In a big present of partnership and pan-African unity, a joint delegation from Nile Breweries and the Uganda Rugby Union (URU) paid a courtesy go to to the South African Excessive Fee in Kampala forward of two landmark occasions: the Rugby Africa Cup 2025 and the Webb Ellis Cup Tour.
The delegation, led by Wangechi Gitahi, Head of Advertising and marketing at Nile Breweries, and URU CEO Isaac Lutwama Nsubuga, was warmly obtained by Mr. Solly Sebola, the Chargé d’Affaires and appearing Head of Mission on the Excessive Fee.
The go to underscored the shut rugby relations between Uganda and South Africa, particularly as Uganda gears as much as host the continent’s premier rugby match and showcase the Webb Ellis Cup–the most prestigious trophy in world rugby, at present held by South Africa following their World Cup triumph in France in 2023.
Talking on the Excessive Fee, URU CEO Isaac Lutwama highlighted the symbolic significance of the go to.
“South Africa is not only the reigning Rugby World Cup champion–they are a supply of inspiration. The presence of the Webb Ellis Cup in Uganda will energize our gamers and followers as we intention to qualify for the 2027 Rugby World Cup. We thank Nile Particular for his or her unwavering help and perception in Ugandan rugby,” he stated.
Wangechi Gitahi echoed the sentiment, reaffirming Nile Particular’s long-standing dedication to the sport.
“Nile Particular has at all times been Uganda rugby’s greatest supporter. This go to displays our collective dream to see Uganda attain the worldwide stage. Internet hosting the Rugby Africa Cup and seeing the Webb Ellis Cup up shut is a rallying name for each participant, fan, and accomplice who believes within the gold spirit of our sport,” she stated.
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The Rugby Africa Cup 2025 will run from July 8 to July 20 on the renovated Mandela Nationwide Stadium in Kampala.
The match doubles as a qualifier for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia, with the winner incomes computerized qualification. Uganda will face arch-rivals Kenya within the opening quarterfinal.
Different taking part nations embody defending champions Zimbabwe, Namibia, Algeria, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, and Morocco, who secured qualification through the North Africa Repechage. The match will comply with a knockout format.
Mr. Sebola, on behalf of the South African mission, recommended Uganda’s preparation and expressed hope that the 2 nations will stand collectively on the subsequent World Cup.
“We’re proud to share this second with Uganda. The Webb Ellis Cup’s go to will encourage a brand new era of African rugby followers. We sit up for seeing Uganda be a part of South Africa as Africa’s representatives on the 2027 Rugby World Cup,” he stated.
The Rugby Africa Cup is backed by a formidable roster of native and worldwide companions together with Nile Particular, Rockboom, MTN MoMo (official ticketing accomplice), NBS Sport (broadcast accomplice), Uganda Tourism Board, CFAO Uganda, Uganda Airways, Vivo Vitality, and Speke Resort.
The Webb Ellis Cup Tour, which is able to accompany the match, provides followers a once-in-a-lifetime alternative to have interaction with rugby’s most coveted prize and rally behind the Rugby Cranes as they intention for world qualification.
