Uganda, May 4 -- Uganda host the Rugby Africa Cup which is a qualifier for the 2027 Rugby World Cup at Namboole stadium.

This continental showpiece will take place from July 18-29 with eight African teams competing; Namibia, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Algeria, Uganda, Cote d'ivoire, Senegal and Burkina Faso.

Hon. Andrew Ojok Oulanyah who also serves as the vice president (commercial) at the Uganda Rugby Union (URU) moved a motion for parliament to pass a resolution paying tribute to the government for its successful bid to host the 2024 and 2025 editions of the Rugby Africa Cup.

He also urged the government to provide Shs2.5b to the union towards the preparations.

This motion was seconded by Hon Asuman Basaliwa, MP Bugiri Municipality.

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