Quarter Closing Outcomes
Zimbabwe 43:8 Morrocco
Algeria 41:6 Cote’Divore
Namibia 55:17 Senegal
Uganda 24: 32 Kenya
On the ongoing Rugby Africa Cup at Namboole Stadium, Uganda’s Rugby Cranes have been knocked out of semifinal competition after a 32-24 defeat to the Kenya Simbas in a hard-fought encounter.
The match began with excessive depth as each side examined one another within the opening minutes.
Uganda practically took the lead early on when Adrian Kasito latched onto an extended ball from Ian Arnold Munyani, outjumping Jonny Kubu to the touch down.
Nevertheless, the attempt was dominated out, and the ensuing penalty was missed by Philip Wokorach—an early warning signal of missed alternatives for the hosts.
Kenya, lacking their star try-scorer Beldad Ogeta as a result of damage, struck first within the twenty first minute.
Uganda’s protection faltered as Ivan Claude Otema missed back-to-back tackles, and Aaron Afwonyiroth couldn’t cowl in time.
Griffin Chao took full benefit, touchdown the primary attempt.
The conversion, nonetheless, was missed.
Kenya doubled their lead within the thirty fifth minute when Barry Younger powered by means of to attain below the posts, although the conversion was once more missed.
Uganda responded simply earlier than halftime as Aaron Afwonyiroth broke by means of and arrange Wokorach, who scored and transformed to convey the rating to 12-7 on the break.
The second half started with Kenya’s Barry Younger sneaking in a drop purpose to increase their lead.
Uganda had possibilities, together with a penalty kick that went huge, earlier than lastly scoring by means of Wokorach following a Kenyan dealing with error.
Nevertheless, a front-row substitution within the sixtieth minute proved expensive for Uganda.
Kenya capitalized on a scrum turnover to attain one other attempt, which was efficiently transformed.
Griffin Chao added a second attempt within the 66th minute, additional extending Kenya’s lead.
Uganda confirmed resilience, with Timothy Kisiga intercepting and launching a fast counterattack supported by Wokorach, who scored and transformed to maintain hopes alive.
Within the seventieth minute, Kasito’s kick-and-chase allowed captain Byron Oketayot to the touch down, with the conversion narrowing the hole.
However Kenya sealed the win with Barry Younger’s second drop purpose and a closing penalty kick, closing the match at 32-24.
The Simbas now advance to the semifinals to face defending champions Zimbabwe, whereas Algeria will tackle Namibia within the different semifinal.
Pricey scrum turnovers and missed kicks ended Uganda’s semifinal hopes.
The Rugby Cranes will now compete within the placement matches.
