As a child, deaf footballer Shakirah Nabakooza was told football was for boys, but that didn't stop her from playing the game. ⚽️ She currently plays for her local team in Uganda, and feels players with disabilities need more support and investment from their government.

BBC News Africa Great story. We need to work towards becoming more inclusive in sports and #leavenoonebehind

Deaf people and sports: The Deaf Shaky of #Uganda has been playing football since she was 8 years. Here she shares her story and calls for support to deaf football. Ministry of Education and Sports - Uganda National Council of Sports -Uganda Uganda Deaf Football Credits * BBC News (World) BBC News Africa BBC

BBC News Africa Yes, deaf people can do all that hearing people do. Thanks for the sensitization and awareness BBC News Africa #Diversity #Inclusion The Deaf Shaky

Well done shakirah you are an inspiration to many, you have made disability inclusion a reality! UNFPA in Uganda

I am extremely excited to be a voice for not only women and girls in sports but also women and girls with disabilities- demystifying the traditional myths that persons with disabilities are unable and It's the decade of soaring heights and leaving no one behind

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UNAD - Deaf people in Uganda The Deaf Shaky Ministry of Education and Sports - Uganda National Council of Sports -Uganda Uganda Deaf Football BBC News (World) BBC News Africa BBC it is such special to see this.

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The soccer enthusiast The Deaf Shaky warmed up to revive Uganda's Deaf Sports #UDFA Robert Nkwangu -The Specialist🧏🤟🏼 UNAD - Deaf people in Uganda NUDIPU Timothy EGWELU Rwanda National Association of Deaf Women (RNADW) KIGALI DEAF ART GALLERY 🎨 Sun City Deaf FC - Uganda Deaf Football Federation of Kenya DFFK

ON AIR: #UrbanRushTalk with Mubarak Mugabo We look at this year's theme; "Building Inclusive Communities For All" as we commemorate the International Deaf awareness week 2022 JOIN CONVERSATION | newvision.co.ug/tv/3

Braced for #IWDP2022

Did you know uganda had approximately 2million citizens with deaf disabilities tallied in the last one year....Make it a point to learn some basics in sign language this week as we commemorate the The Cyprian #InternationalDeafAwarenessWeek22

Building inclusive communities for all! The Deaf Shaky of UNFPA in Uganda talks about the #SRHR needs of #deaf people together with the Commissioner for #disability Ministry of GenderUG Prosper Muhumuza Urban Television Deaf Week Talk show #IWDP2022 #IWDPUgSL

This year's #IWDP2022 I celebrate The Deaf Shaky for she has strived against all odds, demystified myths about Deafness and become a huge role model in the Deaf community #SignLanguageDay2022 UNFPA in Uganda UNAD - Deaf people in Uganda

Tonight on #NBSportLive. #NBSportUpdates

As the year comes to an end, different sports associations and federations are reflecting on the past 12 months and setting goals for 2023. Representatives from the Deaf Football Association also shared their ambitions for next year. #NBSportLive | #NBSportUpdates

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