SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — The wait is nearly over for Uganda at the Little League World Series.
The first team from Africa to advance to South Williamsport in the 66-year history of the tourney makes its debut Friday against Panama.
Uganda has been practicing at the Little League complex for a week. The players from Lugazi are popular with the rest of the 16-team field at the dorms.
Now, it’s finally time for them to play baseball again.
It’s been a special month already for Uganda sports after Stephen Kiprotich won gold in the men’s marathon race at the London Olympics.
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