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Playmaker Jones Kamiza, forward Allan Karuhanga and winger Mark Lagat are among the players selected to represent Uganda at the tournament, scheduled for September 2 to 7 at the Coetzenburg campus in Stellenbosch.
The title takes UCU back to the summit of Ugandan women’s basketball and extends their record to nine National Basketball League championships.
Ritah Adero struck twice, while Jane Nantongo and Harriet Muwugumya added to the tally in a ruthless first-half display. Prossy Basemera sealed the win with a fifth goal in the 70th minute.
UCU made the brighter start. Martina Anyango set the tone early in the paint, combining with Sylvia Nantongo to give the Lady Canons a narrow 20–19 lead at the end of the first quarter.
“I thought that today I should take you out; that’s why we’re here,” Mushengyezi said as he recounted the victories registered by the students in both events.
UCU made a bright start, taking the opening quarter 16–11 with controlled offense and strong defensive work. However, the Oilers responded in the second quarter, outscoring the Canons 18–12 to take a narrow halftime lead.
Uganda Christian University Angels emerged champions in the national rally held in Masaka at Kaddugala Secondary School on 27th to 28th March 2026.
FUFA Women Elite League table leaders BUL Women Football Club continued their strong run with a 1–0 win over UCU Lady Cardinals, condemning the hosts to another defeat in Mukono.
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