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Coach Natuhereza sets tone as Gazelles begin AfroBasket prep

by Jeremiah Mugalu
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The Gazelles have kicked off preparations for the 2025 FIBA Womenโ€™s AfroBasket, and Head Coach Nicholas Natuhereza is already setting a clear tone: stay focused, build steadily, and aim high.

After the first training session at Africa Bible Institute in Lubowa, Natuhereza struck a calm but confident note.

โ€œDay one is in the books,โ€ he said. โ€œIt was a light session. We didnโ€™t want to overdo it, but I liked what I saw. We introduced some concepts weโ€™ll keep building on.โ€

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Only six players turned up for the opener, but the coach isnโ€™t worried. With the tournament set for July 26 to August 3 in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, the team still has time to gel.

โ€œWeโ€™ve been waiting for this,โ€ he added. โ€œI believe weโ€™re mentally ready. Now we need to focus on developing players who can shoot and make free throws consistently.โ€

Assistant coach Ben Komakech is also on board, as the team prepares to ramp up intensity in the coming days with more players expected in camp.

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