Nayiga Patricia
 Patricia controlling the ball on chest | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | NAYIGA PATRICIA | ||
| Date of birth | 27 January 2008 | ||
| Place of birth | Mulago hospital,Kampala | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Wakiso Hill WFC | ||
| Number | 08 | ||
Nayiga Patricia (born 27 January 2008) is a Ugandan footballer who plays as midfielder and captain for Wakiso Hills Women Football Club.[1]
Educational background
[edit]Nayiga Patricia began her elementary education in 2012 at Sendrax Primary School, Kagoma. Later, she transferred to Pearl Primary School, where she completed her primary level education in 2017.
Currently, Nayiga Patricia is awaiting the issuance of her Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) following the successful completion of her Senior Four examinations in 2024 at Wakiso Hills Secondary School.[2]
Journey into football
[edit]Nayiga Patricia developed a passion for football in 2013, inspired by a neighbor named Ashiraf, whose exceptional skills motivated her to pursue the sport. She began playing football that same year, training barefoot with friends in her home village.
In 2017, she joined Highness Soccer Academy in Kanyange, where she received structured training under Coach Mawejje. Her talent and dedication quickly became evident, setting her apart as a promising young footballer.
In 2019, following her Primary Seven education, Nayiga was offered a bursary to join Wakiso Hills Secondary School, thanks to the efforts of Coach Kasajjage Umar, who recognized her potential. At Wakiso Hills, Nayiga continued to develop her football skills while pursuing her education.
As of 2024, her bursary agreement with Wakiso Hills Secondary School is nearing completion, leaving her with the choice to renew her stay or seek new opportunities for her academic and football career.[2]
International Career
[edit]Patricia participated in the regional Championship that took place from 25th July to 3rd August 2023 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. [3][4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Wakiso Hill appoint new captains for 2024/25 Women Super League season". Swift Sports Uganda. 2 October 2024. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
- ^ a b "Star Profile: "Mum who Used to Beat me for Playing Football, Now She is the one buying me boots - Nayiga Patricia's Interesting Story, | Voice of Bugerere". 2024-11-20. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
- ^ Marsha, Ahmed (2023-07-22). "CECAFA U18 Women's Championship: Uganda U18 Women's National Team final squad named CECAFA U18 Women's Championship: Uganda U18 Women's National Team final squad named". FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
- ^ Sports, Pulse (2023-07-17). "Uganda Crested Cranes trio to boost Women's Under-18 team for CECAFA duty". Pulse Sports Uganda. Retrieved 2024-11-23.