Fri, 27 Oct 2017 12:34:06 +0000
By Grace Chaile Lesoetsa
GREEN Eagles are fit and determined to defend the Heroes Sevens rugby title this Saturday, says club vice-chairperson Evans Ingwe.
Over 12 teams will compete for glory in tomorrow’s eighth edition of the tournament to be hosted at Green Eagles rugby club in Kabwe.
In an interview yesterday, Ingwe said all was set for the event and Eagles are looking forward to a competitive tournament.
He said the team has being training hard to ensure the K10, 000 prize money remained in its backyard.
“We have more than 18 teams that have confirmed participation in the tournament, which includes the women teams. The team is eager to defend the crown though expect tough competition from Red Arrows,” he said.
Ingwe said the winners of the tournament in the men’s category will pocket K10, 000 while runners-up will get K7, 500 and plate winners will walk away with K5, 000.
He said the women champions will pocket K3, 000 and runner-up K1, 500.
Some of the participating teams include hosts Eagles, Green Buffaloes, Kitwe Playing Field, Nkwazi, Mufulira, Lusaka Club, Red Arrows, Ndola Wanderers, Kansanshi and Diggers.
