Nigeria looked a better team before the kickoff of the game. However, the Silverbacks looked fresh and grabbed the lead right from tip-off, with good shots helping them to lead the first quarter by a 12-point deference (24-12).
Uganda Cranes will miss the services of midfielder Tadeo Lwanga and Egypt based winger, Abdul Lumala, in their clash against Kenya’s Harambe Stars in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers scheduled for September 2, 2021.
The Para athlete came last in heat three of the distance to miss out on advancing to the finals, she however posted a personal best of 13.17 seconds over the distance. Before the games her personal best time was 14.01 seconds.