Uganda hopes for rebound against France after Japan thrashing

Uganda Lacrosse players grimace after conceding against Japan in their opening game | Courtesy Photo

LACROSSE Uganda hopes for rebound against France after Japan thrashing

Shafic Kiyaga • 15:48 - 24.06.2023

While Uganda's road to redemption begins tonight, but their journey does not end there. They will also face Wales on Monday and Denmark on Tuesday to complete their group stage matches.

After a disappointing start in the World Lacrosse Men's Championships, Uganda's national lacrosse team is determined to bounce back as they face off against France tomorrow morning.

Uganda suffered a heavy defeat at the hands of Japan, losing 18-0 in their opening group game.

However, they are optimistic about their chances for redemption and are eager to showcase their talent on the field.

The tournament kicked off on Wednesday, with Uganda participating in their third championship.

In previous editions, they made their debut in 2014 in the USA and followed it up with a strong performance in 2018 in the Israel championships, where they finished fourth.

Unfortunately, Uganda's journey in this year's championship got off to a rocky start. Japan, coming off an impressive victory against France, displayed their dominance in the match against Uganda.

The Japanese team controlled the face-offs and quickly sent the Ugandan midfielders into defense.

With their swift and unpredictable attack strategies, Japan left the Ugandan players bewildered and struggling to gain possession of the ball.

Japan's triumph over Uganda significantly improved their chances of qualifying for the playoffs.

Meanwhile, Uganda is now determined to turn their fortunes around as they prepare to face France, who managed to rebound from their loss to Japan with a convincing 13-4 victory over Denmark.

To secure a much-needed victory, Uganda will have to find a way to neutralize France's formidable trio of James Barlow, Kevin Bertrand, and Justin Rosenberg.

The key for Uganda will be to regroup and learn from their defeat against Japan. They must refine their strategies and focus on their strengths to counter France's offensive prowess.

The coaching staff will play a crucial role in motivating and guiding the team towards a successful rebound.

While Uganda's road to redemption begins tonight, but their journey does not end there. They will also face Wales on Monday and Denmark on Tuesday to complete their group stage matches.

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