Uganda will host next year’s Rugby Africa Cup following a successful event that finished at Nelson Mandela Stadium, Namboole on Sunday.

Herbert Mensah, the Rugby Africa president made the announcement before presenting the trophy to Zimbabwe who beat Algeria 29-3 to win this year’s title. At stake next year will be a qualification for the next Rugby World Cup.

The teams will be paired together according to this year’s ranking that shall include one of the teams to be promoted.

Namibia, the former champions beat Kenya 38-27 to win the bronze medal. In the semi-finals, Zimbabwe upset Namibia 32-10. This was their first win over Namibia in 22 years. 

Hilton Mudariki, the Zimbabwe Sables captain said Namibia were a good side but they found a way to unlock their defense. Algeria rallied from behind to beat Kenya 20-12. 

Ranking: 1. Zimbabwe, 2. Algeria, 3. Namibia, 4. Kenya, 5. Uganda, 6. Senegal, 7. Ivory Coast, 8. Burkina Faso.

Final: Zimbabwe 29 Algeria 3; Play-off: Kenya 27 Namibia 38

Semi-finals: Zimbabwe 32 Namibia 10; Kenya 17 Algeria 20

Fifth place semi-final: Uganda 25 Burkina Faso 15; Senegal 25 Ivory Coast 8; Final: Uganda 34 Senegal 31; 

Seventh place play off: Burkina Faso 10 Ivory Coast 23

Match day 1: Uganda 20 Zimbabwe 22, Ivory Coast 12 Algeria 32, Kenya 36 Senegal 17, Namibia 38 Burkina Faso 5.