The Africa Netball Cup draw paired Malawi's Queens against South Africa at Griffin Saenda Sports Complex, and coach Peace Kalua Chawinga thinks her squad can pull off an upset despite past losses. Eight squads will compete in both men's and women's divisions through round-robin play, with semifinals and finals wrapping things up. Matches kick off as early as 7 a.m., and the venue fits about 5,000 people.
Chawinga says her team has been grinding since June with training camps and practice series in Zimbabwe, mixing veterans with younger players. The coach pointed out that previous matchups against South Africa came down to tight margins, and her crew knows what needs work. Cheap tickets will be available, and organizers are bringing in students from local schools to catch the action and maybe inspire some future netball stars.
Chawinga says her team has been grinding since June with training camps and practice series in Zimbabwe, mixing veterans with younger players. The coach pointed out that previous matchups against South Africa came down to tight margins, and her crew knows what needs work. Cheap tickets will be available, and organizers are bringing in students from local schools to catch the action and maybe inspire some future netball stars.
