The Uganda Lady Cranes won the first game of the Rugby Africa Womens Cup against Zambia at the Wankuluku Stadium. (36-17)
Uganda’s Angella Nanyonjo scored the first try for Uganda converted by Charlotte Mudoola. Peace Lekuru and Charlotte scored the other tries for the Pearl of Africa while Zambia on the other hand managed to score 3 tries by Jane Malisa,Rennie Suzi Wilima and Mary Lyamba.
Mudoola kicked in five penalties and thrice split the uprights with her conversions to get Uganda across the line.
Uganda will face Kenya in their last group B game on 2nd November at the Muteesa II Wankulukuku Stadium.
Captain Peace Lekuru was the woman of the match.
Coaches Remarks:
Uganda: Coach Leonard Lubambula
”All we needed was to win the game and to also gauge our weaknesses. It has been evident the girls have put up a good fight. We had equal tries but we had more points. Very brilliant decision making by Charlotte Mudoola. She put in those points and that’s why we won the game. Going into our next game, we are going to focus on our set pieces. They weren’t that good. We are also looking at tightening our first line of defense. ”
Zambia: Coach Chibamba
”We didnt stick to our initial game plan. The weather was a bit hot for the ladies and they couldn’t contain it since we haven’t go time to adjust to it. The girsl came back stronger in the second half as you can see we have the same number of tries with Uganda. Going into the next game, i believe Kenya is more physical than Uganda and they are used to this weather.”
UGANDA SQUAD
1. Patricia Anek
2. Yvonne Najjuma
3. Faith Namugga
4. Sarah Kirabo
5. Cabrine Kirabo
6. Angella Nanyonjo
7. Mary Gloria Ayot
8. Lydia Namabiro
9. Sarah Nakafero
10. Charlotte Mudoola
11. Agnes Nakuya
12. Peace Lekuru
13. Isabella Ira
14. Grace Auma
15. Ritta Nadunga
16. Fazirah Namukwaya
17. Irene Nzige.
18. Immaculate Niinsima
19. Suzan Adong
20. Winnie Atyang
21. Aisha Nakityo
22 Norah Veronica
23. Christine Akello
Remaining Fixtures:
Kenya vs Zambia – 29th October
Uganda vs Kenya – 2nd November
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