THE LADY GAZELLES MAKE HISTORY BY WINNING IN EGYPT

Abel Kitaka

Category: Local

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Published: 11 February 2025

The national women's basketball team, the Gazelles, have qualified for the Afro Basket women's championships in Africa after Uganda defeated Egypt in the final with a score of 74-63.

The Afro Basket championships will take place in July and August in the city of Abidjan, Ivory Coast.

The Uganda team has also secured a significant victory today, and coach Nick Natuhereza and player Joan Asinde have already arrived at the venue for the upcoming matches.

The teams that have reached the semi-finals in the recent championships include Nigeria, Senegal, Rwanda, and Mali, while Ivory Coast has been preparing for a long time to participate in the Afro Basket.

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Abel Kitaka

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