The Lady Rugby Cranes, Uganda’s national women’s rugby sevens team, has been officially flagged off for the Rugby Africa Women’s 7s Cup set to take place in Accra, Ghana, on November 9 and 10.
The send-off ceremony took place on Wednesday, November 6, at the National Council of Sports (NCS) offices in Lugogo, with a contingent of 13 players and five officials embarking on their mission.
The two-day tournament, initially planned for October in Tunisia, was rescheduled to November and relocated to Accra, bringing fresh anticipation for Uganda’s squad, who recently secured a third-place finish at the Safari Sevens in Nairobi.
Headed to Ghana with a renewed sense of determination, the Lady Cranes aim to build on this recent success and continue their upward trajectory in African rugby sevens.
Uganda has been drawn into Pool C, where they will face competitive sides from Zambia, Senegal, and Ivory Coast.
This tournament presents a significant opportunity for the team to showcase their growth on the continental stage and contend with some of Africa’s top rugby nations.
The Lady Cranes squad traveling to Accra includes:
Peace Lekuru (C)
1. Lydia Namabiro
2. Yvonne Najjuma
3. Lona Amoli
4. Tina Akello
5. Maimuna Nassozi
6. Fazira Namukwaaya
7. Unity Namulala
8. Jannat Nandudu
9. Gertrude Kateesa
10. Grace Auma
11. Grace Nabaggala
With the team’s recent performance at the Safari Sevens and a strong contingent of experienced and emerging talent, the Lady Cranes are hopeful for a solid outing in Accra.
