Namibia’s U/17 and U/18 netball groups will plan shut to the courts this day as recede continues at the ongoing Telkom All Ages Netball Tournament in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.
The match, which began yesterday, runs except Friday.
Both age groups will begin their campaigns this day, with the U/17 facet affirm for a busy agenda of three opening suits.
They can face Mopani in their first fixture, followed by clashes against Oaks and Jaguars.
Meanwhile, the U/18 group will originate their 2025 marketing campaign against Gamma in what’s going to be their totally fixture of the day. Speaking to Recent Abilities Sport from CapeTown yesterday, head of delegation and Namibia Faculty Sport Union (NSSU) netball chairperson Eben-ezer Ambondo confirmed that the group arrived safely on Saturday evening and held their first training sessions on Sunday and Monday.
“We arrived safely. The girls are excited and eager to test themselves against other schools. We had our first training session, working on combinations,” she stated.
Ambondo highlighted considerations concerning the climate stipulations.
“It has been raining, and it’s quite cold. We’re unsure how this might affect our team, but despite the weather, the spirit is high. We’re looking forward to competing and hopefully bringing back medals,” she stated.
Sooner than their departure, the group received a financial boost from NamPower, which contributed N$50 000.
The Namibia Electrical Board subsidized race tools worth N$136 000, including sneakers, jackets and tracksuits.
At the group’s ship-off on Friday, NSSU national coordinator Rodger Kambatuku expressed self belief in the squad.
“We are Namibians from the land of the brave. Remember, you’re representing the entire nation. I’m happy with the team and believe you’ll make us proud by bringing home medals,” he stated.
