Sandra Nambirige
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Sandra Ruth Nambirige | ||
| Born | Uganda | ||
| School |
Bugolo Junior School, Lugala Buddo Secondary School St. Mary’s Kitende | ||
| University | Ndejje University | ||
| Occupation | Netballer, Basketball player | ||
| Relatives | Cissy Nabakooza (mother) | ||
| Netball career | |||
| Playing position(s): Defender | |||
| Years | Club team(s) | Apps | |
| KCCA Netball Club | |||
| NIC Netball Club | |||
| Magic Stormers Kampala (basketball) | |||
| Years | National team(s) | Caps | |
| 20XX–present | Uganda (She Cranes) | ||
Sandra Nambirige also known as Sandra Ruth Nambirige is a Ugandan professional netball player who plays as a defender in the Uganda national netball team referred to as She-Cranes.[1][2] Nambirige was born Ms. Cissy Nabakooza who was also a netballer.[3] She is also a Ugandan basketball player participating in the Magic Stormers Kampala.[4]
Education background
Nambirige completed her Primary education from Bugolo Junior School, Lugala . She later joined Buddo SS for her ordinary level studies. She completed her Advanced level education at St. Mary's Kitende.[5] After she joined Ndejje University.
Club career
Nambirige was inspired by her teacher known as Makubuya while at Bugolo Junior School. At St Mary’s Kitende she helped the team to win the national rally, district competitions and the East African netball trophies . Due to her talent, she was linked to KCCA netball club while in her A' level by coach Fred Mugerwa.[6]
Nambirige was among National Insurance Corporation (NIC) squad that successfully defended their East Africa Netball Championship reaching their 21st title win at the Ulinzi Sports Complex in Kenya.[7] She was also among participants in the Fast5 tournament in 2022 where the She Cranes claimed two victories, finishing fifth with three wins.[8]
Awards
In 2022, Nambirige was voted as the best player of November in the Netball category under Fortbet Real Stars Awards.[9]
References
- ^ "Netball Nations Cup: She Cranes start preps ahead of four-team tournament". MTN Sports. 2025-01-06. Retrieved 2025-08-16.
- ^ "Africa Netball Cup: Uganda She Cranes into the finals". MTN Sports. 2024-12-13. Retrieved 2025-08-16.
- ^ "Nambirige eyes first international netball cap". Monitor. 2020-07-19. Retrieved 2025-08-16.
- ^ Eurobasket. "Sandra Nambirige, Basketball Player, News, Stats - Afrobasket". Eurobasket LLC. Retrieved 2025-08-16.
- ^ "Nambirige eyes first international netball cap". Monitor. 2020-07-19. Retrieved 2025-08-16.
- ^ "Nambirige eyes first international netball cap". Monitor. 2020-07-19. Retrieved 2025-08-16.
- ^ Sports, Pulse (2023-05-21). "MP Asuman Basalirwa advocates for a sports law to revolutionize Uganda's sports sector". Pulse Sports Uganda. Retrieved 2025-08-16.
- ^ "She Cranes to open Fast Five campaign against Australia". Monitor. 2024-11-07. Retrieved 2025-08-16.
- ^ "Fortbet Real Stars Awards: Nambirige Voted November Best as Ekone Lifts the Super Stars Gong | Voice of Bugerere". 2022-12-11. Retrieved 2025-08-16.