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- ↑ "Ivan Magomu named Uganda Rugby Cranes captain". Kawowo Sports. 5 July 2021. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
- ↑ Kazibwe, Edgar (20 July 2018). "Uganda's final squad for 2018 Rugby Sevens World Cup confirmed ahead of kick-off". Kawowo Sports.
- ↑ "Magomu miles better than I was, admits Tumusiime". Daily Monitor.
- ↑ "Commissions". Uganda Olympic Committee | Commonwealth Games Association Uganda.
- ↑ Ivan Magomu confirmed as the new Uganda Rugby Cranes captain Ndibba Updates