A delegation from the Uganda Rugby Union (URU) alongside it’s sponsors Nile Breweries visited the South African Excessive Fee in Kampala to debate the upcoming Rugby Africa Cup 2025 and the Webb Ellis Cup Tour. The Rugby Africa Cup 2025, set to happen at Mandela Nationwide Stadium in Kampala from July 8 to July 20, 2025, will characteristic eight high African rugby nations battling for continental glory and a spot within the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
The delegation, led by Wangechi Gitahi, Head of Advertising at Nile Breweries, and Isaac Lutwama Nsubuga, CEO of URU, was warmly obtained by Mr. Solly Sebola, the Chargé d’Affaires on the South African Excessive Fee in Uganda. The go to highlighted the shut ties between Uganda and South Africa on the planet of rugby.
The event will characteristic eight groups, together with Uganda, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Kenya, Algeria, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, and Morocco. The competitors will comply with a knockout format, beginning on the quarterfinal stage, with Uganda set to face Kenya of their opening match. The winner of the Rugby Africa Cup 2025 will robotically qualify for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
Nile Breweries, by means of its flagship model Nile Particular, has been a long-time supporter of Ugandan rugby and has as soon as once more pledged its assist for the Rugby Cranes. The event is anticipated to be a hit, because of the assist of key companions, together with Rockboom, MTN MoMo, NBS Sport, Uganda Tourism Board, CFAO Uganda, Uganda Airways, Vivo Power, and Speke Resort.
Isaac Lutwama, URU CEO: “Working intently with the South African Excessive Fee is so essential as a result of South Africa aren’t solely the reigning Rugby World Cup champions but additionally an enormous inspiration to us.”
Wangechi Gitahi, Head of Advertising at Nile Breweries: “Nile Particular has all the time been the primary fan of Ugandan Rugby, and this go to means so much to our journey of serving to our groups obtain huge goals.”
Mr. Solly Sebola, Cost d’Affaires on the South African Excessive Fee: “We’re honoured to host this delegation as Uganda prepares to host this essential Rugby event. South Africa is proud to carry the Webb Ellis Cup after successful the Rugby World Cup in France in 2023.”
