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A match fit for a final in Africa’s first-ever Netball World Cup was played to determine who finishes fifth or sixth on Sunday morning (CAT) at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.
Uganda beat South Africa 49-47 to finish fifth, their best-ever placement in World Cup history.
It was intense from the onset; every South African goal, every Centre ball stolen was followed with wild cheers in the arena.
Uganda put South Africa under pressure but couldn’t hold onto the lead as they took a slim lead into the second quarter, 12-11.
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05:57 - 05.08.2023
NETBALL Netball World Cup 2023: The best photos from the She Cranes' 57-46 win over Malawi
The She Cranes defeated Malawi 57-46 in an all African affair at the Netball World Cup in Cape Town. Here are some of the top moments captured from their World Cup encounter
Much as Christine Nakitto watched from the bench because of injury, goalkeeper Falidah Kadondi and Shaffie Nalwanja gave a good account of themselves with timely interceptions.
Mary Nuba and Shadia Nassanga had seven and five goals, respectively, and Margret Bagaala with six assists.
South Africa’s midfield of centre Izette Griesel, wing defender Jeante Strydom and wing attacker Bongi Msomi found a tough time dealing with Bagaala.
She had ten assists by halftime as both sides were tied at 23 all, Nuba with 13 goals, Nassanga with 10, and Elmeré van der Berg led with 17 for South Africa.
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16:26 - 04.08.2023
NETBALL 2023 Netball World Cup: Baagala, Nassanga guide She Cranes past Malawi
The She Cranes will be fighting for positions fifth and sixth at the 2023 Netball World Cup come Sunday after their resilience and fighting spirit guided them past Malawi on Friday evening.
Sarah Nakiyunga came on for Nassanga ahead of the second half, pushing Irene Eyaru further upfront to partner with Nuba.
By the end of the third quarter, it was evident that Uganda was against the entire nation. You struggled to locate the voiceless Ugandan fans in the arena.
Uganda led 39-37 as Nuba stretched her goals tally to 23, Eyaru added six, and Baagala had 20 assists.
Uganda was 15 minutes away from World Cup history, they had surpassed their seventh-place finish four years ago, but there was much to play for, Africa’s best-ranked team at the first World Cup on African soil.
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09:48 - 04.08.2023
NETBALL Netball World Cup 2023: The best photos from She Cranes’ 52-50 loss to South Africa
Uganda and South Africa played out a 52-50 Netball World Cup thriller in Cape Town as the hosts were able to get the win despite the fight from the She Cranes till the very end. Here are some of the best moments captured from the game
And Uganda sealed it, defeating South Africa twice in three meetings in the space of one year, finishing fifth at the competition, their best finish ever, and they walked away with the tag of Africa’s best-ranked team.
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How Uganda started
GS: Mary Nuba | GA: Shadia Nassanga | WA: Irene Eyaru | C: Margret Baagala | WD | Shaffie Nalwanja | GD: Falidah Kadondi | GK: Haniisha Muhameed
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