Sarah Nakiyunga of Uganda during the Netball World Cup 2023, Pool G match between Wales and Uganda at Cape Town International Convention Centre, Court 1 on August 02, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Shaun Roy/Gallo Images/Netball World Cup 2023)

Day 6 of the 2023 Netball World Cup saw Uganda outplay Wales in a classy performance at the Cape Town International Convention Centre on Wednesday, 2 August.

The victory over Wales was a first for Uganda at a Netball World Cup tournament, after a dominant 73-56 win.

Shaffie Nalwanja was named Most Valued Player of the Match for her outstanding performances for the African side. 

In the other morning session match, Zimbabwe earned their second NWC2023 win and will contest in the 13th/14th place playoff, after beating Singapore 68-40 in a Pool E match.

Fixtures: Netball World Cup on Wednesday, 2 August

16h00: Jamaica🇯🇲 v Trinidad & Tobago🇹🇹 

18h00: South Africa🇿🇦 v New Zealand🇳🇿

20h00: Sri Lanka🇱🇰 v Barbados🇧🇧

Photo 1 Caption: Sarah Nakiyunga of Uganda during the Netball World Cup 2023, Pool G match between Wales and Uganda at Cape Town International Convention Centre, Court 1 on August 02, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Shaun Roy/Gallo Images/Netball World Cup 2023)

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