The men’s and women’s pools for the 2024 Entebbe 7s have been released, ahead of the start of the 2024 Nile Special 7s Series.
Stanbic Black Pirates were the men’s top seed from the 2023 series, followed by podium finishers Platinum Credit Heathens and KCB KOBs. They are, respectively, in pools A, B, and C.
The rest of the participating teams were drawn, including the invited Kisubi Pacers, Jaguars, Kyambogo, and Eagles.
Men’s Pools for Entebbe 7s (invitational*):
- Pool A: Pirates, Rhinos, Impis, Kisubi Pacers*.
- Pool B: Heathens, Walukuba, Rams, Jaguars*.
- Pool C: KOBs, Mongers, Warriors, Kyambogo*.
- Pool D: Hippos, Buffaloes, Elgon Wolves, Eagles*.
In the women’s competition, the top seed from 2023 Black Pearls are in Pool A and runners-up Avengers in Pool B.
Women’s Pools for Entebbe 7s (invitational*):
- Pool A: Black Pearls, Nile Rapids, She Wolves, Panthers*.
- Pool B: Avengers, Thunderbirds, Kitgum Queens, Kisubi Lady Pacers*.
The tournament will be played at the Works Grounds in Entebbe from August 10-11. It will kick off at 8 a.m. local time (EAT) on Saturday morning with Buffaloes taking on Elgon Wolves.
revisit 2022 edition
Heathens and Black Pearls were men’s and women’s Cup winners in 2022 when Entebbe last hosted a circuit on the national 7s series.
