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It should be Fred Mugerwa's best-kept secret how the She Cranes will line up against Singapore in their opening game of the 2023 Netball World in Cape Town, South Africa, on Friday.
It should be Fred Mugerwa's best-kept secret how the She Cranes will line up against Singapore in their opening game of the 2023 Netball World in Cape Town, South Africa, on Friday.
But the side's two practice games against Barbados and Scotland painted a picture of how the veteran coach going for his first World Cup plans to assemble his team.
While Uganda was defeating Barbados on Sunday, Mary Nuba and skipper Irene Eyaru were the starting goal shooter and goal attacker, respectively.
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Sibling Norah Lunkuse and Margret Baagala played wing attacker and centre, while it was Shaffi Nalwanja, Christine Nakitto and Stellah Nafuka at wing defence, goal defence and goalkeeper, respectively.
In the 54-47 win over Scotland on Wednesday, Mugerwa retained Baagala at centre, Nalwanja and wing defence, Nakitto at goal defence and Nanfuka at goalkeeping.
Haniisha Muhammed, Shadia Nassanga, and Lilian Achola got starting slots in goal shooting, goal attacking and wing attack.
For a coach who prioritises defence, chances are high that Baagala, Nalwanja, Nakitto and Nanfuka will start against Singapore.
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He will likely recall Nuba, skipper Eyaru and Lunkuse as Uganda looks forward to winning their first opening game on the fourth time of asking.
2023 She Cranes Squad
Shooters: Irene Eyaru (captain) (KCCA), Mary Nuba (Lightning UK), Christine Namulumba Kango (Prisons NC), Shadia Nassanga (KCCA)
Midcourt players: Norah Lunkuse (KCCA), Lillian Achola (Weyonje NC), Margret Baagala (NIC and Assistant Captain)
Defenders: Hanisha Muhameed (KCCA), Christine Nakitto (KCCA), Stella Nanfuka (Prisons), Faridah Kadondi (Weyonje NC), Shaffie Nalwanja (KCCA)
Reserves – Viola Asingo (Prisons NC), Annet Najjuka (KCCA), Sarah Nakiyunga (NIC)
Uganda's World Cup Fixture
July 28: Singapore
July 29: New Zealand
July 30: Trinidad & Tobago
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