Uganda Rugby Union has named a 12-woman travelling squad for the Rugby Africa Women's 7s and World Rugby SVNS 3 Africa Qualifiers at RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi.
Head coach Charles Onen selected the Lady Cranes outfit carrying momentum from an unbeaten pool run and silver medal at the 2026 Safari 7s.
Peace Lekuru will captain the side with Tina Akello serving as vice-captain for the continental assignment.
Coach Onen refined his line-up after using the Safari 7s to assess developmental trialists including Justine Anguchia, Latifah Tiko and Sarah Kirabo.
The Lady Cranes have been drawn in Pool C alongside Madagascar, Mauritius and Burkina Faso for the qualifiers.
Kigongo Ssebalamu joins the management as strength and conditioning coach.
The winner of the tournament secures direct qualification to the World Rugby SVNS 3 series.
Uganda finished runners-up at the last edition and will be targeting a maiden title this weekend.
Pool matches kick off on Saturday morning at the RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi.
The travelling squad includes experienced campaigners who featured prominently in the Safari 7s campaign.
Uganda's path to qualification runs through Pool C before potential knockout rounds on Sunday.
A top finish would secure Uganda's place on the global sevens circuit for the 2026/27 season.
Squad
- Peace Lekuru (captain)
- Tina Akello (vice-captain)
- Justine Anguchia
- Latifah Tiko
- Sarah Kirabo
- Plus seven other players
Coach: Charles Onen S&C: Kigongo Ssebalamu Pool C: Madagascar, Mauritius, Burkina Faso Venue: RFUEA Grounds, Nairobi
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Source: Scrummage Africa
