Uganda’s national netball team, She Cranes, lifted the 2021 Pent Series trophy after earning a clean sweep of victories in Namibia.
The Ugandans were confirmed as the champions of the series with a game to spare.
They kick-started their championship search with an easy 76-22 victory against Zambia. The Queens of Malawi were then chopped to a 59-43 defeat before they outclassed Zimbabwe 79-40.
The Kenyans were next in line as they struggled to a 77-28 defeat. The host nation, Namibia, also found the going tough, losing 56-37 as the Fred Tabale-coached side claimed the series without a defeat.
Malawi, who had four wins and one defeat, finished the tournament in second position. While Zimbabwe claimed the bronze medal with two wins, two defeats, and one draw.
With a shooting rate of 93%, Uganda goal attacker Stella Oyella walked away with the Shooter of the Tournament award.
Results
Day 1
Namibia 25-0 Kenya
Uganda 76-22 Zambia
Malawi 56-36 Zimbabwe
Day 2
Malawi 43-59 Uganda
Zimbabwe 56-46 Kenya
Namibia 53-34 Zambia
Day 3
Uganda 79 – 40 Zimbabwe
Malawi 64 – 43 Namibia
Zambia 50-42 Kenya
Day 4
Uganda 77-28 Kenya
Zambia 44-76 Malawi
Zimbabwe 57-38 Namibia
Day 5
Kenya 34-55 Malawi
Zambia 52-52 Zimbabwe
Uganda 56-37 Namibia
Photo 1 Caption: Uganda’s national netball team, She Cranes, lifted the 2021 Pent Series trophy after earning a clean sweep of victories in Namibia. Photo: She Cranes (Facebook)
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