Canada thrills Uganda with Little League tour

The dream of a young Ugandan team to become the first African squad to play in the Little League World Series was dashed when their entry visas to the US were denied due to improper documents.

In response, the Canadian national team, which was scheduled to play against the Ugandans in the first round, raised money and flew to Africa on a goodwill tour.

During their visit, the Canadians have donated equipment, held training sessions and helped turn wasteland into baseball diamonds.

Al Jazeera's Malcolm Webb reports from Mpigi in Uganda.

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[badstyleugandanz]

Why doesn't this shock me about the red tape.....but congratulations to the young Ugandan Team and a massive thumbs up out to the Canadian Team!

[SkullOfYorick]

Stupid US government. Well done, Canada! Lovely story.

[bahn9yazi]

You want serious work done? Call in the Canadians. They always stand out! Way to go, Canada! Soft power always works.

[MyMelody5]

Awww... this warms my heart.

[TheKtran95]

stuff like this puts a smile on my face.

[arikuarisonleuga]

as the team is young, they dont have experience atol.hw everconcs for the trial in representing the continent.

[SoCalJAH]

Every government in the world does stupid stuff and makes stupid decisions....no one person or country is 100% correct...........props to team canada and uganda though.......its funny how kids see the world in a different light than adults...

usually for the better

[suannalynn]

There is more to the story...while it is sad they didn't get to come - there are rules that need to be abided by.

And it wasn't Americans who didn't let them come in - it was the embassy's rule - don't loop all Americans in with that please. It makes you lose all credibility.

[mmante]

start keeping records now African government.. its about time you live up to the expectations of your people.. computers are everywhere now, invest in them instead of hiding the money in Swiss banks..

[secerto]

Americans would rather use a preemptive strike against Uganda than to use this opportunity to promote friendship. Way to go U.S.A. Always consistent.

[JimmyeDallas]

I wish I was joking..

[helix4811]

@JimmyeDallas

That made me chuckle a bit..