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Gazelles advance to Zonal Qualifiers’ Final

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FIBA AfroBasket Women’s Qualifiers | Results

  • Burundi 30-66 Uganda
  • South Sudan 64-85 Egypt

The Uganda Women’s National Basketball Team has secured a spot in the final of the ongoing Zone Five FIBA AfroBasket Women’s Qualifiers in Cairo, Egypt.

The Gazelles earned a dominant 66-30 victory against Burundi in a game played at Hassan Moustafa Sports Hall on Thursday evening.

Uganda had a slow start, trailing by three points (17-14) at the end of the first quarter. However, they bounced back in the second quarter with an improved setup, taking an eight-point lead before halftime.

  • Agatha Kamwadda and Hope Akello dance away Credit: FIBA
  • Gazelles bench celebrate a basket Credit: FIBA

Centre Mellisa Akullu played a key role, scoring eight points in the second quarter.

After the break, Uganda took full control of the game, extending their lead to 20 points by the end of the third quarter.

Jane Nansikombi shined in this frame, contributing 10 points, nine coming from beyond the arc.

In the final quarter, rookies Bushira Namayanja and Modesta Anyanga were given playing time and both managed to get on the scoresheet.

Nansikombi (14 points), Akullu (12 points), and Paige Robinson (10 points) led Uganda’s scoring in double digits.

For Burundi, only Ines Nezerwa managed to score in double digits, finishing with 10 points.

Uganda will return to action on Saturday for a high-stakes final against hosts Egypt. The winner of this much-anticipated clash will secure the sole qualification spot for the FIBA Women’s AfroBasket tournament.

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