- KCCA 40–39 NIC
- UCU 52–35 Dynamite Netball Academy
- UPDF 46–43 UGISHA
KCCA Netball Membership edged document champions NIC 40–39 in a nail-biting encounter because the Nationwide Netball League made its long-awaited return at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo.
The victory marked KCCA’s first league win over NIC since 2018, and it got here within the opening sport of the 2025 season, almost two years for the reason that league’s final motion in April 2023.
The conflict between the 2 giants lived as much as its billing, delivering depth and drama from begin to end. KCCA took a slender 11–10 lead within the opening quarter, fueled by standout defensive performances from Shaffie Nalwanja and Christine Nakito.
Regardless of constructing a five-goal benefit within the second quarter, KCCA allowed NIC again into the sport, going into halftime with a slim 19–18 lead.
NIC fought again within the third quarter, with centre participant Margret Bagala main a robust cost that noticed NIC take their first lead and end the quarter 30–27 forward.
Nonetheless, KCCA regrouped within the remaining interval, even after being lowered to 6 gamers following Brenda Nakazibwe’s suspension.
NIC missed a golden alternative to increase their lead, and two late errors by their wing assault Fildauce Namuleme opened the door for a KCCA comeback.
The groups had been tied at 35–all with seven minutes to go, organising a tense finale. Within the dying seconds, KCCA transformed an important centre move to seal a dramatic 40–39 victory.
The league motion continues subsequent Saturday at Hamz Stadium with 4 matches on the cardboard:
– UCU vs UGISHA
– UPDF vs UG X Luwero
– Prisons vs NIC
– KCCA vs Busia Better Lions
