Uganda Rugby Cranes Ready!
The Uganda Rugby Cranes will be led by Captain Michael Okorach KAMPALA, Uganda, November 5, 2019 - Coach Tolbert Onyango yesterday announced the Uganda…
The Uganda Rugby Cranes will be led by Captain Michael Okorach
KAMPALA, Uganda, November 5, 2019 - Coach Tolbert Onyango yesterday announced the Uganda Rugby Men’s Sevens squad that will take part in the 2019 Rugby Africa Men’s Sevens Tournament in Johannesburg, South Africa. The Uganda Rugby Cranes will be led by Captain Michael Okorach. The tournament also serves as a qualifier for the 2020 Olympics in Japan and will be battles between Africa’s top 14 men’s sevens teams.
14 countries will take part in the tournament on the Bosman Stadium in Brakpan South Africa on 8th and 9th November 2019.Uganda, Botswana, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Morocco, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, Tunisia, Ghana, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Uganda will take on Mauritius on 8th November 2019 at 9:30am (South African time) and 9:44am Ugandan time. on the Bosman Stadium in Brakpan.
"The team is ready to battle this weekend. A mix of youth and experience. Looking forward to a positive outcome."- Coach Tolbert.
The Uganda Rugby Men's 7s squad:
Ian Munyani
Massa Isaac
Ogena Pius
Aaron Oforywoth
Adrian Kasito
Aredo Joseph
Levis Ocen
Ssebuliba Lawrence
Odongo James
Kevin Kerumundu
Philip Wokorach
Okorach Michael (Captain)
Management Team
Coach: Tolbert Onyango
Team manager: Michael Wandera
Physio: Noah Kayongo
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About Rugby Africa:
Rugby Africa (www.RugbyAfrique.com) is the governing body of rugby in Africa and one of the regional associations under World Rugby. It unites all African countries that play rugby union, rugby sevens, and women’s rugby. Rugby Africa organizes various competitions, including the qualifying tournaments for the Rugby World Cup and the Africa Sevens, a qualifying competition for the Olympic Games. With 39 member unions, Rugby Africa is dedicated to promoting and developing rugby across the continent. World Rugby highlighted Ghana, Nigeria and Zambia as three of the six emerging nations experiencing strong growth in rugby.
