Today Kenya hosts Uganda in the second leg of the Elgon Cup which doubles as the opening round of the 2017 Rugby Africa Gold Cup.
Uganda remains optimistic to make up and earn a win after losing 18-23 to the Simbas in the first leg of the Elgon Cup at Legends in Kampala.
Brian Odongo will captain the Rugby Cranes in today’s opening Gold Cup game which also doubles as the second leg against the Kenya Simbas as there are a number of major surprises in the team selection.
Starting line-up
Forwards
- Asuman Mugerwa
- Alex Mubiru
- Brian Odongo
- Mathias Ochwo
- Charles Uhuru
- Brian Asaba
- Scot Oluoch
- Marvin Odongo
Backs
- Ivan Kirabo
- Ivan Magomu
- James Odongo
- Pius Ogena
- Michael Okorach
- Lawrence Ssebuliba
- Philip Wokorach
Substitutes; Cyrus Wathum, Collins Kimbowa, Adnan Mutebi, Cox Muhigwa, Musa Mwonge, Gerald Ssewakambo, Justin Kimono, Makmot Kevin.
Management Team
John Duncan – Head Coach
Robert Sseguya – Ass. Coach
Steve Buyungo – Doctor
Emmanuel Baine- Team Manager
Robert Omuna- Ass. Team Manager
Saturday, 24 June:
Africa Gold Cup
Kenya vs. Uganda – 4pm, Nairobi
