Uganda Lacrosse Cranes against New Zealand at the 2023 World Championships

Overview:

Uganda Lacrosse Cranes will now face Switzerland on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 in a placement game.

2023 World Lacrosse Championships:

Round one:

  • Uganda 02-15 New Zealand

Uganda Lacrosse Cranes’ disappointing run at the 2023 World Championship in USA continued with a 02-15 defeat to New Zealand in round one.

Uganda fell for the fifth time consecutively after four group stage losses to Denmark (02-09), Wales (04-17), France (05-13) and Japan (00-18).

Uganda Lacrosse Cranes goalkeeper in action

In the four group stage games, Uganda had scored 11 goals and conceded 57 goals.

Uganda will now face Switzerland on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 in a placement game.

The quarter final has USA versus Israel, England against Australia, Canada will face Jamaica and Japan will play Haudenosaunee.

Uganda Lacrosse senior men’s national team

  • Goalkeepers: Andrew Asimwe, Allan Amone, Daniel Otimu
  • Defenders: Innocent Anyala, Benard Otim, Phillips Max, Damson Lyaleng
  • Long speed midfielders: Chris Palanda, Micheal Ochan
  • Defensive midfielders: Solomon Adiyo, Francis Odong, Martin Komakech
  • Midfielders: Roger Anywar, Keith Lubangakene, Owen Waluku, John Brian Mukaga, Yosef Ngowe, Paul Mbusa, Edward Komakech, Aaron Lyaleng
  • Attackers: Swaibu Meliga, Benjamin Ojok, Faisal Nsubuga, Finn Phillips

All Day 7 Results (Tuesday, June 27):

  • Puerto Rico 06-07 England
  • Germany 04-09 Japan
  • Netherlands 07-18 Australia
  • Jamaica 07-06 Italy
  • Haudenosaunee 13-03 Hong Kong
  • Israel 06-05 Ireland
  • Sweden 11-06 Switzerland
  • Austria 08-09 Czech Republic
  • Korea 07-06 Denmark
  • Mexico 07-06 Wales
  • Uganda 02-15 New Zealand
  • Lativa 05-18 France

Group stage results:

Monday, June 26

  • France 06-07 Wales
  • Australia 04-19 Italy
  • Jamaica 10-06 New Zealand
  • Mexico 07-14 Hong Kong
  • Israel 14-04 Czech Republic
  • Netherlands 04-01 Lativa
  • Australia 06-10 Haudenosaunee
  • Peru 17-05 Korea
  • Phillipines 09-03 Sweden
  • Poland 09-04 Switzerland
  • Canada 11-04 England

 Sunday, June 25 Results:

  • Australia 06-09 Hong Kong
  • Switzerland 04-16 Germany
  • Phillipines 11-04 Czech Republic
  • England 01 – 18 USA
  • Denmark 03 -23 Japan
  • Poland 11-07 New Zealand
  • Korea 04-07 Lativa
  • Italy 15-05 Scotland

Saturday Results (June 24)

  • Wales 01-14 Japan
  • Netherlands 12-03 Korea
  • Scotland 07-09 Hong Kong
  • Germany 09-06 New Zealand
  • Poland 04-06 Jamaica
  • Lativa 07-08 Ireland
  • Australia 03-10 Canada

David Isabirye is a senior staff writer for Kawowo Sports where he covers most of the major events.

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