“We are ready to start hosting local and international games “- Peter Ogwang

The State Minister for Sports Hon. Peter Ogwang has said Africa Rugby has unanimously accepted Uganda’s bid to host the 2024 and 2025 Editions of Rugby Africa Cup at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

The Minister noted that the current renovations at Namboole have taken care of several other sports disciplines, including Rugby and said he is glad to report that Uganda is ready to start hosting both local and international games.

To ensure readiness, this morning the minister inspected the Rugby playing field at Namboole, together with the President of Uganda Rugby Union, Kayangwe Godwin.

“Thank you for pushing this bid. Special thanks to the H.E President Kaguta Museveni and the Minister of Education and Sports, Mama Janet Museveni for the unwavering support in making this possible. Thank you Africa Rugby for the vote of confidence.The future of sports in Uganda is on a fast lane,” Hon. Peter Ogwang said.