05 July 2021 | Rugby

Ivan Magomu has been named captain of the Uganda Rugby Cranes.

The Uganda Rugby Union made the announcement on Tuesday through their Twitter handle.

The silky flyhalf will be assisted by former Rugby Cranes captain Brian Odongo and Heathens RFC captain Paul Epilo. Their first assignment will be to fly the Rugby Cranes steadily through their first post-COVID tournament – the 2021 Rugby Africa Cup.

The Black Pirates Rugby Club captain takes over the responsibility from Asuman Mugerwa and Brian Asaba who led the team in their last test matches during the 2019 Elgon Cup.

Mugerwa was named on the 28-man squad for the Africa Cup that kicks off this weekend at Kyadondo which gives the Rugby Cranes a sufficient supply of leadership for the tournament.

Uganda will play against Ghana and Algeria in the tournament which serves as a qualifier for the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

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