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Kenya Simbas hunt down stubborn Uganda Cranes in Elgon Cup

George Nyambua (left) of Kenya Simbas tackles Charles Uhuru of Uganda Cranes during the first leg match of the 2024 Elgon Cup at the RFUEA Grounds, Nairobi on November 9, 2024. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]Caption

Simbas struggled to beat a resilient Uganda Cranes 27-25 in the first leg of the 2024 Elgon Cup at RFUEA Grounds on Saturday.

The victory put Simbas in a pole position of winning their seventh consecutive regional title ahead of next Saturday's return leg in Kampala, Uganda.

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