….Malawi 55-32 Tanzania
By Edwin Mbewe
LILONGWE -(MaraviPost)-The Malawi Netball Team, the Queens on Friday came guns blazing as they outclassed Tanzania in their final group stage match of the Africa Netball Cup taking place at Griffin Saenda Sports Complex in Lilongwe.
The Queens emerged as 55-32 winners as Frolence Jeke, Stella Matelezi shined in front of the home fans which came in large numbers at the magnificent, Griffin Saenda.
Malawi led 18-4 in the first quarter, in the second quarter the Queens continued dominating Tanzania despite losing some scoring chances and misplacing some passes. As the quarter was nearing to conclude, Joyce Mvula was rested for Goal shooter, Stella Matelezi before Captain, Takondwa Lwazi was replaced by Meria Soko in the mid-Court. At the end of the second half Malawi led 28-14.
After the recess, Queens proved to be good over Tanzania as they showcased stunning and fascinating perfortmance to the satisfaction of the fans who cheered the team at the evening. At the end of the third quarter Malawi were up with 42-24.
At the end of the fourth quarter, the Queens were confirmed as 55-32 winners. Malawi has managed to win their two of three group stage games.
The team defeated Botswana, lost to South Africa before registering another victory against Tanzania.
In a post match interview head coach Peace Chawinga-Kalua praised her charges for the great fight.
“I have to thank the girls for the good play, though we lost possession sometimes but we pushed. Tanzania came up in the next quarter but we were already up so we need to rectify in those weaknesses as we meet Uganda on Saturday.
“She-Cranes is a possession team hence we shouldn’t lose balls unnecessary”,Chawinga said.
Frolence Jeke was later voted player of the match, grabbing the second thus far in the group stage.
Malawi Queens meet the She-Cranes of Uganda in the semifinals on Saturday who finished as winners of their group. Queens finished second to South Africa in their group.
In the semifinal two, South Africa will play against Zimbabwe.
Meanwhile, Malawi Kings have been booted out of the competition following their 35-39 loss to Kenya.
This was the second defeat for Malawi as they stumbled against Eswatini in their opening game.
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