Pool Cranes Captain Nganda Targets PAU Women's Affairs Role Amid Election Buzz

Amina Faith Nganda, skipper of Uganda’s Ladies Pool Cranes, has entered the race for a key executive position in the Pool Association of Uganda (PAU) ahead of the 2026 elections. She collected her nomination forms from returning officer Musa Mivule Ssemakula, targeting the women’s affairs docket currently held by Debborah Ibenu.

Nganda’s platform centers on addressing prize money imbalances between male and female players. She highlighted that while sponsors like Nile Special offer equal top car prizes at the National Open, men receive Shs1m more in cash, with women often getting far less. “Equal shares in official tournaments will attract more young girls to the sport,” she stated.

A past interim holder of the role, Nganda plans to balance leadership duties with her national team commitments. She was supported by players including National Open champion Rashida Mutesi during the nomination process.

Other contenders include Fauzah Namuganza, vying for clubs’ representative after resigning as women’s affairs chair (2018-2023) due to tensions with PAU chairman Bob Trubish. She co-founded Bob Male Pool Club, winning the 2019 league title, and aims to better connect clubs with the federation.

Rogers Ssemanda seeks the general secretary post, pushing for digital upgrades like CueScore, asset revival, and global event participation. Nominations close April 20, with elections on May 23.

Interest is high for the presidency, now vacant after Trubish’s exit, pitting Robert ‘Pipo’ Kayanja against Gideon Onyango, among other races.

Source: Daily Monitor