Yakub confident Nile Queens will deliver in IHF Zone V Championship

Uganda's Senior Women's National Handball team coach, Aziz Yakub, is optimistic that his charges will deliver positive results in the upcoming IHF Nations Trophy Zone V Championship, scheduled for November 4–8 in Kibaha, Tanzania.

The "Nile Queens" tactician stated that the players are responding exceptionally well to training, giving him confidence that they will be highly competitive and achieve their ultimate goal of qualifying for the Africa Cup.

"I am impressed with the girls' response to training," Yakub said. "They are positive, and we are currently polishing our team combinations and endurance, and we are good to go."

He added: "The team has enjoyed a conducive environment to prepare. Our focus is to make the most of this opportunity, compete with determination, and represent our country with pride to qualify for the next stage."

The squad will fly out of the country on Tuesday and is now intensifying its preparations for the competition. Training sessions have focused heavily on physical conditioning, tactical organization, execution, and team cohesion, with every session designed to strengthen the squad's readiness for the challenges ahead.

The Nile Queens face a competitive field in the regional qualifier, featuring Egypt, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Sudan, Somalia, and the hosts, Tanzania.

The Uganda Training Squad

Goalkeepers: Brenda Adokorach, Robinah Katusiime, Shamim Nakajja

Centers: Gloria Among, Aisha Namajja, Claire Tabingwa

Left Wingers: Royce Namutosi, Aisha Nanyonjo, Eunice Oyella, Barbra Nantume

Right Wingers: Monica Kongai, Bella Adams, Yvonne Nakirya

Left Backs: Mary Akech, Shakira Bako, Lucky Laker

Right Backs: Hilda Abangit, Priscillah Aber, Joyce Namutosi

Pivots: Evelyn Aitasi, Patience Damulira, Diana Nakamya