Stop 2 of the FIBA U23 3×3, currently happening in Benin’s Capital Porto Novo, did not go well for the Ugandan sides.

After winning stop one, most Ugandans were excited about the ladies’ team but were not prepared for what was to come on day 2.

The girls scored just 4 points against Cote d’Ivoire in their opener and struggled a lot to find the basket.

In their second game, the situation wasn’t any better as they scored just 6 points against Benin.

Many people argue that the change from Mary Priscillar Nambogo, who featured in stop one, to Sarah Namale was the source of our offensive problems.

However, the girls failed to convert even when they had open shots. It is what they term “a bad day in office”.

The men improved greatly, from finishing last to finishing second.

The lads got revenge against Kenya, defeating them 15-11 in their first game of the day.

In their second game, they defeated Benin 15-9 and progressed to the finals.

Playing Algeria was going to be very tough as these are the same players that caused havoc in the 2024 tournament in Kampala.

The Algerians are more skilled and lethal and it was not a surprise that they won the game comfortably, 21-8.

Men’s Results

Uganda 15-11 Kenya

Benin 9-15 Uganda

Uganda 8-21 Algeria

Men’s Team

1. Peter Obleng
2. Carl Loum
3. Marvin Jesse Okurut
4. Allawi Ssenkubuge

Women’s Results

Uganda 4-11 Cote d’Ivoire

Uganda 6-14 Benin

Women’s Team

1. Sarah Namale
2. Sylivia Nakituuka
3. Shillah Lamunu Aber
4. Martina Anyango

Currently, the ladies are in 3rd place with 145 points. T

They need to win some more stops to increase their chances of winning the overall tournament.

The men are in 5th place with 125 points and need to win the next stop if they are to increase their chances of finishing top.

Tamasha Nsubuga is yet to be used and we shall be waiting to see what changes the coach makes for Stop 3.

Andrew Ssendawula has also not been used yet and given the improved performance of the team on day 2, which changes will the coach make?

The Ladies will face Kenya and Benin in stop 3 while the gents shall play against Cote d’Ivoire and Benin.