Ever-present Magomu leads scoring charts

Pirates' captain Ivan Magomu leads the scoring charts with 111 points /Pulse Sports image

RUGBY Ever-present Magomu leads scoring charts

Ndyamuhaki J Emanzi 10:23 - 18.04.2023

While players like Ofoyrwoth and Nsekuye have been out of action for a while now, Magomu has not missed a single game, and his numbers keep growing.

Stanbic Black Pirates captain Ivan Magomu has continued to be ever-present for his side in the ongoing Nile Special Rugby Premier League.

And his presence on the pitch continues to produce positives for the club in the chase for a second league title.

As the Sea Robbers pummelled Rhinos 45-00 at Kings’ Park Arena on Saturday, Magomu continued to rack in the points, cementing his place on top of the scoring charts this season.

The flyhalf contributed 13 points on Saturday, with eight coming off his boot as he converted four of the seven tries ran in by Pirates.

The Rugby Cranes captain also crossed the white chalk to complete his man-of-the-match performance.

With the 13 points on Saturday, Magomu’s tally for the season is now at 111 points, 26 ahead of the chasing pack that involves Aaron Ofoyrwoth and Joseph Aredo, both on 85 points.

Makerere Impis flyhalf Henry Nsekuye, who has been out of action since Game Week eight, is fourth with 84 points, while top try scorer Pius Ogena has accumulated 80 and completes the top five.

For Magomu, it has been all about consistency in availability and performance on the pitch.

While players like Ofoyrwoth and Nsekuye have been out of action for a while now, Magomu has not missed a single game, and his numbers keep growing.

In total, Pirates ran in seven tries and five conversions against the Rhinos to give their league-winning coach Bobby Musinguzi a befitting farewell.

And Magomu was in sublime form yet again, dictating matters, creating and scoring for the club to move to within one point of table leaders Heathens.

The clash with Heathens on Saturday will provide yet another platform for Magomu to shine and add more points to his name but, most importantly, help the Pirates stay in the title conversation until the end.

Nile Special Rugby Premier League top scorers

Ivan Magomu -111 points

Aaron Ofoywroth -85points

Joseph Aredo -85points

Henry Nsekuye -84 points

Pius Ogena -80 points

Robin Odrua -71 points

Ivan Kirabo -62 points

Scott Oluoch -60 points

Liam Walker -53 points

Chris Lubanga -51 points