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Africa-Press – Uganda. <\/strong><\/span>Ugandan rugby is mourning one of its most loyal servants \u2013 Herbert Wafula \u2013 who died on Friday morning following illness.<\/b><\/p>\n

In his heyday, Wafula was the national team \u2013 Rugby Cranes \u2013 captain. He often referred to as \u2018Herbo\u2019 in rugby circles.<\/p>\n

After retiring, he went on coach Uganda and also work as Uganda Rugby Union (URU) country manager.<\/p>\n

In addition, he coached many local clubs including Pirates, Warriors, Kobs and Rhinos.<\/p>\n

“It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that we mourn the loss of Herbert Wafula, former @RugbyCranes captain, coach, team manager and URU Country Manager. May his soul rest in eternal peace,” URU wrote on their X handle.<\/p>\n

A utility backline player, his proudest moment came in 2002 when he led Uganda to a maiden victory in Kenya in the Africa Cup tier 1B tournament.<\/p>\n

That 31-22 victory in Nairobi lifted Uganda to the top tier of world rugby for the first time \u2013 a journey that climaxed in winning the 2007 Africa Cup.<\/p>\n

You can hardly think of anyone who has been part of the game for the past 25 years as much as Wafula.<\/p>\n

At the time of his death, Wafula wrote weekly rugby column in the government newspaper – The New Vision.<\/p>\n

Rest in Peace Herbert!<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Uganda<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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