Commonwealth Games 2026 (Netball):
Preliminary Round (Pool B):
- Uganda 80-34 Trindad & Tobago
- Wales 50-59 Uganda
Uganda She Cranes humiliated Trindad & Tobago 80-34 to register their second victory at the on-going 2026 Commonwealth Games on Sunday, 25th July at the Hydro complex in Scotland.
Throughout the four quarters, Uganda was dominant with a master-minded performance at the preliminary round stage.
Uganda led the first quarter by a margin of nine goals; winning 19-10.
By half-time, the writing was spelt on the line that Uganda was destined for victory, leading 40-19 having won 21-9.
The trend continued in the third quarter; with Uganda winning 16-11 to extend the dominance to 56-20.
By the third quarter, towering Goal shooter Mary Cholhok led the scoring business with 32 goals.
Haniisha Mohameed, Alice Isoto, Racheal Nanyonga and Shadiah Nassanga each had their bargain of goals with 8 goals apiece.
The East African netball giants also won the fourth quarter 24-06 to wrap the evening on a high note; 80-34.
The game was officiated by Jamaica’s Tracy-Ann Griffiths and New Zealand’s Ken Metekingi.
Great Britain’s Gary Burgess was reserve umpire.
On Saturday, Uganda opened with a 59-50 victory over Wales during game one; winning the opening quarter 15-13.
Wales clawed back to lead 31-28 by the half-time mark. Uganda restored their lead by close of the third quarter 45-39 and winded down the business 59-50 at the end of the game.
In the third game, Uganda will face Jamaica on Monday, 27th July 2026.
