Uganda Lady Pool Cranes win the BlackBall International Hawley Cup

Lady Pool Cranes pose with their accolades after winning The Blackball International Hawley Cup

POOL Uganda Lady Pool Cranes win the BlackBall International Hawley Cup

Pulse Sports Team 07:29 - 24.10.2023

The Uganda Lady Pool Cranes are the winners of the BlackBall International Ladies' Hawley cup 2023.

The Cranes put aside the pain of missing the All Africa Pool Championships last week due to a visa hitch to clear everything on the table for the victory.

The tournament was held at the famous Grand Monte Casino Hotel in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Marion Kisakye, commonly known as Sheilla Ankah, sealed her debut with last frame victory as the Cranes thrashed South Africa 13-7 on Monday.

To reach the final, the Lady Pool Cranes overcame South Africa’s A-team 13-11 in the semis.

Marion Kisakye "Sheilla ANkah" flashes the scoreboard after winning Uganda's last frame
Marion Kisakye "Sheilla ANkah" flashes the scoreboard after winning Uganda's last frame

In the juniors’ category, Kenneth Odong emerged winner of the Blackball International Hawley cup U-23 after defeating Kumeshen Williams 7-6 in the final.

Odong will fly home with a trophy and R25,000 (shs5 million) as prize money.

Some of the other notable members of the team include captain Habib Ssebuguzi, Mansoor ‘Muto’ Bwanika, Caesar Chandiga and Ibrahim Sejjemba.

The ladies had Sheilla Ankah, Rita Nimusiima and the famous sisters Rukia Naiga and Rasheeda Mutesi.

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