Lekuru sets try-scoring record as Black Pearls lift 2024 women’s league trophy

Black Pearls were, on Saturday afternoon, officially crowned the 2024 women’s league national champions.

The ceremony was held at Kings Park, their home ground, after the final league match with Ewes. Black Pearls beat Ewes by 60-12 points.

Black Pearls duo of Emilly Lekuru and Charlotte Mudoola won the season’s top try scorer and golden boot awards.

The 2024 Unmatched in Gold #WNSRPL Golden Boot winner is Black Pearls Charlotte Theresa Mudoola.

Congratulations Charlotte Mudoola.#GutsGritGold#UnmatchedinGold pic.twitter.com/LoMyld7s7S

— Uganda Rugby Union (@UgandaRugby) May 18, 2024

Lekuru scored a record-breaking sixty-nine tries. This is the highest tally that has ever been achieved in Ugandan rugby for both men and women.

The 2024 Unmatched in Gold #WNSRPL Top Try Scorer is Black Pearls Emily Lekuru.

Congratulations Emily Lekuru.#GutsGritGold#UnmatchedinGold pic.twitter.com/rUFKy0IzJ5

— Uganda Rugby Union (@UgandaRugby) May 18, 2024

However, in a surprising twist, the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award went to Nile Rapids’ Minat Namono.

The 2024 Unmatched in Gold #WNSRPL League MVP is Nile Rapids Namono Minat

Congratulations Minat.#GutsGritGold#UnmatchedinGold pic.twitter.com/vse1cFu1j2

— Uganda Rugby Union (@UgandaRugby) May 18, 2024

This marks the conclusion of the women’s local XVs season. The next tournament will be the national 7s series.