The first half saw both teams squandering several try and penalty scoring opportunities and they went into the break tied at 0 - 0. In the second half Uganda broke the deadlock through Fortunate Irankunda. The conversion was missed and a couple of minutes later, Kenya hit back through their captain Celestine Masinde. The conversion was also missed and as the minutes wore down, Uganda mounted pressure on the Kenyans but were not able to cross the whitewash. Christine Kizito slotted home a penalty. The Ugandans made several more raids into Kenyan territory but were unable to score again. The game ended at 8 - 5.
Of concern to the Ugandans are poor field as well as goal kicks. Wayward lineout throws cost the Ugandans a lot of possession as well. On a good note, the back line has finally clicked and this is probably due to former Uganda flyhalf Ronnie Lutakome having taken over as the assistant coach. Bobby Musinguzi resigned due to work commitments. The scrum downs still remain solid but Uganda need to take advantage of their superiority in this area.
Ugandan team
- Warry Nambirige
- Fortunate Irankunda
- Christine Kizito
- Evelyn Aweku (vice captain)
- Hellen Gizamba
- Rosenburg Kanyunyuzi
- Aaliya Adania
- Josephine Namayega
- Harriet Kayonjo
- Prossy Nakakande (captain)
- Beatrice Atim
- Brenda Kayiyi
- Charlotte Mudoola
- Helen Buteme
- Rebecca Akwenyu
- Jackie Musoke
- Winnie Atiang
- Claire Anena
- Asha Nakityo
- Mary Kyoita
- Hadijah Namuyanja
Team manager – Edmond Owor
Assistant team manager – Anne Sizomu Alan
Additional reporting at http://www.irb.com/newsmedia/regional/newsid=2039403.html#zimbabwe+kenya+enjoy+wins+africa
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