Simbas anticipating intense clash against Uganda in Victoria Cup decider
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Reading Time: 2min | Fri. 03.11.23. | 11:48
Kenya is looking to end a 13-year title drought
The 2023 Victoria Cup reaches its climax with a showdown that every East African rugby enthusiast could only dream of.
Host nation, Uganda, will square off against their eternal rivals Kenya in the championship decider at the King’s Park Arena in Bweyogerere, Kampala on Sunday, 5 November at 4 p.m.
Curtis Aluoch speaks about the @KenyaSimbas 36-12 win over Zambia as well as Sunday's clash against Uganda which doubles up as the Elgon Cup first leg.#SupportTheSimbas #VictoriaCup2023 #ElgonCup pic.twitter.com/deG0lpj73J
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Kenya, the inaugural champions in 2010, currently lead the standings with 5 points. They opened their campaign with a 36-12 victory over Zambia at the Kyadondo Rugby Club on 1 November. With a +24 points difference, they are determined to avoid defeat against Uganda to end a 13-year title drought.
Uganda also secured a bonus point win over Zambia, defeating them 30-8 in the tournament’s opening match last weekend. This victory earned them 5 points with a +22 points difference.
They eagerly anticipate facing their fierce rivals in this match, which also marks the start of the Elgon Cup. They will rely on the leadership and experience of Ivan Magomu and Micheal Okorach, as well as the enthusiastic crowd in Bweyogerere, to clinch a victory
Kenya’s Simbas have the influential fullback Jone Kubu and captain George Nyambua to lead their charge in Kampala in what promises to be an electrifying contest. Fly half Brian Wahinya is also expected to play a pivotal role for the team.
Speaking before Sunday’s clash, Simbas assistant coach Curtis Aluoch acknowledged the intensity of these meetings and Sunday’s will be no different.
“Our matches against Uganda have always been intense derbies and the fans can’t afford to miss this one. We’ve analyzed our performance against Zambia, and we’re motivated for the upcoming battle against our brothers,” the tactician said.
Nyambua expressed his satisfaction with the opening win over Zambia but believes the team can perform even better against Uganda.
“I’m delighted with our victory against Zambia, but as we head into the Uganda fixture, we need to be sharper and raise our game against our opponents,” he said.
This highly anticipated match kicks off at 4 p.m and will be broadcast live on the Uganda Rugby Union’s YouTube Channel.
By KRU
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