The Uganda Motocross team, MX Cranes, finished a commendable third place at the Motocross of African Nations championship (MXoAN) held in Harare, Zimbabwe over the weekend. The team collected 284 points, behind South Africa’s 717 points and hosts Zimbabwe’s 468 points.
The MX Cranes’ third-place finish was bolstered by impressive performances in various categories. The team finished third in the MX50cc, MX65cc, MX125cc, MX85cc, and MX2 classes.
Additionally, individual riders delivered notable performances, including: Gift Ssebuguzi: 5th overall in MX125cc, Abigail Katende: 2nd in MX50cc, Faith Angel Deedan: Silver medal in MX65cc, Jamairah Makumbi: Gold medal in MX65 ladies and Hellena Birungi: Gold medal in MX50 ladies junior
While the MX Cranes didn’t win the championship, their third-place finish is a testament to their skills and determination despite moving with less riders. The team’s performance is a positive step towards regaining their former glory, having last won the MXoAN championship in 2012.
