06 January 2025 | More Sports

Uganda She Cranes have started preparations for the 2025 Vitality Netball Nations Cup, set to take place from February 1-9 at the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham and Copper Box Arena in London, England.

The tournament will feature four teams; England Roses, South Africa’s SPAR Proteas, and Malawi’s Queens as well as the She Cranes.

The She Cranes, under the guidance of a new technical team led by Rashid Mubiru and Ruth Meeme, began training at the Makerere University Main Grounds.

The squad has both youth and experience. Season players Stella Oyella (GS/GA/WA) and Wing Defender Sylvia Nanyonga return to the national fold.

Rising midcourt star Joan Reroboth from St. Mary’s SS Kitende has been handed her first national team call-up alongside Police captain Barbara Namukaaya and Rachael Nanyonga as well as familiar names such as Margaret Baagala, Shadiah Nassanga, Irene Eyaru, Mary Nuba, Hanisha Muhammad, and Gloria Aya.

Full Squad

Shooters – Shadiah Nassanga (KCCA), Christine Namulumba (Prisons), Barbara Namukaaya (Police), Rachael Nanyonga (NIC), Irene Eyaru (KCCA), Stella Oyella (UK), Mary Nuba Cholhok (Queensland Firebirds)

Middle Court – Fildauce Namuleme (NIC), Akello Malisera (Prisons), Penelope Amiya (NIC), Joan Reroboth (St Mary’s Kitende), Hindu Namutebi (Police), Margaret Baagala (NIC), Lilian Achola (Weyonje)

Defenders – Sandra Nambirige (NIC), Sylvia Nanyonga (Prisons), Gloria Aya (NIC), Nasim Mutesi (NIC), Christine Nakitto (KCCA), Hanisha Muhameed (KCCA), Kayeny Privas (NIC), Dorah Nakijoba (UPDF

All Fixtures (East African Time)

Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham

Saturday, February 1

• South Africa vs. Uganda – 6:00pm
• England vs. Malawi – 8:00pm

Sunday, February 2

• Malawi vs. Uganda – 5:00pm
• England vs. South Africa – 7:00pm

Copper Box Arena, London

Saturday, February 8

• Malawi vs. South Africa – 6:00pm
• England vs. Ugandan – 8:00pm

Sunday, February 9

• 3rd Place Playoff – 4:30pm
• Final – 7:00pm

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