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Uganda was drawn in Group C, alongside giants Mali and Senegal.
The Uganda Gazelles will play at this year’s FIBA Women’s Afrobasket.
What has been a mere rumour was confirmed Friday night when Uganda was listed among the teams qualified for the championship.
The tournament is set to be held in Kigali, Rwanda, between July 28 and August 6.
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09:58 - 19.02.2023
ZONE V QUALIFIERS Uganda Gazelles a win away from AfroBasket
After four years of no activity for the women’s national team, the Gazelles would rather be in such a high-profile contest than at home following the qualifiers on YouTube.
Uganda was drawn in Group C, alongside giants Mali and Senegal.
Alberto Antuna’s charges finished second in the Zone V Qualifiers to land the ticket, but FIBA had remained tight-lipped about Uganda’s qualification.
Rwanda, who are hosts and from the same Zone as Uganda, got automatic qualification, and it was rumoured Zone V would not get an extra ticket.
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07:33 - 16.02.2023
ZONE V QUALIFIERS Uganda Gazelles bounce back with classic win over Egypt
Like was the case against Kenya, Jannon Jaye Otto and Hope Akello stood out with double doubles. Jannon posted 27 points and 12 boards while Akello had 14 points and 11 rebounds.
But Uganda’s performance, which included defeating Egypt in their second game, convinced FIBA Africa that the team was good enough for Afrobasket, hence handing Zone V another ticket.
Defending champions Nigeria were drawn in Group D alongside Egypt and DR Congo.
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20:46 - 18.02.2023
ZONE V QUALIFIERS Uganda Gazelles sweat past Rwanda
Ekone and Jannon Otto led the Gazelles with 22 points apiece.
Hosts Rwanda will face Angola and the team that qualifies from Zone 2 while Cameroon, Mozambique and a wild card team will occupy Group B.
FIBA Women’s Afrobasket Rwanda 2023
Group A: Rwanda, Angola, Zone 2
Group B: Cameroon, Mozambique, Wild card
Group C: Mali, Senegal, Uganda
Group D: Nigeria, Egypt, DR Congo
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