Because the Uganda Ladies’s Nationwide Basketball Crew, the Gazelles, is making ready for the upcoming FIBA Africa Zone V Qualifiers, the place they may vie for a spot on the 2025 Ladies’s Afrobasket.

In a big improvement, Nicholas Natuhereza, the crew’s former assistant coach, has been appointed as the brand new head coach.

He takes over from Goran Lojo, who stepped all the way down to pursue one other alternative with Nice Britain.

FUBA President Nasser Sserunjogi expressed robust confidence in Natuhereza’s potential to steer the crew, stating,

“Nick Natuhereza would be the head coach for the Gazelles on the upcoming FIBA Zone V Qualifiers in Cairo, Egypt, from February third to eighth.

 Whereas Goran Lojo was initially set to steer the crew, he opted for one more alternative, and we want him all the very best.

Nevertheless, we’re assured that Nick’s huge expertise and data will information the crew to success.”

Natuhereza can be supported by Julius Lutwama as assistant coach, and Ugandan basketball legend Ben Komakech, who has earned a video evaluation certification, will be a part of the crew because the video analyst and he’ll now stretch the identical function to the Silverbacks.

Komakech has beforehand carried out comparable duties with the Metropolis Oilers.

In his acceptance assertion, Natuhereza expressed enthusiasm for the brand new function

“I settle for the problem with nice honor. It’s at all times a privilege to steer the crew. Hopefully, we are able to obtain nice issues and qualify for the Afrobasket.”

With a observe file of success, Natuhereza has led the UCU basketball groups to a number of championships and brings a wealth of expertise to the Gazelles.

Having been concerned in African basketball for years, he understands the dynamics and challenges the crew will face.

The Gazelles will start preparations on Tuesday, January twenty first, with 15 gamers, together with 5 foreign-based athletes, known as as much as the coaching camp forward of the qualifiers.

TEAM ROSTER

Jane Asinde, Hope Akello, Paige Robinson, Shakira Nanvubya, Perus Nyamwenge, Sheila Lamunu, Maxine Anyango, Jamilah Nansikombi, Agatha Kamwada, Zoe Atek, Sarah Namale, Mellisa Akullo, Sharon Kirabo, Becky Longom, Claire Lamunu

OFFICIALS

Nicholas Natuhereza – Head Coach

Julius Lutwama – Ast. Coach

Ben Komakech – Video Analyst

Vincent Etyang – Physician

Flavia Nakacwa – Physiotherapist

Vicky Ntale – Crew Supervisor

Nasser Sserunjogi – Head of Delegation

Photograph Credit: FUBA media