She Cranes: Uganda Netball Team

The She Cranes are Uganda’s national netball team, coached by Rashid Mubiru and captained by Racheal Nanyonga. Ranked sixth by World Netball, they won the 2026 Africa Netball Cup in Nairobi, beating South Africa 56-53 in the final on 26 September. This page covers the Africa Netball Cup, the road to the 2027 Netball World Cup and the latest She Cranes news.

She Cranes at the 2026 Africa Netball Cup

The tournament at Kasarani in Nairobi was the Africa qualifier for the 2027 Netball World Cup. Uganda beat Namibia 52-41 in the semi final and South Africa 56-53 in the final on 26 September 2026.

Date	Opponent	Result
26 September 2026	South Africa (final)	Won 56-53
25 September 2026	Namibia (semi final)	Won 52-41
23 September 2026	Malawi	Won 54-49
22 September 2026	Kenya	Won 62-42
20 September 2026	Nigeria	Won 68-30

Road to the 2027 Netball World Cup

The She Cranes finished sixth at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after losing the fifth place match to South Africa 62-54. Their World Netball ranking had already earned them a place at the 2027 Netball World Cup in Sydney, which runs from 25 August to 5 September 2027.

Latest She Cranes news

She Cranes FAQ

Who is the She Cranes coach?

Rashid Mubiru is the head coach of the She Cranes. Racheal Nanyonga is the captain.

Who won the 2026 Africa Netball Cup?

Uganda won the 2026 Africa Netball Cup, beating South Africa 56-53 in the final in Nairobi on 26 September.

Are the She Cranes at the 2027 Netball World Cup?

Yes. Uganda have qualified for the 2027 Netball World Cup in Sydney, from 25 August to 5 September 2027.

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