The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) won two of its three games played by beating Tanzania 49 to 34 in Netball at Kenya Monetary Training Institute and also in volley ball by 03 to 0 in a very competitive match at the Arena indoor Kasarani.
Tanzania Netball Team put up a tough fight in the first five minutes of the game which was out played by the UPDF team as the game progressed .
This win keeps Ugandan Netball Team unbeaten throughout the competition.
However, UPDF was defeated by Muzinga Football team of Burundi by 2-1 in a game which as supposed to be a must win to keep its hope of getting a bronze.
Col. Jean Luc Habarugira of Burundi who opened the event encouraged the players to practice brotherhood while playing.
she said that Burundi and Uganda are one and called them to retain that friendship to expectations of East Africa Cup.
Among those who cheered the two teams were Brig Francis Takirwa head of mission and sports and UPDF Member of Parliament and Col. YK Kirui of Kenya.
