Cholhok leads Uganda challenge

The Ugandan She Cranes have selected their squad for the Netball World Cup. From the squad of 12, Mary Cholhok who stars in the Netball Super League for Loughborough Lightning has been selected for her Ugandan side.

Cholhok had a stellar 2023 NSL season: winning the league with Loughborough Lightning, being the 2023 Gilbert Top Scorer and finally winning the Fast5 All Star tournament with Manchester Thunder.

Cholhok scored a whopping 908 goals over the season, finishing comfortably in first place as Top Goal Scorer with a 58 goal advantage over second place Lenize Potgieter of Manchester Thunder. Cholhokv also won this award in 2021 and 2019.

This will be Cholhok’s second Netball World Cup after her debut in 2019 in Liverpool.

SQUAD

Lillian Achola, Margret Baagala, Mark Cholhok, Irene Eyaru, Muhameed Haniisha, Falidah Kadondi, Norah Lunkuse, Christine Nakitto, Shaffie Nalwanja, Christine Namulumba, Stella Nanfuka, Shadiah Nassanga. Reserves: Viola Asingo, Annet Najjuka, Sarah Nakiyunga