Black Pirates reveal 26-man traveling squad ahead of Kabras RFC Enterprise Cup date

Black Pirates have named their traveling squad ahead of the Enterprise Cup final clash against Kabras RFC set for Saturday, May 30 at the RFUEA Grounds.

Former Kabras RFC player Eliphaz Emong has been included in the squad and is in line to face his former side in the highly anticipated final.

The travelling squad also features several Uganda Cranes internationals including Eric Mula, Conrad Wanyama, William Nkore, Timothy Kisiga, Haruna Muhammad, Davis Shimwa, Alex Aturinda, Moses Zziwa, Frank Kidega, Sydney Gongodyo, Mubarak Wandera and ⁠Isaac Massanganzira the captain.

The squad features 15 forwards and 11 backs with Kidega, Aturinda and Wanyama serving as the assistant captains.

Black Pirates secured their place in the final after edging Nondescripts RFC 20-17 in a tightly contested semi-final played at Kings Park in Uganda.

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The Ugandan side showed resilience to hold off a spirited Nondies comeback and book a place in the decider, where they will be looking to dethrone a Kabras RFC side that has dominated the competition in recent years.

Kabras RFC head into the final as defending champions and remain unbeaten in the Enterprise Cup since 2019, underlining their status as one of the most dominant rugby sides in the region.

The Sugarmen will now be chasing another piece of silverware after recently clinching a historic fifth consecutive Kenya Cup title following their 14-8 victory over KCB Rugby at the Kakamega Showground.