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She Cranes captain Irene Eyaru guided Uganda to victory at the 2018 World Netball University games in Kampala, Uganda.
Uganda won the gold medal in 2018, defeating favourites South Africa 44- 43 in an enthralling final to hand them the title.
Eyaru will be going to her first Netball World Cup this July in Cape Town, South Africa, not just as a player but as the captain of Uganda.
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17:15 - 05.07.2023
NETBALL 2023 Netball World Cup: Maiden competition on African soil excites Mugerwa
It is under a month to the 2023 Netball World Cup in Cape Town South Africa, the first on African soil. It has brought lot of excitement not only in the rainbow nation but also in the Pearl of Africa.
"I know once I lead a team, I am very confident that they can go on to make their supporters happy just like we did in 2018 when we made Ugandans happy", Eyaru told Pulse Sports.
"We are not just going to the World Cup to participate in these games but rather compete at the highest level and treat every game like it is a final", she added.
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18:12 - 04.07.2023
2023 Netball World Cup: Fred Mugerwa outlines She Cranes' target ahead of the Netball World Cup
As the 2023 edition edges, many hope the She Cranes put up a better performance than the past two editions, something head coach Fred Mugerwa agrees with entirely.
The She Cranes are in Group D alongside world champions New Zealand, Singapore, and Trinidad and Tobago.
"We are ever ready, whether you are number one or number in the world; we don't fear anyone," Eyaru noted.
"It is other teams that are fearing Uganda; for example, right now, it is New Zealand that is ever asking for a friendly with Uganda."
"For us, we are very comfortable; whoever we meet on the way, we shall play them like we are playing the final; we don't fear anyone," Eyaru added.
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16:33 - 04.07.2023
NETBALL 2023 Netball World Cup: Plascon boost She Cranes camp with a Shs100M package
Plascon Uganda has come to the team's aid with a Ugx 100m package aimed at helping them prepare better for the upcoming showpiece, according to Santosh Gumte, the General Manager of the leading paints manufacturers.
They will participate in their third straight World Cup after finishing eighth and seventh in 2015 and 2019, respectively.
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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