Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – The two-time East African Champions, Uganda Prisons Netball Club, the Prisons Queens, began their title race with a convincing 57-32 win over KVZ from Zanzibar at the National Stadium Tanzania Netball Courts.
The Prisons Queens dominated the game from the start, taking a 16-7 lead in the first quarter. They extended their advantage to 25-15 by halftime, with their opponents struggling to keep up with their precision.
In the third quarter, the Prisons Queens continued to assert their dominance, leading 40-25. However, it was the introduction of substitutes Christine Namulumba, Kango Stella Nanfuka, Viola Asingo, Donia Flavia, and Doreen Lukenga that transformed the game.
The substitutes brought a new level of aggression and attacking flair, which saw the Prisons Queens score 17 goals in the final quarter, sealing a comfortable 57-32 victory.
“Starting with a win against KVZ is a great morale boost. We’re feeling confident ahead of our next game against Warriors from Tanzania this morning,” Prisons Head Coach Ruth Meeme.
The starting lineup for Uganda Prisons featured Lillian Ajio at Goal Defense, Malisera Àkello at Center, Tausi Mumena at Goal Keeper, Tabia Dorothy at Goal Attack, Sandra Namutebi at Goal Shooter, Joyce Nakibuule at Wing Attack, and Sylvia Nanyonga at Wing Defense.
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