Netball World Cup 2023: The best photos from She Cranes’ 52-50 loss to South Africa

Christine Nakiito (WD) and Bongi Nsomi (WA) chase after a loose ball; the latter finished with 13 goal assists during their Netball World Cup encounter in Cape Town

NETBALL Netball World Cup 2023: The best photos from She Cranes’ 52-50 loss to South Africa

Ian Asabo 09:48 - 04.08.2023

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

South Africa's Karla Pretorius (GD) attempts to block a shot from She Cranes' Shadia Nassanga (L), who finished with 21 goals in their World Cup encounter.
Sarah Nakiyunga receives the ball in transition for the She Cranes, and she was starting her second World Cup match and finished with two assists
Shadia Nassanga shows off her medal and gift bag after her player of the match after impressing with 21 goals and 13 goal assists in their defeat to South Africa.
She Cranes' goalkeeper Hanisha Muhammed (red) contests a shot by her opponent in the goal circle during their World Cup encounter
South Africa's centre Izette Grisel passes the ball, and she finished with 14 assists during their close victory over Uganda
She Cranes' Chrsitine Nakitto (WD) tries to find a way through past South Africa's Izette Griesel
In Meri Venter takes a shot for South Africa; she finished with 26 goals from 28 attempts
South Africa's Karla Pretorius tries to pass the ball past She Cranes' captain Irene Eyaru
Uganda's goal Shooter, Mary Nuba, contests for the ball with an opponent; she finished with 100% shooting accuracy completing 29/29 attempts.
Sarah Nakiyunga (red) is closely guarded by Izette Grisel (green) as she attempts to make a forward pass during their Netball World Cup encounter
Christine Nakiito receives the ball under pressure; she gave away ten penalties in She Cranes 52-50 defeat against South Africa
Mary Nuba (GS) tries to pass the ball surrounded by South African players in their 52-50 defeat, where she scored 29 goals
Lillian Achola (red) attempts to pass past South Africa's Izette Griesel; Achola finished with 19 goal assists
Ine- Mari Venter( green) grabs the ball ahead of Haniisha Muhammed (red) as she finished with a 93% goal-shooting accuracy (26/28) in South Africa's victory over Uganda
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