Racheal Nanyonga
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| Born | October 25, 1990 | ||||
| Height | 1.67 m (5 ft 5+1⁄2 in) | ||||
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Racheal Nanyonga (born 25 October 1990) is an Ugandan netball player who represents Uganda internationally and plays in the position of goal attack.[1] She has represented Uganda at the 2018 Commonwealth Games and at the 2019 Netball World Cup.[2][3] Racheal Nanyonga who was , in Mulago, Uganda. Her entry into netball was inspired by her elder sister, Irene Namanda.[4]
Career Highlights & Role
- Position: Nanyonga primarily plays as a Goal Attack (GA) and is recognized for her shooting accuracy and agility on the court.
- Leadership: In November 2025, Nanyonga was appointed Captain of the She Cranes. She previously served as assistant captain during the 2015 and 2019 Netball World Cups.
- Physicality: Standing at 152 cm (approx. 5 ft), she was notably the shortest Goal Attack at the 2015 Netball World Cup, where she gained international acclaim for her high shooting percentages.[5][6]
Major Tournaments
- Netball World Cup: Represented Uganda in the 2015 (Sydney) and 2019 (Liverpool) editions.
- Commonwealth Games: Competed at the 2018 Gold Coast Games.
- Africa Netball Championship: Led the team as captain during the December 2025 tournament, where Uganda finished as runners-up to South Africa.
- Celtic Cup (2025): Named captain for the inaugural Celtic Cup in Scotland. Despite being the captain, she initially faced visa delays that hindered her travel with the team in late November 2025.[7][8][9]
References
- ^ "Racheal Nanyonga". Netball Draft Central. Retrieved 2019-09-08.
- ^ "Netball | Athlete Profile: Nanyonga RACHEAL - Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games". results.gc2018.com. Retrieved 2019-09-08.
- ^ "Uganda". Netball Draft Central. Retrieved 2019-09-08.
- ^ "Nanyonga to stay locked in despite snub". Monitor. 2022-06-18. Retrieved 2025-12-18.
- ^ "Rachel Nanyonga is Captain as SHE cranes team is named. - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation". Uganda Broadcasting Corporation. 2025-11-14. Retrieved 2025-12-18.
- ^ Kyazze, Clive (2016-04-26). "She Cranes World Cup star Racheal Nanyonga optimistic | 2015 USPA Awards". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 2025-12-18.
- ^ Kyazze, Clive (2016-04-26). "She Cranes World Cup star Racheal Nanyonga optimistic | 2015 USPA Awards". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 2025-12-18.
- ^ "She Cranes submit to South Africa in Africa Netball Cup final". Monitor. 2025-12-15. Retrieved 2025-12-18.
- ^ Kaweru, Franklin (2025-12-12). "Africa Netball Championship: She Cranes hold off Namibia, face Malawi in semis". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 2025-12-18.