Uganda’s Claire Najjuuko and Purity Nalua Nekesa bounced back from semi-final heartbreak to win bronze at the 2026 CAVB Zone V Beach Volleyball Championship at Bunjako Beach on Sunday.
The Ugandan pair beat South Sudan’s Agor Madut and Diing 21-15, 21-12 in the women’s third-place play-off, securing a podium finish in front of the home crowd.
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Najjuuko and Naluwa had missed out on the final after losing 12-21, 22-20, 15-11 to Kenya’s Selina and Sembel in a closely contested semi-final. Uganda dominated the opening set 21-12, but the Kenyans recovered to take the second 22-20 before winning the decider 15-11.
The loss ended Uganda’s hopes of reaching the final, but the pair responded strongly against South Sudan, controlling both sets to claim the bronze medal.
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South Sudan’s Agor Madut and Diing finished fourth after a strong campaign that saw them reach the semi-finals.
Burundi’s Irakoze and Ndayikengurukiye booked their place in the final after defeating South Sudan 21-13, 21-15. They will face Kenya’s Selina and Sembel, who recovered from their slow start against Uganda to win 12-21, 22-20, 15-11.
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Video from the match
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