Uganda’s She Cranes Fall To New Zealand

Posted by: Eninu William in Netball January 22, 2024

Uganda’s She Cranes suffered the second loss in the Netball Nations Cup after falling 65-60. This was to New Zealand at the Ovo Arena Wembley, London on Sunday afternoon.

The She Crane’s sorrow continued after losing 62-65 to hosts England in the opening game on Saturday.

However, Fred Mugerwa’s troops looked a much better side in the second game of the Four Nations Cup. They kicked off slowly but surely keeping a keen eye on New Zealand’s attackers and the first quarter ended 15-15.

Mary Nuba Cholhok and Irene Eyaru were lethal in the circle. Their hard work created a five-goal (31-29) lead for the She Cranes going into the halftime.

New Zealand returned more coordinated and kept it right at the back. Mugerwa decided to throw Lillian Achola into the fray to try and reduce the damage.

A few errors from the She Cranes gave New Zealand the edge as they snatched the lead going into the final quarter. Uganda fought to keep an arm’s distance within close range of New Zealand.

However, once again, they failed to ignite when it was needed most only to fall by five goals.

Uganda’s She Cranes Starting Seven included;

GS – Mary Nuba Cholhok
GA – Irene Eyaru
WA – Sarah Nakiyunga
C – Magaret Bagaala
WD – Florence Adunia
GD – Sandra Nambirige
GK – Haniisha Muhameed

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