2024 Africa Netball Cup (Pool 2) – Group Stages
- Namibia 43-55 Uganda
Uganda She Cranes swiftly recovered from the shocking 49-50 loss to Zimbabwe with a well fought victory over host nation Namibia during the on-going 2024 Africa Netball Cup on Wednesday evening.
The She Cranes gallantly won 55-43 over the hosts in their second game at the continental fiesta.
Every She Cranes member entered the MTC Dome in Swakopmund municipality with one sole objective; to win the contest; lest doom of elimination would befall the team.
Hanisha Muhammad started as goalkeeper, Faridah Kadondi at goal defence, Gloria Aya as Wing defender, Joyce Nakibuule at wing attack, the robust Margaret Bagaala as center, Irene Eyaru in goal attack and the towering Mary Nuba as goal shooter.
Uganda commenced the game with a mission possible winning the opening quarter with a 4-goal margin; 15-11.
By half-time, the writing was well spelt on the wall that the She Cranes would have an easy victory; extending to a 9-goal lead 32-23.
In the third quarter, Uganda maintained the lead 44-33 and climaxed with a resounding 55-43 victory.
Uganda’s star player in the game was Irene Eyaru who scored 100% of her attempts; 22 out of 22.
Center player Margaret Bagala was named the outstanding player of the match.
Reactions:
“We played according to plan. Namibia as the home team had all the support but we remained focused” Nelson Bogere, Uganda’s head coach.
Goalkeeper Muhammad cited an improved game to mentality.
“We came to the Namibia game with a winning mentality. Last time, there was poor game management but I thank the entire team for fighting hard to win this game” Muhammad remarked.
Uganda completes the games in pool 2 with a contest against Eswatini on Thursday, 12th December 2024.
Eswatini fell 47-58 to host country Namibia in their opening duel.
The top two countries from pool 2 will qualify for the semi-finals.
How Uganda assembled:
GS – Mary Nuba
GA- Irene Eyaru
C- Margaret Bagala
WA- Joyce Nakibuule
WD- Gloria Aya
GD- Faridah Kadondi
GK- Hanisha Muhammad
Substitutes: Christine Nakitto, Christine Namulumba, Sandra Nambirige, Racheal Nanyonga,Shadia Nassanga
Team pools (Women)
- Pool 1: South Africa, Malawi, Zambia, Kenya
- Pool 2: Uganda, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Eswatini
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