The Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee, Mr. Emmanuel Fudribo, released a statement in excitement to host the 2024 Rugby Africa Cup from Saturday, July 20 to Sunday, July 29 in Uganda.
“We are thrilled to host the Rugby Africa Cup in Uganda and showcase our country’s warm hospitality and passion for rugby. It has been an exciting couple of months in the journey leading up to this tournament and I can guarantee that this is the kind of tournament that will go down in the books of history as exceptional.
I want to thank all the people who have played an impactful role in ensuring this dream comes to life. Rugby Africa, the government of Uganda, our sponsors, the participating countries, and fans.
This tournament is a milestone for us, and we’re eager to share our vibrant culture and excitement for the sport as a nation with the continent. We’re ready to make this event an unforgettable experience for all teams, officials, and fans!”
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About Rugby Africa:
Rugby Africa (www.RugbyAfrique.com) is the continental governing body of rugby in Africa and one of the regional associations under World Rugby. It unites all African countries that play rugby union, rugby sevens, and women’s rugby. Rugby Africa organizes competitions, including the qualifying tournaments for the Rugby World Cup and the Africa Sevens, a qualifying competition for the Olympic Games. With 39 member unions, Rugby Africa is dedicated to promoting and developing rugby across the continent. World Rugby highlighted Ghana, Nigeria, and Zambia as three of the six emerging nations experiencing strong growth in rugby.
