Expectations are high as Botswana netball national teams descend upon the capital City of Malawi, Lilongwe to compete at the Africa Netball Cup 2025 at the Griffin Saenda Sports Complex from December 8 to 14. Having previously missed the tournament in Namibia, which affected their rankings, it is now Botswana’s time to redeem its pride at the continental tournament. Before departing for Malawi on Thursday, the team had been camping in Jwaneng honing their skills and competed at the SPAR Championship Tournament, which gave coach Martha Mosoahle-Samm, the opportunity to try some combinations and other new tactics before start of the tournament.
The 11 countries expected to compete in both men and women categories are Botswana, South Africa, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Namibia, Kenya, eSwatini and the host Malawi. Botswana women, will face Africa netball’s powerhouse, Uganda in their opening match on Monday and take on Tanzania on Wednesday. The team will then play their last fixture in the pool against Zimbabwe.
The men’s side will take on Uganda on Tuesday, Zimbabwe on Thursday. Despite facing tough fixtures, Botswana Netball Association (BONA) spokesperson, Regent Pitso remained resolute that the teams were determined to deliver. He believed that the monthly camps that were held in Jwaneng had fully prepared the teams.
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Furthermore, he is of the view that playing a Test Series with eSwatini recently and the SPAR Championship Tournament had also sharpened the teams. Botswana did not take part in the Africa Cup edition and Pitso was adamant that their appearance in Malawi would assist them to get back to their international rhythm. He further said they would use the Africa Cup 2025 as part of their preparations for the World Cup qualifiers.
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