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Of the 19 players summoned, ten managed to turn up on Day One, with several out for various reasons.
Uganda Gazelles captain Flavia Oketcho was notably absent as the team trained for the first time ahead of the FIBA Women’s Afrobasket 2023.
Under the tutelage of assistant coach Nicholas Natuhereza, the team held its first session Monday morning at Africa Bible University in Lubowa.
Oketcho is out of the country at the moment and is expected to join the team for Wednesday’s training session.
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Of the 19 players summoned, ten managed to turn up on Day One, with several out for various reasons.
JKL Lady Dolphins’ small forward Leticia Awor was present but not able to train due to an injury she sustained when her team faced off with the JT Lady Jaguars at the start of the National Basketball League second round.
The other locally-based players absent from Monday’s session were Shakirah Nanvubya and Bridget Aber, who are representing Uganda at the FIBA 3X3 Nations League in Kinshasa, DRC.
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06:12 - 03.07.2023
BASKETBALL Uganda Gazelles kick off Afrobasket preps
According to Fuba President Nasser Sserunjogi, the team will train for four days a week before entering camp two weeks before the tournament.
Ritah Imanishimwe, Hope Akello, Sarah Ageno, Evelyn Nakiyingi, Shilla Lamunu, Jane Asinde, Priscilla Abby, Victoria Mukisa, Lydia Babirye and Brenda Ekone are the players who trained.
Maria Najjuma is expected to join the team on Wednesday, while Melissa Akullu, Jannon Otto and head coach Alberto Antuna are expected to arrive this weekend and join the team on Monday.
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10:59 - 10.06.2023
BASKETBALL FIBA Women's Afrobasket draw and what you need to know
The 12-nation tournament will be played at the BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda, between July 28 and August 6.
US-based forward Claire Lamunu will be the last player to join the team.
Also absent from Monday’s session was assistant coach Mavita Ali.
The Gazelles are scheduled to train until July 15, when the final 12 will be announced. Those will then enter residential camp for two weeks before flying out to Kigali, Rwanda, for the tournament.
Uganda is in Group C alongside giants Senegal and Mali.
The Afrobasket tournament will run from July 28 to August 6.
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