Uganda Rugby Cranes Off to France for 2023 Rugby World Cup Qualifiers

During this tournament, Rugby Cranes beat Ghana but fell to Algeria. Although the head coach, Fred Mudoola is aware of how challenging Kenya can be, he nevertheless believes the team has had enough preparations to take on any opponents regardless of their world rankings.

The Silverbacks kicked off preparations for the second window of the 2022 FIBA World Cup qualifiers slated for next month in Kigali, Rwanda with a camp in Alexandria, Egypt. They have also played and lost three matches against Egypt, Jordan and Rwanda.

The tournament returns after four months since the last edition and the Kabaka of Buganda, His Majesty Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II is expected to grace the official opening match that will be played at Masaka Recreation Grounds.

The winners over two legs will qualify for the Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations that will take place October 21-30th in Maputo. Mozambique.

But the Federation of Motor Sports Associations of Uganda-FMU had requested permission to host a rally on July 24, 2022, in the Gardens, an event last held in 2013 before it was stopped by NARO over security and environmental concerns. According to FMU, the event, now one month away is a fundraising drive for Rally Ace Yusuf Bukenya, whose vehicle caught fire during a rally in Fort Portal, four years ago.

Bbosa said his main target is to parade a formidable side that will compete for the title in the 2022/2023 season. He says he will put focus on shaping a team that can face any opponent.

Speaking to URN, Arnold Katabi, the head of communications and publicity at FUBA, said a team of local-based players are already in Alexandria with the head coach, adding that they will switch to Kigali on June 28th, 2022.