BOITUMELO RANTAO
UGANDA’S quest for an African Basketball Championship (Afrobasket) qualification berth has been delayed after their fixtures postponed due to an outbreak of COVID-19.
Five members of Uganda’s delegation tested positive for COVID-19 upon arrival in Monastir, Tunisia for the Group E fixtures against Egypt, Morocco, and Cape Verde.
“It’s a huge relief for us. We are delighted and excited at the opportunity to compete again. We are confident that our team will qualify and be in Kigali in August,” Nassir Sserunjogi – FUBA President
Members of the Uganda delegation (players, coaches, and additional official members) were asked to quarantine as the bubble environment would have been compromised if they were to continue with their Afrobasket qualifying games.
Uganda’s fixtures against Cape Verde, Egypt , and Morocco have been scheduled to take place between 15 June and 15 July 2021, at a yet to be disclosed venue.
