Rugby Cranes Triumph Over Zambia 30-8 in Victoria Cup Clash

Ibrahim Jjunju
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Uganda, seeking redemption and a strong start in the Victoria Cup, displayed an impressive performance by securing a 30-8 win against Zambia at the Kings Park Arena in Bweyogerere.

Coach Fred Mudoola strategically introduced debutantes Timothy Kisiga and Shakim Ssembusi, a move that added vigor to the team’s dynamics and left a positive impact on both the fans and players.




Match Highlights:




Event Details
Opening Move Captain Ivan Magomu initiated the scoring with a penalty, setting the tone for Uganda’s assertiveness.
Leveling Response Zambia responded with a penalty, briefly equalizing the score at 3-3, capitalizing on a physical advantage.
Strategic Play Magomu’s tactical kicks propelled Uganda to a 6-3 lead, demonstrating their prowess in strategic maneuvers.
Debutant Brilliance Debutante Shakim Ssembusi’s precise pass led to Eric Mulamula’s try, solidifying Uganda’s lead at 13-3.
First-Half Closure Timothy Kisiga contributed with a well-executed try, concluding the first half with an 18-3 lead for Uganda.

 




Second-Half Momentum:

Uganda continued their dominance in the second half, with Mark Omoding scoring an early try, extending their lead to 23-3. Despite Zambia’s resilient efforts resulting in a try, Uganda maintained control, securing a penalty try that concluded the game at 30-8.

Post-Match Reflections:




Captain Ivan Magomu expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance, acknowledging a slow start but commending the players for their spirited comeback.

“First of all, I would like to thank the boys for the spirited performance they put up. We started a bit slow but we picked up,” said Magomu.

Zambia Captain Ali Bhika acknowledged the challenges faced and emphasized the learning opportunities for his team.

“It’s not a score line that we wanted, but it is upon us to see where we fell short and correct those errors,” said Zambia captain Ali Bhika.

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