10 August 2024 | More Sports

Mary Cholhok has signed a multi-year deal with the Queensland Firebirds.

Cholhok has represented Uganda since 2018 and was part of the She Cranes’ 2019 and 2023 World Cup team.

The star goaler has spent the past six seasons with English Netball Superleague club Loughborough Lightning. 

The 27-year-old scored a league-high 975 goals in 2024, including 50 goals in the Lightning’s Grand Final win over Manchester Thunder.

Cholhok is looking forward to joining the world's best league in 2025. 

“I am so excited to be joining the Firebirds,” Cholhok said as quoted by the League website.

“It has always been my dream to play in the best league in the world.

“Every Saturday morning when I wake up I watch highlights of SSN and now it is surreal that I am going to be a part of the league.

“I am so grateful to the Firebirds for this opportunity. I can't wait to get started and meet the Firebirds family.”

Firebirds Head Coach Kiri Wills is thrilled to have locked Cholhok into her lineup.

“I tried for many seasons to lure Mary to New Zealand to join me at the Northern Stars without success,” Wills said.

“So to know Mary will now be joining me at the Firebirds in 2025 is a real thrill and I can’t wait to see what she can do in the SSN.

“Mary’s height is obviously a key asset but she’s developed her game so much in England. Her athleticism makes her difficult for defenders to manage. As a result, her accuracy and volume are incredible.

“I just know Mary is going to be a wonderful member of our Purple Family and look forward to welcoming her to Brisbane in a few weeks.”

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