Uganda’s Head Coach, Charles Onen, has expressed confidence in his team’s preparation ahead of the Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens tournament 2023.
The tournament will also act as the Paris Olympic Games 2024 qualifier.
The tournament, set to attract eight teams, will take place between Oct. 14 and Oct. 15 in Monastir, Tunisia.
“We are putting in a lot of work and the team is looking very sharp.
“Over time, our players have gained the experience and we are confident the team will perform well in Tunisia,” a confident Onen told Xinhua on Monday.
Uganda is in Group A, alongside reigning champions South Africa, Zimbabwe and hosts Tunisia.
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In the last tournament, last year, Uganda finished fourth, Madagascar came second and Tunisia won bronze.
Group B features Ghana, Kenya, Zambia and Madagascar.
The winner will automatically qualify for the Olympic Games in Paris 2024.
Uganda’s squad are Agnes Nakuya, Grace Auma, Lydia Namabiro, Peace Lekuru, Sarah Kirabo and Yvonne Najjuma.
Others include Mary Gloria Ayot, Maimunah Nassozi, Sandra Amoli Lona, Ritta Nadunga, Grace Nabaggala and Rachel Mufuwa. (Xinhua)
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