Kobs earn new contract

By Phillip CorryCOMPANIES will always want to sponsor successful clubs and East African Underwriters, sponsors of record rugby league champions Kobs, had that in mind last week.Underwriters have renewed their partnership with the leading rugby side.“This is excellent timing by East African Underwriters. It is just what we needed and we will deliver the results”, said Nathan Wasolo captain of the Kobs. “The timing of the announcement could not have come at a better time.”The news was revealed at a recent meeting at Kampala Rugby Football Club, Lugogo. The five-time Bell Lager league champions adopted a new constitution and elected a new executive. Phillip Karugaba and Charles Walube were elected unopposed as chairman and vice chairman respectively. Geof Mabonga lost to ‘Undertaker’ Mike Wandera for the position of secretary/treasurer.Yayiro Kasasa and Nathan Wasolo were confirmed in their positions as coach and captain respectively. The club crowned the evening by demolishing their first opponent, a roast goat. Meanwhile, rugby focus shifts to the KRFC for the Sevens circuit Saturday.ends