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She Cranes' head coach, Fred Mugerwa, has highlighted the need to qualify for more international tournaments as the squad prepares for another World Cup.
The She Cranes have played at the 2015 and 2019 Netball World Cups, finishing eighth and seventh, respectively.
"It always inspires us as players and coaching staff to make it to the very peak of the game whenever that time comes around, and so we try our best to make it there", Mugerwa told Pulse Sports.
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11:25 - 01.07.2023
NETBALL 2023 Netball World Cup: She Cranes Fred Mugerwa to ignite World Cup fever
She Cranes head coach Fred Mugerwa has revealed that he will only get excited for the Vitality Netball World Cup 2023 when he touches down in Cape Town.
"The prospect of playing alongside some of the world's best netball players serves as a driving force for the team, providing invaluable exposure and experience," he added.
Selecting the final squad for the upcoming World Cup proved to be a challenging task for Coach Mugerwa.
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13:32 - 02.07.2023
NETBALL 2023 Netball World Cup: Commonwealth Games made Mugerwa a better coach
She Cranes head coach, Fred Mugerwa, has revealed that the coaching at the 2022 Commonwealth Games made him a better coach heading into his first World Cup.
With a pool of 20 talented players, the decision ultimately came down to various factors such as discipline, work rate, and chemistry with teammates.
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07:06 - 27.06.2023
NETBALL 2023 Netball World Cup: She Cranes continue to attract corporate partners
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.
"It was not easy picking the final 15," Coach Mugerwa admitted, emphasizing the difficult choices that had to be made to form a cohesive and competitive team," Mugerwa said.
In less than a month, the She Cranes will embark on their journey to compete in the first-ever World Cup to be held on African soil in South Africa.
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: 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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