The KCCA Leopards Women claimed a vital home victory in the Uganda Women’s NBL on May 16, 2026, defeating the Nabisunsa Women 72–58. The match, which tipped off at 5:00 PM, saw the Leopards take control early and never look back.

Match Overview

Both teams entered the contest in the top half of the standings, making this a key clash for playoff seeding. The Leopards came out aggressive, using their full‑court press to disrupt Nabisunsa’s ball movement. The visitors turned the ball over 11 times in the first half, which the Leopards converted into 18 points.

By the end of the third quarter, KCCA had built a 14‑point cushion at 56–42. Nabisunsa attempted a fourth‑quarter rally, cutting the deficit to 9, but the Leopards’ star forward answered with three straight baskets to restore order.

Key Moments

• Early separation: A 12–2 run in the first quarter gave the Leopards a 20–10 lead. Their defensive intensity set the tone for the entire game.
• Third‑quarter lockdown: KCCA held Nabisunsa to just 10 points in the third quarter, expanding the lead into double digits permanently.
• Clutch finishing: When Nabisunsa closed within 9 in the fourth, the Leopards called a timeout and executed a 7–0 run to ice the game.

Standout Players

KCCA’s power forward delivered a double‑double of 22 points and 15 rebounds, dominating the paint. Their point guard added 10 assists and 5 steals. For Nabisunsa, the shooting guard had 18 points but shot just 7‑of‑20 from the field.

Season Impact

The victory kept KCCA in second place in the Uganda Women’s NBL, just two games behind the league leaders. Nabisunsa dropped to fifth, damaging their hopes of a top‑four finish.