Two international match officials have joined the Kampala Association of Rugby Referees roster for the 2024 Nile Special 7s Series finale.

Elisha Muzonda and Tinashe Kamwenje flew in from Zimbabwe to officiate the Rujumba 7s at Kings Park.

Tinashe Kamwenje officiating during the 2024 Rujumba 7s Credit: John Philip Mugabi

Kamwenje’s first assignment was the pool match between Jinja Hippos and Sailors in Pool D.

Elisha Muzonda officiating during the 2024 Rujumba 7s Credit: John Philip Mugabi

Muzonda’s first was to award a walkover to Rhinos after Impis arrived late for their Pool C tie.

This is the second exchange of match officials between Uganda Rugby Union (URU) and Zimbabwe Rugby Union (ZRU).

In September, 2023 URU Awards Referee of the Year Umar Balikkanda was the center referee during the Harare Rugby (XVs) league final.

Ernest Akorebirungi is a rugby reporter, presenter and commentator. Since 2019, he has covered multiple rugby tournaments locally, regionally and internationally, including the African Games and two Rugby...

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