15 December 2024 | More Sports

Uganda's She Cranes put up a spirited fight but came short against South Africa in the finals of the 2024 Africa Netball Cup on Saturday in Namibia.

The She Cranes lost 65-50 to South Africa who led all four quarters.

Nelson Bogere's charges trailed by four goals (16-12) at the end of the first quarter. They improved defensively in the second quarter but the production in the offensive circle remained the same and trailed 30-24 at halftime.

The Ugandans were out of steam in the third quarter which the South Africans dominated to lead by 17 goals (50-33).

The victory marked South Africa’s fourth Africa Netball Cup title to edge ahead of Uganda who remain on three titles.

Uganda's centre Margaret Bagala was named the tournament’s best centre after her stellar performance throughout the cup.

The team returns home on Monday.

Uganda's Starting 7

• Faridah Kadondi (GK)
• Sandra Nambirige (GD)
• Gloria Aya (WD)
• Margret Bagaala (C)
• Mercy Batamuliza (WA)
• Irene Eyaru (GA)
• Mary Cholhok (GS)

Substitutes

• Hanisha Muhameed (GK/GS)
• Shadiah Nassanga (GA/GS)
• Christine Namulumba (GS)
• Joyce Nakibuule (C/WA)
• Christine Nakiito (GD/WD)

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