four pupil, scoring for the academy. The encounters provided both teams with an opportunity to assess their progress and identify areas requiring further improvement.
Thunderbolt Sports Academy Team C delivered an impressive performance, securing a convincing 4-0 victory over Washington Soccer Academy. Mustafa Haroun led the charge with a superb hat-trick, while Yasmin Sendagire added another goal to complete a memorable team performance.
Yasmin’s contribution was particularly encouraging, highlighting the important role girls continue to play in the academy’s football development programme.
However, it was a challenging outing for Thunderbolt Sports Academy Team A, which suffered a 4-0 defeat. Despite the setback, the matches provided valuable competitive experience for the academy’s young players as they continue to sharpen their skills, build confidence and develop their understanding of the game. Thunderbolt Sports Academy remains committed to nurturing young talent through structured training and regular competitive opportunities that support players’ growth both on and off the pitch.
We remain committed to identifying, nurturing and developing young talent through structured training and regular competitive opportunities.
The academy recognises that grassroots football and basketball development extends beyond match results, as technical skills, teamwork, confidence and a willingness to learn are all essential to helping young athletes improve and reach their full potential.
Through friendly matches and other competitive engagements, Thunderbolt Sports Academy continues to lay a strong foundation for its young footballers to grow and reach their potential.
Our commitment remains firmly focused on nurturing talent, encouraging continuous improvement and giving every young player the opportunity to develop through the game.
Summary of Results
Under-6
- Washington Soccer Academy 0-0 Thunderbolt Sports Academy
Under-8
- Washington Soccer Academy 0-1 Thunderbolt Sports Academy (Team A)
- Washington Soccer Academy 1-0 Thunderbolt Sports Academy (Team B)
Under-10
- Washington Soccer Academy 1-0 Thunderbolt Sports Academy (Team A)
- Washington Soccer Academy 1-1 Thunderbolt Sports Academy (Team B)
Under-12
- Washington Soccer Academy 4-0 Thunderbolt Sports Academy (Team A)
- Washington Soccer Academy 0-1 Thunderbolt Sports Academy (Team B)
- Washington Soccer Academy 4-0 Thunderbolt Sports Academy (Team C)
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