The Uganda Lady Cranes, fresh off the win at the Safari 7s, are in Dubai this weekend to kickstart their journey for a shot at the 2025 SVNS.
Coach Onen named a somewhat familiar side for the games, with just one debutante, Janat Nandutu.
“I am glad to be in Dubai. I want to work hard and make sure I perform for the team and become a mainstay,” said a reserved Nandutu in an interview with Kawowo Sports scribe Ernest Akorebirungi.
The 2024 edition of the Challenger competition kicks off with combined events at The Sevens Stadium in Dubai on 12-14 January, followed by Estadio Charrúa in Montevideo, Uruguay, on 8-10 March before standalone women’s and men’s events at Henryk Reyman’s Municipal Stadium in Krakow, Poland and Dantestadion in Munich, Germany respectively on 18-19 May.
“We’re feeling okay. We are ready to play. The weather is welcoming, and feels like home in Uganda.”
“Everyone is in high spirits and ready. We came here for the experience as the players and will give it our all,” said Captain Peace Lekuru.
Women’s pools:
Pool A: Belgium, Thailand, Papua New Guinea, Uganda
Pool B: China, Czechia, Mexico, Kenya
Pool C: Poland, Hong Kong China, Paraguay, Argentina
Ahead of the games this weekend, Philip Mugabi froze some moments of the Captain’s Run.
