Cricket Cranes fail semifinal test against Namibia at African Games
Semifinal Result: Uganda vs. Namibia Cricket Cranes lost their first game at the African Games at the wrong time with the loss knocking them out of the Gold medal contest. Namibia barely made it through to the semifinals won the toss and elected to bat first and they could only manage 111/7 in their 20…
Cricket Cranes made to sweat for win against South Africa
Cometh the moment, cometh the man! Cricket Cranes needed the heroics of Captain Brian Mark Masaba to win a last-ball thriller against South Africa in their last group match at the African Games. Uganda needed 11 off the final 6 balls with Masaba on strike and he backed himself clobbering the first ball for six…
Francis Ategeka: The Cricket Oval Curator who sought safe haven in West Africa
For the past two decades, Francis Ategeka, 42, has had a special calling to look after the treasured wicket and cricket ovals in general. Ategeka, popularly known as Mutooro, left his native home area of Fort Portal City, Western Uganda, about 295 KM from the capital Kampala where he settled. Lady luck smiled upon him…
Cricket Cranes put Ghana to the sword at African Games
African Games: Uganda v Ghana Cricket Cranes barely broke a sweat as they matched to a 121-run win against African Games hosts Ghana. Uganda won the toss and elected to bat first and the opening combination of Simon Ssesazi (90) and Roger Mukasa (69) put on a stand of 160 to set the tone for…
Cricket Cranes make light work of Kenya in African Games opener
Cricket Cranes made light work of Kenya in their opener at the African Games, claiming a 72-run victory. Uganda won the toss and elected to bat first and despite a shaky start, they were able to consolidate with opener Roger Mukasa (59) steading the ship. Dinesh Nakrani (43) and Cosmas Kyewuta (17) delivered some nasty…
Cricket Cranes face familiar foe in African Games opener
Cricket Cranes will start their hunt for gold at the African Games against their East African rivals Kenya. Uganda won the last meeting between the two at the T20 World Cup Qualifiers in Namibia but with a different target in sight, recent bias favours no one. As the Cricket Cranes continue to build up for…
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