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Not yet official, but Pulse Sports understands that national carrier Uganda Airlines will be unveiled as a sponsor for the national netball team, the She Cranes.
The partnership was meant to be unveiled on Tuesday but was pushed to Thursday before it was put on hold until further notice.
But this website understands that the negotiations are in the advanced stages, only waiting for the appropriate launch date.
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Once unveiled, Uganda Airlines will join Plascon, who are the other sponsors of the She Cranes ahead of the World Cup.
The details for the partnership are still scanty, but Uganda Airlines are expected to be the official transport partner for the duration of the World Cup.
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18:25 - 12.06.2023
NETBALL 2023 Netball World Cup: It is starting to feel like a dream – Hanisha Muhammed
For any athlete representing your country on the biggest stage is the ultimate goal, regardless of the success you have garnered elsewhere. And She Cranes goalkeeper /shooter Hanisha Muhammed is no different.
The two joining the She Cranes' nest is a massive boost for a side that has time and struggled for financial support to facilitate their World Cup preparations.
The team is camping in Lubowa and trains in Nakirebe, trekking 60km daily.
At the World Cup, the She Cranes are in Group D alongside Singapore, New Zealand, Trinidad, and Tobago.
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She Cranes Final 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: Haniisha 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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