She Cranes team traveling to the UK for the Vitality Netball Series named

The She Cranes team in the 2023 Netball World Cup|CLIVE KYAZZE IMAGE

She Cranes team traveling to the UK for the Vitality Netball Series named

Allan Damba 15:47 - 04.01.2024

Meanwhile, the first two days of the tournament will be played at the prestigious OVO Arena Wembley in the United Kingdom.

The Uganda Netball team that will travel to the United Kingdom for the prestigious Vitality Netball Nations Cup has been outed by head coach Fred Mugerwa.

The She Cranes will face off with four of the world’s leading netball nations across the weekends of 20-21 and 27-28 January 2024 as part of an incredible showcase of international netball.

The She Cranes players celebrate with the Ugandan flag after defeating South Africa 49-47 to finish fifth at the 2023 Netball World Cup

They invited by England, along with powerhouses Australia and New Zealand, for the Netball Nations Cup.

On the 12-lady list seen by Pulse Sports Uganda, like it was in the 2023 Netball World Cup, Irene Eyaru will captain the Fred Mugerwa-coached side.

The team includes shooter Mary Nuba Cholhok, who features for England's Loughborough in the Netball Super League.

The other are; Lillian Achola, Margaret Baagala, Florence Adunia, Mercy Batamuliza, Haniisha Muhameed Nakaate, Falidah Kadondi, Sandrah Ruth Nambirige, Christine Namulumba Kango, Shadiah Nassanga Ssegujja and Sarah Nakiyunga.

Meanwhile, the first two days of the tournament will be played at the prestigious OVO Arena Wembley in the United Kingdom.

Matches will then move to the First Direct Arena, marking the first time that international netball has been held in Leeds.

The Australian Diamonds and the New Zealand Silver Ferns remain on top of the world rankings, with England currently placed in third, whilst Uganda recorded their best-ever finish at a World Cup with a fifth place.

She Cranes Full Squad for the Vitality Series

Lillian Achola, Florence Adunia, Mercy Batamuliza, Haniisha Muhameed Nakaate, Falidah Kadondi, Sandrah Ruth Nambirige, Christine Namulumba Kango, Shadiah Nassanga Ssegujja, Sarah Nakiyunga, Margaret Baagala, Irene Eyaru (c), Mary Nuba Cholhok.