She Cranes Crowned Africa Netball Champions After Beating South Africa
Uganda's national netball team, the She Cranes, defeated South Africa to win the 2026 Africa Netball Cup. The victory also confirms the team's status as a rising power in international netball.
Why it matters
Significant milestone for African sports development and qualification for the 2027 Netball World Cup.
Uganda’s She Cranes have won the 2026 Africa Netball Cup after defeating defending champions South Africa 56-53 in the final in Nairobi, Kenya.
The victory at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, on Saturday saw Uganda reclaim the continental title after South Africa had beaten them in the 2025 final in Lilongwe, Malawi.
The She Cranes entered the final unbeaten, having topped Pool 2 after victories over Nigeria, Zambia, hosts Kenya and Malawi. They then defeated Namibia 52-41 in the semi-final to book their place in the title decider.
South Africa, meanwhile, reached the final after beating Malawi 62-46 in their semi-final.
The result gives Uganda another continental title and ends South Africa’s reign as African champions. South Africa had won the 2025 Africa Netball Cup after defeating Uganda 56-34 in the final.
World Netball congratulated Uganda after the final, confirming the She Cranes as Africa’s champions.
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