Netball Namibia has announced the new Debmarine Desert Jewels and men’s squads following trials held over the weekend at Patrick Iyambo Courts.
The women’s team, led by coach Julene Meyer, will represent Namibia at the Celtic Cup in Scotland from 26 to 30 November and the Africa Netball Cup in Malawi this December, which will feature nine participating nations.
The Celtic Cup will see Namibia compete against teams from Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Zimbabwe and Uganda.
In addition, Netball Namibia has named a men’s squad set to compete in the Africa Netball Cup, also in Malawi, under the guidance of coach Teri Tuaire.
Returning player Grace Matyayi expressed her excitement, stating she remains committed to working hard and making the most of the opportunity.
Some notable names absent from the women’s side are Anna Kasper, Mwale Mulenamaswe and Louise “Dreamy” Kausehue. Before going to print, the coach, Meyer, did not respond to questions regarding the omission of some of these senior players.
Selected female players per region are:
Erongo
Tilie Kamati
Cornelia Mupenda
Usuta Muvangua
Ndeshihafela Nauyoma
Hardap
Monica Gomases
Kavango East
Rejoice Kambonge
Melitta Hunga
//Kharas
Monique Basson
Khomas
Hope Kazondovi
Vezemboua Mauano
Uapandera Muundjua
Ohangwena
Elisia Hambongo
Loide Hanyanya
Omusati
Mirjam Johannes
Imbeleni Frans
Oshana
Godlove Victor
Oshikoto
Anna Shipanga
Hileni Thomas
Otjozondjupa
Uendjisuvera Kangumine
Mendjipe Kaveako
Johanna Petrus
Magdalena Hishimwene
Grace Matyayi
Rosalia Nanghonda
Selected male players per region:
Erongo
Rivaldo Omeb
Telwin Tjiuongua
Hardap
Suratiaan Khakisi
Kavango East
Matheus Genesis
Khomas
Fillemon Erastus
Kotjii Kavari
Frank Makaya
Musambani Vijanda
Kunene
Immanuel /Uirab
Omaheke
Zaaka Mbaukua
Oshana
Frans Indongo
Oshikoto
Shikongo Thomas
Leonard Somseb
Otjozondjupa
Bradley Geigub
Joseph Zuongura
Inselly Oxurub
Valentino Tujendapi
Conzales Luis