As the 13th African Games approach their climax, the spotlight intensifies on Team Uganda, as they gear up for pivotal matchups across various disciplines in Ghana.
Uganda’s top athletes are primed for a Thursday packed with high-stakes competitions.
In rugby, Uganda’s men’s 7s team is set for a crucial showdown against Benin at 2pm EAT, followed by a highly anticipated clash with Kenya at 7.50pm EAT.
Meanwhile, the women’s rugby team will face off against Nigeria at 2.44pm EAT and conclude their day against Madagascar at 5.50pm EAT.
Attention will then shift to the women’s football bronze medal match, where the Queen Cranes will lock horns with Senegal in what promises to be a thrilling encounter.
In athletics, Uganda’s Abu Salim Mayanja, fueled by dreams of Olympic glory, kicks off his quest in the men’s 1500m alongside compatriot Ronald Musagala, with heats scheduled for 9pm EAT.
The boxing ring will see Muzamir Ssemuddu representing Uganda in a potentially gripping semifinal bout against Egyptian Elsayed Omar in the light middleweight category.
The athletics contingent is not to be overlooked, with Jacent Nyamahunge, Emmanuel Aboda, Allan Ngobi, and Benson Okot navigating their respective 200m round one heats.
Additionally, Aciru Knight, Halima Nakayi, and Ronald Musagala are set to showcase their prowess in the 1500m event.
Medal Count for Team Uganda at 2023 African Games
*Swimming
1 Bronze
Gloria Muzito
Women’s 100m freestyle
*Weightlifting
55Kg Category
1 Silver (Total)
1 Silver (Clean & Jerk)
1 Bronze (Snatch)
All from Davis Niyoita
*Badminton
1 Gold
Women’s doubles
Husinah Kobugabe & Gladys Mbabazi
1 Silver
Women’s singles
Husinah Kobugabe
1 Bronze
Women’s Singles
Fadillah Shamika
*Cycling
1 Gold
Individual Time Trial
Charles Kagimu
*Athletics
1 Silver
Halima Nakaayi (800m)
1.SILVER
Peruth Chemutai (3000m Steeplechase)
1 Bronze
Joyce Lalam (Javelin throw)
*BOXING
Bronze
Innocent Tumusiime (Minimum Weight)
Murungi Kassim
(Featherweight)
Overall Total 13 medals (2 Gold, 5 Silver, 6 Bronze )
