The 2024 Africa Netball Cup kicks off today.  It runs until 14 December at the MTC Dome in Swakopmund. 

Teams have finalised their preparations for this highly-anticipated tournament, which will feature both women’s and men’s categories. 

In the women’s category, host Namibia will compete alongside Eswatini, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, South Africa, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.  The men’s category includes Namibia, Eswatini, Kenya, Lesotho, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe. 

The head coach of the women’s side, Julene Meyer, said the team has been working hard in preparing for the competition. 

“Our preparations are going well. The team is excited to play at home and compete against the best teams in Africa. We aspire to deliver exceptional performances on court, firing on all cylinders and challenging opposition every step of the way.  Most of all, we are looking forward to showing the nation how much we have grown and the progress we’ve made on our journey to realising our full potential,” she said.

Ladies: 

Uganda vs Eswatini (9h00)

Malawi vs Zambia (11h00)

Kenya vs South Africa (13h00)

Uganda vs Zimbabwe (15h00)

Namibia vs Lesotho (19h00)

Men:

South Africa vs Lesotho (9h00)

Zimbabwe vs Eswatini (11h00)

Kenya vs Zambia (13h00)

South Africa vs Namibia (15h00)

The opening ceremony will take place at 17h30 today. 

-lmupetami@nepc.com.na