The Uganda Rugby Cranes maintained the top spot in Pool C of the Rugby Africa Cup despite a shock 16-22 loss to Algeria at Kyadondo Rugby Grounds on Sunday.

Kobs head coach Morley Byekwaso has called for efficiency in front of goal after his side opened the Cecafa title defence with a goalless draw against DR Congo.

Rower Kathleen Noble will collect several slices of history when she represents Uganda at the Tokyo Olympics which begin on Friday.

Uganda Lady Rugby Cranes overcame an unhurried start to pummel Zimbabwe 41-00 at Kyadondo Rugby Grounds on Wednesday.

Uganda will make their 17th appearance in the Olympic Games having missed the 1976 Olympics in Montreal because of its partial support of the African boycott.

Halimah Nakaayi was not impressed after she finished far away from the podium after the women’s 800m race at Friday night’s Monaco Diamond League Meeting in France.