Africa Netball Cup 2026 and Netball World Cup Sydney 2027 Qualifier Africa concluded at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, on Saturday, 26 September, following eight days of continental competition with Uganda women and South Africa men clinching the overall titles.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe competition confirmed Malawi and Namibia as Africa’s additional teams to be invited to the Netball Women's World Cup, joining South Africa's SPAR Proteas and Uganda's She Cranes , who had already secured qualification through the World Netball Rankings of 1, December 2025.##NAJAVA_MECA_9984773##In the women's competition, Uganda earned sweet revenge over South Africa, defeating the defending champions 56-53 in a riveting clash to reclaim the continental crown for the first time since 2018.The She Cranes completed an unbeaten campaign, having topped Pool 2 before defeating Namibia 52 – 41 in the semifinal and then holding their nerve against South Africa in the championship decider.Sports Tourism a major selling point as Kenya repackagesSouth Africa finished as runners-up, while Malawi secured third place with a 50 – 45 victory over Namibia. Hosts Kenya finished fifth after an intense 63 – 57 victory over Zimbabwe, while Zambia secured seventh position after defeating Botswana 51 – 47. Tanzania had already confirmed ninth place on Friday following their 53 – 49 victory over Nigeria.Roared on by Ugandan and largely East African fans, the She Cranes held their nerve through a tense contest to secure their fourth Africa Netball Cup title.Madina Okot, Dream learn first-round opponent of WNBA PlayoffsUganda started strongly, leading before taking a 31-27 advantage into halftime. South Africa tried to fight back in the third quarter, but Uganda continued to find answers. The She Cranes extended their lead in the third quarter several times by eight goals through before ending the quarter 46-38 ahead.Uganda maintained control in the final quarter. With 2:52 remaining, Uganda led 55-50 before South Africa reduced the deficit to 56-51. Uganda then moved 56-52 ahead and eventually won gold 56-53.Meanwhile, South Africa completed their campaign by defeating Eswatini in the men’s final to secure a second consecutive Africa Netball Cup title.Tennis Kenya to host historic Africa Regional Coaches ConferenceThe final was another competitive encounter between the two teams after South Africa had also defeated Eswatini 43 – 36 earlier in the tournament.Eswatini made the defending champions work throughout the contest, but South Africa remained composed and produced a strong finish to close out the championship.##NAJAVA_MECA_9985378##Eswatini finished the competition as runners-up after a strong campaign that included victories over Malawi, Uganda and hosts Kenya.Uganda completed the men’s podium after defeating hosts Kenya 46 – 35 in Friday’s third-place play-off, while Malawi finished fifth.
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