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Uganda Crush Sierra Leone by 114 Runs in Africa Continental Cup 2026 Opener

By Today News Hours Editorial Desk

Uganda defeated Sierra Leone by 114 runs in the third match of the Africa Continental Cup 2026, played at the Gahanga B Ground in Kigali City on Wednesday, September 9.

Batting first, Uganda posted a strong total of 250 for 3 in their 20 overs. Olipa Gerald was the standout performer, remaining unbeaten on 83 off 34 balls, an innings that earned him the Player of the Match award.

In reply, Sierra Leone could only manage 136 for 4 in their 20 overs, falling well short of the target. Lansana Lamin top-scored for Sierra Leone with 19 runs off 28 balls, while Abu Bakarr Kamara contributed 17 runs off 18 balls before being caught by Riazat Ali Shah off the bowling of Kenneth Waiswa.

Uganda's bowlers shared the wickets effectively, with Kenneth Waiswa finishing with figures of 2 for 20 from his four overs, including the crucial wicket of Kamara in the final over. Juma Miyagi also picked up 2 wickets, conceding 18 runs in his four overs. Cosmas Kyewuta bowled four overs as well, though he did not take a wicket, giving away 29 runs.

With this victory, Uganda moved to a strong position in the tournament standings. The Africa Continental Cup 2026 continues with further fixtures, including Botswana facing Uganda in the 5th match and Rwanda taking on Sierra Leone in the 6th match.