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Africa-Press – Uganda. <\/strong><\/span>Sports can play an important role in a child\u2019s development, but finding a league to participate in for kids can be difficult.<\/p>\n

Africa Hearts Junior School in Ssenge Wakiso District is providing that opportunity. Although the school has been a saving grace for vulnerable children in the area, it has embarked on the African Hearts Kids League where children can compete in football during the school term holidays.<\/p>\n

Now in its second year, the African Hearts Kids League is offering opportunities in a safe environment to children of different abilities starting from U7 to U15.<\/p>\n

Abdul Lutaaya, the chairman of the league said there has been tremendous growth with 11 academies taking part in the second edition that climaxes in December with prize giving.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe hope in the future the league becomes national by involving as many children as possible sible,\u201d Lutaaya said. With historical kids leagues such as Friends of Football and Kampala Kids League no more, many young players have had to pass through the school system or their individual academies to progress.<\/p>\n

But recent developments have seen the re-introduction of such leagues with Prosper and African Hearts the latest in the line.<\/p>\n

Desired competitions<\/b><\/p>\n

Peter Sserumaga the head coach Volf SA says that building the next generation of players starts with such competitions.<\/p>\n

\u201cThrough such leagues, it\u2019s just amazing to watch the confidence of the children grow. We have an opportunity to mentor children in a competitive environment,\u201d said Sserumaga.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s African Hearts Kids League will be played in three phases with the knockouts in the second term holiday.<\/p>\n

The league attracted 11 teams including Olympia, City SA Namungoona, Edgars, Iteen, Next Generation, Talent City, Kensington, Washington, Sunset and the hosts Happy Kids.<\/p>\n

AFRICAN HEARTS KIDS LEAGUe<\/b><\/p>\n

Selected results:<\/p>\n

U-9<\/p>\n

Happy Kids 5-2 Next Generation<\/p>\n

City SA 5-5 Next Generation<\/p>\n

Washington 5-0 Kensington<\/p>\n

U-15<\/p>\n

Happy Kids 3-1 Talent City<\/p>\n

City SA 1-0 Next Generation<\/p>\n

Edgars 1-0 City SA<\/p>\n

Talent City 0-4 Kensington<\/p>\n

Washington 4-0 Next Generation<\/p>\n

City SA 0-2 Kensington<\/p>\n

Edgars 2-0 Happy Kids<\/p>\n

Washington 2-0 Edgars<\/p>\n

Next Generation 0-3 Talent City<\/p>\n

Happy Kids 1-0 Kensington<\/p>\n

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