Grace Nabaggala Credit: John Batanudde

Uganda Women have beaten Nigeria to guarantee at least a silver medal from Rugby 7s at the 13th African Games in Accra, Ghana.

Despite trailing in the match on two separate occasions, they won by 33-12 points. Grace Nabaggala, Lydia Namabiro (2), Grace Auma, and Racheal Mufuwa touched down for Uganda. Maimuna Nassozi kicked four conversions; the best success rate for Uganda in the tournament thus far.

Agnes Nakuya Credit: John Batanudde

Although Uganda is the lone unbeaten team, they are only two points ahead of second-placed Madagascar in the women’s standings.

Thus, for the gold medal, Uganda needs at least a losing bonus in their last match against Madagascar.

Ernest Akorebirungi joined Kawowo Sports in July 2019 after one year as a student volunteer at the Makerere University Games Union. He covers rugby for Kawowo Sports; a role in which he offers unique...

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