Hotel Africana was crowned Corporate Sports Network (CSN) Netball champions after producing a composed and disciplined performance to defeat Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) in an entertaining final held at Jeph International University, Butabika.
The final played on June 29 brought together two of the tournament’s most consistent sides, with both teams displaying quality passing, disciplined defending and excellent teamwork before Hotel Africana gradually pulled away to secure the coveted title.
Hotel Africana started brightly, controlling possession and converting their scoring opportunities through clinical shooting, while their defenders frustrated Civil Aviation’s attacking rhythm with timely interceptions and relentless pressure.
Uganda Civil Aviation Authority ( UCAA) refused to go down without a fight. Their quick ball movement and determined comeback narrowed the gap in the middle stages of the contest, but Hotel Africana were too strong, racing into double digits and leaving their counterparts in awe.
Hotel Africana maintained their composure when it mattered most. Their experienced players controlled the tempo in the closing minutes, limiting turnovers and capitalising on crucial chances to seal a deserved victory and spark jubilant celebrations from teammates and supporters.
The triumph capped an impressive campaign for Hotel Africana, who, with the win, became the first corporate company to win three netball crowns in a row. Africana’s march was as ruthless as ever, brushing aside opponents with clinical precision. From a 23–0 demolition of Royal Van Zanten in the quarters to a composed 13–8 win over a fan-backed DTB Bank in the semis, they looked every bit the defending champions.
Last year’s showdown between the two sides remains one of the most controversial in CSN history. Their first final ended in confusion, with disputes over the scoreline—some records reading 8–8, others giving Africana a narrow win. Exhaustion and disagreement forced a replay. But when they met again weeks later, Hotel Africana delivered a crushing statement, thrashing UCAA 25–6 at Maroons Stadium in Luzira.
DTB Players celebrate after defeating Centenary Bank in the third-place play-off.
Speaking after the final, Corporate Sports Network’s chairman, Kennedy Mpanga, congratulated both finalists for showcasing the growing standard of corporate netball and praised all participating companies for embracing sport as a platform for employee wellness, networking and team building.
The netball competition was one of the highlights of the CSN outing at Jeph International University, attracting enthusiastic support from participating companies and spectators. DTB bank defeated Centenary Bank to win third position.
