{"id":92172,"date":"2025-01-22T16:43:25","date_gmt":"2025-01-22T16:43:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/uganda\/all-news\/notable-changes-as-gazelles-announce-squad-for-fiba-zone-v-qualifiers"},"modified":"2025-01-24T20:14:38","modified_gmt":"2025-01-24T20:14:38","slug":"notable-changes-as-gazelles-announce-squad-for-fiba-zone-v-qualifiers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/uganda\/all-news\/notable-changes-as-gazelles-announce-squad-for-fiba-zone-v-qualifiers","title":{"rendered":"Notable Changes as Gazelles Announce Squad for FIBA Zone V Qualifiers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Uganda. <\/strong><\/span><b>The Uganda Gazelles have unveiled their 15-player squad for the FIBA Zone V Qualifiers, bringing both excitement and questions about notable omissions from the roster.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The team is headlined by stars like Jane Asinde, Hope Akello, and Shakira Nanvubya, but the absence of experienced players such as Ritah Imanishimwe, Flavia Oketcho, and Brenda Ekone has sparked significant discussion.<\/p>\n<p>These veterans played pivotal roles in the 2023 FIBA AfroBasket Qualifiers, with their leadership and consistency contributing to the team\u2019s success.<\/p>\n<p>Another significant absence is Jannon Otto, the talented small forward who emerged as the top scorer at the 2023 FIBA AfroBasket tournament.<\/p>\n<p>Otto\u2019s outstanding performances were a testament to her skill and value to the team, leaving fans wondering why she is not part of the current squad.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Uganda<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Uganda. 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