2024 Rugby Africa Cup Match Day One: Zimbabwe Clings On

It was a tale of two halves, with Zimbabwe starting fiercely and Edward Siguake and Takudzwa Musingwini scoring two quick tries to give the Sables an early 12-0 lead on Saturday, July 20

The Uganda Rugby Cranes were unable to contain the physicality of the Zimbabweans and quickly lost the upper hand in the first half, as the latter added a third try to their tally of 22-0 after Ian Prior's penalty kick.

Now for the second half: a total 180-degree turn around in events, with a Rugby Cranes team that is mentally revitalized sending Zimbabwe reeling. Philip Wokorach scored three points earlyto spark the home team's storybook run.

Two tries followed through the magic touch of Philip Wokorach who scored one and created one for younger brother Innocent Gwokto – both tries were converted. A late Uganda penalty made it a 2 point game but Zimbabwe had the grit to hold on to a vital win that sees them face Namibia in the semi finals while Uganda faces Burkina Faso in the placement gamesat Mutesa II Stadium Wankulukuku on Wednesday, July 24.

FT Score: Uganda 20-22 Zimbabwe

The Rugby Africa Cup is a continental rugby unions tournament featuring the top eight countries across Africa

.

Participating nations include Zimbabwe, Algeria, Cote D’Ivoire, Kenya, Namibia, Senegal, Burkina Faso and host nation Uganda. All twelve matches will take place at the refurbished Mandela National Stadium and

Mutesa II

Wankulukuku Stadium

in Uganda, from Saturday July 20 to Sunday July 28.

As Uganda continues to welcome the world for the Rugby Africa Cup, tickets are available to purchase through the Rugby Africa Cup Portal, (

https://rugbyafricacup.ticket.ug

) and MTN Uganda mobile money service (MOMO).

All matches are available for broadcasting on NBS Sport Uganda and DSTV Channel (377). In addition matches are available for free streaming on Rugby Africa Facebook (

https://www.facebook.com/RugbyAfrique

) and Rugby Africa YouTube (

https://www.youtube.com/c/RugbyAfrique

).

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Uganda Team List

1. Loosehead Prop: Wycliff Santos Ssenteza

1. Hooker: Faragi Odugo

1. Tighthead Prop: Asuman Mugerwa

1. Left Lock: Charles Uhuru Odong

1. Right Lock: Eliphaz Emong

1. Left Flanker: Moses Zziwa

1. Right Flanker: Byron Oketayot

1. Number Eight: Sidney Gyabi Gongodyo

1. Scrum Half: Conrad Wanyama Wandera

1. Fly Half: Ivan Arthur Magomu

1. Left Wing: Timothy Kisiga

1. Left Centre: Jones Ndoboli Kamiza

1. Right Centre: Thomas Gwokto

1. Right Wing: Shakim Ssembusi

1. Full Back: Philip Wokorach

1. Front Row: Nathan Asiimire Bwambale

1. Front Row: Michael Steve Masendi Otto

1. Front Row: Saul Kivumbi

1. Reserve Julius Opio

1. Reserve: Alex Aturinda

1. Reserve: Mark Omoding

1. Reserve: Joseph Aredo Jadwong

1. Reserve: Wilfred Pool Kalungi

Zimbabwe Team List

1. Loosehead Prop: Victor Mupunga

1. Hooker: Simba Mandioma

1. Tighthead Prop: Cleopas Kundiona

1. Left Lock: Kudakwashe Nyakufaringwa

1. Right Lock: Simba Siraha

1. Left Flanker: Tinotenda Mavesere

1. Right Flanker: Brian Nyaude

1. Number Eight: Aiden Burnette

1. Scrum Half: Hilton Mudariki (C)

1. Fly Half: Ian Prior

1. Left Wing: Takudzwa Musingwini

1. Left Centre: Kudzai Mashawi

1. Right Centre: Brandon Mudzekenyedzi

1. Right Wing: Edward Sigauke

1. Full Back: Tapiwa Mafura

1. Front Row: Bornwell Gwinji

1. Front Row: Liam Larkan

1. Front Row: Zvikomborero Chimoto

1. Reserve: David Makamba

1. Reserve: Dylan Utete

1. Reserve: Tadiwa Gwashu

1. Reserve: Keegan Joubert

1. Reserve: Dion Khumalo