The Spar Proteas dominated Kenya in their first match of the 2024 Africa Netball Cup, setting the stage for a strong campaign in Swakopmund, Namibia on Monday, 9 December, 2024.
The tournament features two pools of four teams each, with each team playing once before the knock-out rounds begin on Friday. The new African champions will be crowned on Saturday, 14 December.
The Spar Proteas claimed a resounding 74-29 victory over Kenya, securing the top spot in Pool 1 as they prepare to face Malawi Queens and defending champions Zambia in their remaining group stage matches.
Other notable victories on Day 1 include Kenya’s upset win over Zambia and Namibia’s decisive win against Eswatini. Zimbabwe also celebrated a narrow victory over Uganda to secure second place in Pool 2’s standings.
Namibia claimed the top spot in Pool 2 with a strong 58-47 win over Eswatini.
Namibia faces a tough challenge against three-time champions She-Cranes in the upcoming matches, as Uganda looks to secure a spot in the knock-out rounds starting on Friday.
Africa Netball Cup Results on Monday, 9 December, 2024
Pool 1: Malawi 52 – 39 Zambia
Pool 2: Uganda 49 – 50 Zimbabwe
Pool 1: Kenya 29 – 74 South Africa
Pool 2: The Proteas Women secured a huge win over Kenya in their opening Pool 1 fixture of the Africa Netball Cup in Swakopmund, Namibia, on Monday
Namibia 58 – 47 Eswatini
Spar Proteas Starting 7 vs Kenya
Ine-Marí Venter
Nicholé Breedt
Wa Kamogelo Maseko
Khanyisa Chawane (C)
Refiloe Nketsa
Karla Pretorius
Nicola Smith
Substitutes
Boitumelo Mahloko
Tarle Mathe
Ané Retief
Rolene Streutker
Jamie van Wyk
Team Management
Head Coach: Jenny van Dyk
Assistant Coach: Zanele Mdodana
Team Manager: Vinolia Austin
Physio: Fikile Phasha
2024 Africa Netball Cup Participating Nations
Pool 1
South Africa
Malawi
Zambia
Kenya
Pool 2
Namibia
Uganda
Zimbabwe
Eswatini
Main Photo Caption: The Proteas Women have secured a huge win over Kenya in their opening Pool 1 fixture of the Africa Netball Cup. Teams from eight nations contesting the 2024 Africa Netball Cup are pictured gathered for the Opening Ceremony in Swakopmund, Namibia on Monday, 9 December, 2024. File Photo: Africa Netball Cup
