World U-21 Netball Championship Qualifiers:
Thursday Results:
- Uganda 49 – 36 Botswana
- Lesotho 16 -59 Namibia
- Malawi 32 – 55 South Africa
Uganda U-21 Netball continued their unbeaten run at the on-going World U-21 Championship qualifiers in Botswana.
The baby She Cranes defeated hosts Botswana 49-36 to earn their fourth consecutive victory.
The cream de-la-cream three top sides will book their berths at the world event that will still be hosted in Botswana next year.
In the other matches on Tuesday, hosts Botswana suffered a 66-33 loss at the hands of heavy weights South Africa while Zimbabwe humiliated Lesotho 88-13 in a one sided tie.
On Wednesday, Uganda humiliated Lesotho 87-11 in a one sided encounter, arguably the most one way traffic game at the tourney.
The tournament continues on Friday.
Team Uganda in Botswana:
Players:
Goal-Attackers: Joan Nampuugu (St Kitende) – Captain, Sharifa Nalunkuuma (UCU)
Goal Scorers: Seerk Zamu (NIC), Aber Kevin (Police)
Goal-Attacker: Shafie Nalwanja (Exodus S.S)
Wing Defence: Hindu Namutebi (St Julian S.S), Faisal Nakibuule (St Mary’s Kitende)
Wing Attackers: Ramula Nakalyango (UCU), Annet Najjuka (Buddo S.S), Betty Kizza (NIC)
Center: Joyce Nakibuule (UCU)
Goal Keeper: Privos Kayeny (St Mary’s Kitende)
Technical team:
Head coach: James Nelson Bogere
Assistant Coach: Imelda Nyongesa
Accompanying Officials:
Annet Kisomose (Leader of Delegation), Lucy Ano (Team manager), Zubeda Nassanga (Umpire), George William Mwanja (Education ministry)
