She Cranes topped Queens of Africa after thrilling ultimate win over South Africa

David GOMBE

Uganda’s Senior Ladies’s Netball Workforce, the She Cranes, have received the Africa Netball Cup after edging rivals South Africa 56-53 in a pulsating ultimate held on Saturday.

In a repeat of the earlier version’s ultimate, the Ugandan aspect confirmed grit, composure and championship mentality to dethrone the Proteas and reclaim continental supremacy.

The carefully contested ultimate lived as much as its billing, with either side exchanging leads all through the 4 quarters. Uganda held their nerve within the ultimate minutes to seal the three-goal victory and elevate the coveted trophy.

The victory brings the Netball World Cup Sydney 2027 Qualifier – Africa to an in depth.

Malawi and Namibia have joined pre-qualified South Africa and Uganda on the Netball World Cup 2027.

South Africa had already certified as hosts, whereas Uganda had secured qualification earlier by advantage of their world rating. Malawi and Namibia took the 2 extra slots accessible from the qualifiers.

The triumph marks one other historic chapter for Ugandan netball, with the She Cranes reaffirming their standing as considered one of Africa’s powerhouse sides forward of the worldwide showpiece in Sydney.