Ugandan MP promises to keep women’s rugby facilities safe from ‘land grabbers’

Ugandan MP vows to keep women’s rugby safe

JOHANNESBURG, May 4 (ANA) – Ugandan member of parliament Michael Kakembo has vowed to keep the Busambaga grounds in Entebbe safe from ‘land grabbers’ to keep women’s rugby in the area growing.

Kakembo attended the Central Region Women’s 10s over the weekend, and said: “I’m very happy to have got the chance to watch women’s rugby in my area.

Referring to the threat of land grabbers in the region, Kakembo said: “I pledge to support the efforts of all stakeholders ensuring that this game is played well and safely.”

Eight teams took part in the Central Region Women’s 10s, with the Black Pearls suffering their first loss to a determined Avengers side during the final leg of the Uganda Rugby Union Central Women’s 10s.

Despite the loss, Black Pearls were crowned overall Central region Champions while Avengers were the third leg winners.

Blue Whales emerged overall Champions of the Tier B central women’s 10s, while Black Diamonds were the third leg winners of Tier B.

The Eastern region final circuit was concluded with an awards ceremony for the most valued players, upcoming players and the overall regional winner.

Mbale Eagles were crowned overall winners of the Eastern Regional women’s 10s. Nabalayo Christine of Nyondo (Most Valuable Player (MVP) round 2), Namalemba Habiba of Bumageni (MVP round 3), Gamisa Mariam of Mbale Eagles (upcoming player round 1), Ngiro Patricia (upcoming player round 2) and Nambuya Sandra of Nyondo were the other award winners of the day.

The Northern region will have their final circuit in Gulu hosted by Gulu Sprinters on Saturday. Lira Matrix, Aduku Tigers, Kitgum Queens and Gulu Sprinters are the teams that will take part in this circuit. – African News Agency (ANA), Editing by Michael Sherman