What began as a routine cricket tour to Rwanda developed into one thing way more significant for Uganda’s Cowcorner aspect a connection constructed on shared values, neighborhood spirit, and real hospitality.
Talking on behalf of the group, interim chairman Allan Ssemakula expressed deep appreciation to the Rwanda Cricket Affiliation for the nice and cozy reception and powerful sense of camaraderie prolonged all through the go to.
From the group’s arrival, he stated, Cowcorner felt welcomed and comfy.
Ssemakula additionally recommended the Rwandan Silverbacks, a social cricket outfit whose mission carefully aligns with Cowcorner’s philosophy.
Like their Ugandan counterparts, the Silverbacks are made up of working-class gamers devoted not solely to competing on the sector but additionally to inspiring younger cricketers.
Past matches, they manage fundraising initiatives to help college students in each sport and teachers — an effort Cowcorner enormously admires.
The Silverbacks maintain matches as soon as a month, a construction Cowcorner is now contemplating adopting again dwelling.
The Ugandan aspect is exploring common fixtures and probably introducing a membership subscription mannequin.
Additionally they expressed eagerness to host the Silverbacks in Uganda quickly, hoping to reciprocate the heat they skilled in Kigali.
Ssemakula additional acknowledged the constant backing of Cricket Uganda, whose help helped make the tour potential.
On the host aspect, Rwanda Cricket Affiliation Common Supervisor Emmanuel Byiringiro highlighted the long-standing cricket ties between the 2 nations.
Uganda, he famous, performed a major function in growing the game in Rwanda’s early years, with pioneering coaches serving to set up foundational buildings.
He welcomed the renewed engagement between the present era of gamers as a continuation of that shared historical past.
Byiringiro reaffirmed the affiliation’s dedication to nurturing social cricket.
Groups such because the Silverbacks and Bakambwe proceed to go to cricket hubs throughout Rwanda, motivating rising gamers and demonstrating the pathways obtainable inside the sport.
He described the tour as one other constructive step for cricket’s progress within the area.
On the sector, Cowcorner claimed the three-match collection 2–0.
Within the opening recreation on February 20, they efficiently chased 74 runs, sealing a three-wicket victory after a tense end.
The second match noticed Cowcorner submit 136/4, powered by half-centuries and key partnerships.
Rwanda’s Silverbacks mounted a spirited response however fell simply three runs brief whereas chasing 11 within the closing over.
The ultimate fixture was washed out by heavy rain, but the climate did little to dampen spirits, as each side continued celebrations off the sector.
Cowcorner’s squad has since returned safely to Uganda, carrying greater than only a collection win they depart with strengthened friendships and a partnership that guarantees to develop effectively past this tour.
