Overview:
Uganda was dominant throughout the four quarters; leading the opening stanza 27-03. By half-time, the margin had stretched to 48-13 and it looked destined that Uganda was pushing for a killer to raise more goals. After the third quarter, Uganda further stretched the lead to 63-25. The half time score read in bold 85-34 for Uganda’s second victory at the continental netball fiesta.
2024 Africa Netball Cup (Pool 2) – Group Stages
- Uganda 85-34 Eswatini
- Namibia 43-55 Uganda
- Uganda 49-50 Zimbabwe
The Uganda She Cranes was in a bullish mood; humbling Eswatini 85-34 during the 2024 Africa Netball Cup at the MTC Dome in Swakopmund, Namibia on Thursday, 12th December.
The technical team made two introductions with Mercy Batamuliza (Wing Attack) and GoalKeeper Faridah Kadondi starting ahead of Joyce Nakibuule and Hanisha Muhammad respectively.
The rest of the starting team members were Mary Nuba (Goal Shooter), Irene Eyaru (Goal Attack), Margaret Bagala (Center) and Gloria Aya (Wing Defence).
Uganda was dominant throughout the four quarters: leading the opening stanza 27-03.
By half-time, the margin had stretched to 48-13 and it looked destined that Uganda was pushing for a killer to raise more goals.
After the third quarter, Uganda further stretched the lead to 63-25.
The full time score read in bold 85-34 for Uganda’s second victory at the continental netball fiesta.
On Wednesday, Uganda She Cranes overcame hosts Namibia 55-43 having suffered a slim shocking 49-50 defeat to Zimbabwe in the opener on Monday.
With two victories out of three and an avalanche of goals, Uganda qualifies for the semifinals.
Uganda has scored 189 goals in three goals and conceded 127 which leaves a difference of 62.
Eswatini has also lost 27-75 and 47-58 to Zimbabwe and Namibia in the earlier matches.
Uganda’s opponent in the semifinal will be determined after the final games in Pool I which has leaders South Africa, Malawi, Zambia and Kenya.
How Uganda lined up against Eswatini:
- GS: Mary Nuba
- GA: Irene Eyaru
- WA: Mercy Batamuliza
- C: Margaret Bagala
- WD: Gloria Aya
- GD: Sandra Nambirige
- GK: Faridah Kadondi
Substitutes: Christine Nakitto, Christine Namulumba Kango, Shadia Nassanga, Filedaus Namulema, Racheal Nanyonga
Team pools (Women)
- Pool 1: South Africa, Malawi, Zambia, Kenya
- Pool 2: Uganda, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Eswatini
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