Jinja Hippos quintet, Pius Ogena in Scorpions squad to face Welsh team in Zanzibar

Pius Ogena is among the five players to feature for Scorpions.

RUGBY Jinja Hippos quintet, Pius Ogena in Scorpions squad to face Welsh team in Zanzibar

Fred Mwambu 10:04 - 31.05.2023

Jinja Hippos quartet of Tawfik Bagalana, David Wako, Yusuf Waiswa and Makita Dembele will be part of the African Scorpions RFC that will play Bryncethin RFC from Wales in a friendly on Thursday in Zanzibar.

The four are joined by Nile Special Rugby Premiership top try scorer Pius Ogen from Kobs and Ivan Kirabo from Rhinos in the team.

Jinja Hippos coach Saidi Atibu coaches the team.

“As a club that promotes talent and fosters growth, we know that this is a significant opportunity for our players to showcase their skills and represent Uganda as a whole,” Hippos said in a statement.

African Scorpions RFC is an esteemed African of the Barbarians Club, founded in 1959.

Bryncethin Rugby Football Club is a Welsh rugby union team based in Bryncethin, South Wales.

African Scorpions RFC is an esteemed African of the Barbarians Club, founded in 1959.

Bryncethin Rugby Football Club is a Welsh rugby union team based in Bryncethin, South Wales.