David GOMBE
The Lady Cricket Cranes have been flagged off on Friday 14th June at the National Council of Sports headquarters ahead of the sixth edition of the Kwibuka Cricket for peace Women’s T20 Tournament in Kigali, Rwanda.
Assistant general secretary David Katende hailed the Uganda Cricket Association towards the game in the country
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“I thank the Uganda Cricket Association for the support rendered towards the sport in the country. I call upon our representatives to go and fight to rise the Ugandan flag.” Stated Katende
Uganda will this time lock horns with Rwanda, debutants Mali and Tanzania from June 16th -23rd. Defending champions and three time winners Kenya have bowed out due to financial constraints.
Coach Michael Grace Ndiko will manage the Ugandan team and will be assisted by Ivan Kakande, fresh from coaching stint in Sri Lanka.
The Players:
Rita Musamali (Aziz Damani), Immaculate Nakisuyi (Aziz Damani) Joyce Mary Apio (Olila High School), Stephannie Nampiina (Aziz Damani), Esther Ilukor (Olila High), Damalie Busingye (Olila High), Evelyn Anyipo (Soroti Challengers), Sarah Walaza (Jinja SS), Mary Nyende Kagoya (Aziz Damani), Allako Proscovia (Olila High), Hildred Anyingo (Olila High), Susan Kakai (Jinja SS), Gloria Obukor (Olila High), Christine Anayo (Light SS).
Reserves:
Shubaiker Naigaga (Jinja SS), Janet Nakiranda (Victoria High).
Tournament fixtures
Tuesday, June 18th
Rwanda Vs Mali at 9:30am
Tanzania Vs Uganda at 1:30pm
Wednesday, June 19th
Mali Vs Tanzania at 9:30am
Uganda Vs Rwanda at 1:30pm
