Monday 16 February 2009

Harriet Kayonjo


Name: Harriet Kayonjo
Occupation: Self-employed
Date of birth: ­­­ 12/06/1978
Home district: Mitiyana
Club: Thunderbirds
Height: 5’5
Weight: 63.5kgs
Position(s) in 7’s: Flyhalf, centre, winger
Rugby experience: 5 years
7’s Debut: Kampala CAR 7's '06
Number of 7’s tournaments: 3
15’s debut: versus Rwanda Feb '05
Number of 15’s caps: 4
How did you first get into rugby? I was passing by the rugby club and I saw girls playing so I joined them and fell in love with the game.

Favourite local rugby players(s): Peter Magona (retired but ex-MTN Heathens & Uganda)

Rugby awards won: Runner up 2006 Confederation of African Rugby (CAR) 7s, Runner up WRWC qualifiers. Runner up 2008 Nelson Mandela Bay 7s

Best rugby moment: Qualifying for the World Cup

Worst rugby moment: Losing to South Africa in the final of the 2006 CAR 7s

How does it feel knowing that you are going for the World Cup? It feels good and I’m very happy and excited.

What do you think Uganda’s chances at the World Cup are? Our chances are good. We can cause a few upsets and take that trophy.

Harriet Kayonjo is Uganda’s top female goalkeeper. The football international also enjoys playing netball and loves having fun and laughing.

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