Author: Wycliffe Kirunda

Jinja: Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled showdown as the National Rally Championship (NRC) returns to Jinja for the highly anticipated fourth round of the championship. With over 30 competitive crews ready to hit the tracks, expect fierce battles and high-stakes racing as they vie for crucial points in their respective categories. Leading the charge in the championship are the formidable duo of Yasin Nasser and Ali Katumba from the Moil Rally Team. Currently holding a commanding 57-point lead over their closest rival, Duncan Mubiru, they are determined to extend their advantage and solidify their position at the top of the…

The Cricket Cranes are gearing up for an exciting showdown as they embark on their journey to Namibia to face off against the formidable Namibian team in the Castle Lite Series. This will mark the Cricket Cranes’ third visit to Namibia, where they will be challenged by the highly-ranked associate nation in T20 cricket, currently standing at 13th in the world. Fresh off their triumphant victory in the inaugural Continent Cup T20 in Nairobi, the Cricket Cranes are oozing with confidence. Brian Masaba, the captain of the Cricket Cranes, will continue to lead the side, although they will be missing…

As the highly anticipated Nile Special 7s series 2023 commences, fans and players alike are gearing up for a thrilling journey filled with tears, jubilations, and unexpected twists. From the Stone City 7s in Jinja to destinations like Kampala, Tororo, Kitgum, and Fort Portal, the nation’s finest rugby teams will compete for the coveted National Rugby Sevens glory. The sevens calendar is not just about fierce competition but also a celebration of the sport, where fans bring flair, spread joy, and immerse themselves in the festive rugby atmosphere. The Jinja Hippos, reigning champions of the National Rugby Sevens, are eager…

In a pulsating showdown that kept cricket fans on the edge of their seats, Cricket Cranes triumphed over Kenya by a mere one run to claim victory in the highly anticipated Continent Cup T20 Final. With a tantalizing mix of exhilarating batting, disciplined bowling, and nail-biting moments, this final match proved to be an unforgettable spectacle. Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Cricket Cranes faced a challenging start as they lost their first wicket, Simon Ssesazi, with just one run on the board. The early blows continued to hamper their progress, as Kenneth Waiswa and Riazat Ali Shah…

After a successful tour to Qatar earlier this year, Cricket Cranes are off to Kenya for the inaugural edition of the Continent T20 Cup set to kick off on 7th -21st June 2023 in Nairobi with three other nations, hosts Kenya, Botswana and Rwanda. Having put up a good show in South Africa last year where they defeated Tanzania in the final , Uganda travel to Kenya for the inaugural competition with their heads up as the favourates despite missing out on the two opening bowlers, Miyagi June and Kyewuta Cosmas who are out due to injury. The squad also features…

East Enders sports hub, a newly established sports entity in the Busoga region is slowly taking full control of different sports in the region with cricket inclusive. After successfully organising the first edition of red ball four-day cricket event that consisted of three games at Jinja SS cricket oval and a Boxing event that was hosted at Jinja Town Hall last month, the hub has now focused on the second edition of red ball four-day cricket. The second edition is scheduled to start on 15th-19th May 2023 and conclude with the last game from 22nd -26th May 2023 at Jinja…

It’s of no doubt that a newly known and registered sports hub in Jinja, East Enders that kicked off their operations as early as last year through various engagements have landed an opportunity to manage and execute cricket activities in the Nile/Busoga region on behalf of Uganda Cricket Association but their commitment towards the growth of various sports in the region says it all. This comes after organising a successful professional boxing match that attracted a number of boxers in the Busoga region and beyond at Jinja Town Hall on 8th April 2023 after close to 40 years in the…

Not the way many wished to end the tournament that bowled off with a perfect weather on a Tuesday morning, but ended with two washed out games including the final between Uganda and Tanzania on a Sunday afternoon. Uganda has been a better side than any other team throughout the tournament after registering crucial wins against a high ranked UAE, Tanzania, Rwanda and a draw against Kenya in a washed-out game, results that will impact on their T20I rankings from their current standing at 21. Notable and phenomenal individual performances have been registered in the Uganda team with mainly the…

Summary of results  Game 1 UAE W v Kenya W UAE 84/9 Kenya 69/10 UAE won by 15 runs Game 2 Uganda W v Rwanda W Rwanda 61/10 Uganda 62/3 Uganda won by 7 wickets The Victoria series bowled off with two low scoring games on the scorecard that saw the hosts Uganda and UAE pick wins against Rwanda and Kenya respectively. Besides the weather that could have comfortably let UAE register a 15 run win over Kenya, they were too good with the ball after setting a low score of 84 runs in 20 overs. Despite Kenya winning the…

The second edition of Victoria Series that will see five countries compete against each other was launched today and all live actions will be happening at Lugogo cricket oval from April 16th- 23rd 2023. Host Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania and UAE will be the teams to compete with UAE who are the best ranked team out of the five making her debut visit to the pearl of Africa. With UAE at 15th, they are followed by Tanzania at 16th, Uganda on 21st, Kenya at 23rd and lastly Rwanda at 26th. The tournament has T20 international status therefore there are ranking…