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"Uganda Rises

to Netball Glory:

She Cranes Claim

African Throne"

n a closely contested World Cup showdown at
the Cape Town International Convention Center,
Uganda emerged as Africa's leading netballing
nation, unseating South Africa. The She Cranes
I clinched a thrilling victory of 49-47 against the
Proteas on Sunday, securing their place as the top-
ranked African team. This victory was met with exuber-
ant celebration from Ugandan fans, players, and coach-
es, who flooded social media with well-deserved praises.
What made this win even sweeter was the fact that it
came against the hosts, who had beaten Uganda earlier
in the week with a score of 52-50.
This marked a historic achievement for the She
Cranes, as it was their best-ever finish at a World Cup.
In previous editions, they had ranked seventh (2019 in
England), eighth (2015 in Australia), and 13th (1979 in
Trinidad and Tobago).
Notably, this wasn't the first time Uganda triumphed Northern
over South Africa in a major tournament. They achieved Uganda is one of
a similar feat in 2022 during the Commonwealth Games the regions that
is less visited by
in Birmingham when they secured victory in the playoff tourists yet it
for the 5th/6th position. has some of the
Upon their return to Uganda, the She Cranes In a best national
closely contested World Cup showdown at the Cape parks and
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Town International Convention Center, Uganda