The She Cranes' achieved what many looked at as impossible, defeating South Africa 49-47 to finish fifth at the 2023 Netball World Cup, their best finish ever. They were also the highest ranked African team at the World Cup
The She Cranes, led by goalkeeper, Haniisha Muhameed, make their way to the arena ahead of their official warm-up
The Proteas were welcomed with wild cheers as they made their way to the main arena for warmups before they faced Uganda
South Africa's captain Bongi Msomi (2nd L) and her Ugandan counterpart Irene Eyaru (R) during the coin toss )
She Cranes goal shooter Mary Nuba struggle to maintain her balance as she tries to keep the ball on court
Goal attacker Shadia Nassanga looks at a loose ball as Uganda tried to keep tabs on South Africa
Protea's goal shooter Elmeré van der Berg jumps higher than She Cranes' Haniisha Muhameed to get hold of a pass from a teammate
She Cranes' Shaffie Nalwanja (R) tries to blog Protea's wing attacker Khanyisa Chawane
She Cranes Mary Nuba (2nd L) battles for the ball with South Africa's goal defender Karla Pretorius (2nd R) in the so many battles the two were involved in
Shadia Nassanga (L) attempts a shot tightly marked by South Africa's defender, and she finished the game with ten goals and five assists
Proteas' Elmeré van der Berg tries to shoot from long range as She Cranes Falida Kadondi attempts to stop her
Mary Nuba (L) stretches out to receive a pass as Phumza Maweni (R) tries to stop her
She Cranes defender Haniisha Muhameed (L) Falidah Kadondi (M) look on as Elmeré van der Berg attempts to shoot
Proteas' Izette Griesel centre receives a pass that beat the entire She Cranes midfield, and she finished the game with 16 assists
South Africa's goal attacker Nichole Taljaard attempts another shot from distance as Falida Kadondi (R) attempts to stop her
South Africa's wing attacker and captain, Bongi Msomi, passes the ball past Ugandan opponents, she registered 16 assists on the day
She Cranes players take on the court with the black-yellow-red as the crowd applauded them for a stellar show against the home side
Mary Nuba (L) celebrates with her captain Irene Eyaru at the sound of the final whistle
Centre Margret Baagala (M) seems to be in a lot of pain after a South African player fouled her; Baagala was one of the most fouled players in the match
Falidah Kadondi (R) tries to avoid Haniisha Muhameed (L) after the latter had picked up a rebound
Mary Nuba was voted player of the match, it was the first time she was winning the award at the World Cup
She Cranes players celebrate their sweet revenge against South Africa on Sunday, the Proteas had defeated them 52-50 ealier in the week
Goalkeeper Haniisha Muhameed gestures at the bench during a tightly contested encounter against South Africa
Uganda's Margret Baagala (C) tries to stop South Afirca's captain Bongi Msomi
Nichole Taljaard (L) of South Africa seems to beat Uganda's Margret Baagala to the ball, and the former had to be subbed later because of a bleeding nose
Baagala actually won possession before she was wrestled to the ground in the many fouls she was subjected too
A proteas' player tassels She Cranes Sarah Nakiyunga to the ground as Phumza Maweni (GK) and Irene Eyaru (WA) look on
She Cranes Falidah Kadondi (GD) keeps the ball away from a Proteas' prayer, Kadondi was starting her first World Cup match
She Cranes' Shaffi Nalwanja wins possession from a South African opponent; Nalwanja was a reliable defender for Uganda throughout the World Cup
Shadia Nassanga (GA) passes the ball to Mary Nuba (not in the picture); Nassanga finished the World Cup with three Player of the Match awards
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