Uganda’s Gazelles soar to Egypt for AfroBasket training camp
The gazelles training ahead FIBA Women’s Afrobasket Qualifiers 2025. Photo: Tony Kamau
In a determined push to make their mark at the FIBA Women’s AfroBasket 2025, Uganda’s national women’s basketball team, the Gazelles, is set to depart for a high-stakes training camp in Egypt this Friday.
Led by Head Coach Nicholas Natuhereza, the squad will touch down in Cairo for an intensive preparation program aimed at fine-tuning skills, boosting team chemistry, and sharpening strategies ahead of Africa’s premier women’s basketball tournament.
As part of their training camp, the Gazelles will square off in three competitive practice games against top-tier continental rivals: Cameroon, Rwanda, and host nation Egypt at the Mostapha Sports Halls in Cairo.
These matches are expected to offer a critical test of the team’s readiness and provide vital experience against fellow AfroBasket contenders.
Following their stint in Cairo, the team will proceed to Alexandria, where the focus will shift to team bonding, tactical refinement, and physical recovery
This phase will be key for building cohesion and ensuring the players are mentally and strategically aligned ahead of the tournament.
After wrapping up their preparations in Egypt, the Gazelles will fly directly to Abidjan, Ivory Coast, ready to take on the continent’s best and showcase their growth on the biggest stage in African women’s basketball.
As anticipation builds and the tournament draws near, both the team and fans are hopeful that this rigorous training campaign will propel the Gazelles to a standout performance.
