Uganda managed to overcome hosts Rwanda to clinch an impressive fifth place at the 2021 Men’s African Nations Volleyball Championship in Kigali.
The Volleyball Cranes fought from from a set down before sealing a 3-1 (21-25, 25-23, 25-20, 25-13) at the magnificent Kigali Arena.
The milestone is one of the best Sporting Moment this year for Uganda whose national team was making its debut at the championship.
Right attacker Daudi Okello has been outstanding but coach Shilla Omuriwe Buyingo who was appointed prior to the tournament, will take much credit.
The victory on Tuesday was sweet revenge after the Volleyball Cranes had lost to Rwanda 3-2 in the last group game on September 10th.
On Tuesday, Rwanda took the first set 25-21 but the Volleyball Cranes fought back to win the next three sets including the last (4th) one which they won 25-13!
It has been an impressive outing for Uganda who came second in Pool A after wins over Burundi and Burkina Faso, despite that 3-2 loss to the hosts, to storm the Quarterfinal.
The team then lost to Egypt 3-1 in Quarters in a game Uganda took the first set 30-28.
Uganda then beat DR Congo 3-1 in the first classification game on Monday to set a derby clash with neighbours Rwanda.
