NAM releases U21 WCQ squad

Netball Association of Malawi (NAM) has released a list of 26 players to join camp in preparation for the World Youth Cup Qualifying games slated for 17 to 23 March in Pretoria, South Africa this year.

Under 21 national netball team coach Christina Mkwanda reveals that the athletes have been selected from across all regions.

“We have confidence in the girls because they have played very well in their respective regions hence our trust in them to deliver the best performance” Mkwanda explained.

Meanwhile, NAM general secretary Isaac Chimwala has rallied support from government and fans.

He said: “We need more than just monetary support; our girls need emotional support as well for them to perform exceptionally well at the event.”

The Netball World Youth Cup will take place in Gibraltar next year.

Below is a list of the selected players;

Shooters

Aminah Msusa – MAFCO

Stella Matelezi – Blue Eagles

Ethel Ng’ambi – Prison Queens

Theodore Kaliwo  – Imosys

Maria Nthakomwa – Karonga Queens

Florence Jeke – Boma Stars

Trizah Nsaku – Ekwendeni Resource

Sophie Banda – Kukoma Diamonds

Midcourt

Marrieta Harison – Kukoma Diamonds

Reila Banda – First Choice Tigresses

Chikondi Banda – Shizaera

Shira Nkhoma – Dyna

Meria Soko – Karonga Queens

Chrissy Sande – Kukoma Diamonds

Tendai Ndhlovu – Lioness

Catherine Nyasulu – Karonga Queens

Defence

Esther Phiri – Imosys

Shabel Bengo – Kukoma Diamonds

Thoko Makunganya – Young Eagles

Aisha Gama – Young Eagles

Chimwemwe – Dzanja Lioness

Joyce Magaisa – Boma Stars

Hope Mdala – Vanessa

Tiyanjane Kudzu – First Choice Tigresses

Grace Phiri – Imosys

Adija Juma – First Choice Tigresses

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