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<title>Namuwongo Blazers Dethrone City Oilers to Clinch First&#45;Ever NBL Title</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ In a dramatic turnaround that will be remembered for years, the Blazers became the first team in over a decade to wrestle the crown from the Oilers, ending their 10-year dominance of the league. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 23:59:58 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>John Kusolo</dc:creator>
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<title>South Sudan’s Bright Starlets Make History Again with Semifinal Berth at Women’s AfroBasket 2025</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Uganda Gazelles began the game strongly, surging to a 15-6 lead within the first five minutes. However, South Sudan quickly responded. Delicia Washington sparked the comeback with a string of points, and Nyamer Lual Diew knocked down a critical three-pointer to bring them within two points, changing the momentum entirely.

In the second quarter, South Sudan found their rhythm from behind the arc, draining six three-pointers and turning the game on its head. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 07:04:12 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Uganda’s Gazelles Advance to Quarterfinals with Historic Victory Over Senegal in Women’s AfroBasket</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ This hard-fought win, coming hot on the heels of their dominant 88-51 performance against Guinea, marks Uganda’s second straight victory in Group A and cements their position at the top with four points. The result also means the Gazelles become the first team to qualify directly for the quarterfinal stage, an achievement that underlines the growth of Ugandan women’s basketball on the continental stage. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 22:09:13 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Uganda Crushes Guinea in AfroBasket Opener, Sets Eyes on Senegal Clash</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Leading Uganda’s charge was the explosive forward Melisa Akullu, who delivered a statement performance with a game-high 26 points and 7 rebounds in just 22 minutes on the court. Her physicality, speed, and court awareness made her virtually unstoppable, helping Uganda set the tone early in the match.

“Our coaching staff had prepared us well before the tournament and we knew we needed to secure the win in this match because we play Senegal next and from then on we meet tougher teams. We came with that mindset, found each other, and I’m glad we got the win,” Akullu said post-game. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 07:45:16 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>PostBank Uganda and Crown Beverages Limited Celebrate and Support the Uganda Gazelles Women’s Basketball Team</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ &quot;We have every confidence that the Gazelles will excel in the AfroBasket tournament and make Uganda proud,&quot; PostBank Uganda&#039;s Managing Director, Julius Kakeeto, declared. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 20:19:01 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Uganda Names Squad for FIBA AfroBasket 2025 Qualifiers</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The squad includes a mix of home-based players and professionals playing abroad, with former NBA player Ishmail Carzell Wainright, who currently plays for Hapoel Tel Aviv in Israel, making a return to the national team setup. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 15:47:51 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>John Kusolo</dc:creator>
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<title>Nicholas Natuhereza Appointed Head Coach of the Uganda Gazelles Ahead of FIBA Africa Zone V Qualifiers, Unveils Roster Comprised of Experience and Young Talent</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The FIBA Africa Zone V Qualifiers are a crucial step for the Gazelles in their journey to the 2025 Women’s AfroBasket. With Natuhereza at the helm, supported by an experienced technical team, the Gazelles are poised to make a strong statement in Cairo. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 20:31:25 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>John Kusolo</dc:creator>
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