KCCA Netball Club are beginning to look like a team on a mission — a side determined to finally turn promise into silverware. Over the weekend, they delivered another assured performance to tighten their grip on the Netball Super League Division 1 title race.
Their impressive win over UCU Angels, the only team that had beaten them this season, sent a strong message to their rivals. It wasn’t just about revenge; it was about proving their consistency, resilience, and ability to respond when challenged.
After going toe-to-toe with UCU in the opening half, KCCA showed their composure in the closing quarters, pulling away through sheer intensity and tactical discipline. The result cemented their place at the top, especially after Prisons’ shock loss to Makindye Weyonje, which swung momentum firmly in KCCA’s favour.
What makes their run even more impressive is how they’ve managed to thrive without their longtime star Irene Eyaru. In her absence, Mercy Batamuliza has emerged as a dependable attacking force, while Shadiah Nassanga has taken charge as the team’s key finisher. Together, they have redefined KCCA’s offensive rhythm.
Defensively, Shaffie Nalwanja and Christine Nakitto have been unyielding, forming one of the toughest partnerships in the league. Norah Lunkuse, inspired by her 2023 World Cup experience, continues to inject leadership and composure from midcourt.
The double-header weekend was meant to expose weaknesses across teams, but instead, it underlined KCCA’s growing maturity. They combined aggression with control — the balance of a champion-in-waiting.
With only Prisons Netball Club posing a realistic threat to their title ambitions, KCCA now find themselves just a few strong performances away from a long-awaited league triumph.
Netball Super League Results
UGISA 52 Posta 30
Life Sport 30 NIC 60
Dynamite NC 38 Police 45
Prisons 36 Weyonje 37
UCU 32 KCCA 40
Police 46 Posta 33
KCCA 54 UGISA 42
Lifesport 43 Luwero 47
UPDF 39 Dynamite 37
Weyonje 37 UCU 39
Prisons 41 Busia 31
