Tshwane A clinched the 5th edition of the Telkom Netball Championship after defeating Johannesburg A 36-26 in a pulsating U19 final held in Bellville, Cape Town. During the pool matches, Tshwane narrowly lost to Johannesburg with a score of 30-27 on a rainy day in the Mother City, but they made a strong comeback to win the final. Johannesburg went into the tie as favourites, but a third-quarter surge by Tshwane ultimately secured their victory.
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Tshwane A, under the tutelage of Amanda Mynhardt, retained the title they won last year when they beat Cape Wineland.
Mynhardt praised the TNC initiative, describing it as one of the most amazing platforms for young people.
“The week here at the TNC was just amazing. We had a great team, but it was also very young and inexperienced. They were never the favourites to win this tournament.
“I think they just showed up this week and they played together as a unit. The TNC remains one of the most amazing platforms for the youngsters,” Mynhardt said.
She added that her charges executed the game plan to perfection. “The age they are at, it’s hard to stick to the game plan, but for me, it’s the intellect of these players that was really surprising and how they stuck to what we wanted to do today,” added Mynhardt.
Despite being on the losing side, Johannesburg A’s coach, Adine Adriaanse, expressed her excitement about the tournament’s success. She praised the excellent organisation, highlighting that the wellness, safety and health of the players were prioritised.
Adriaanse also echoed Mynhardt’s words, expressing gratitude for providing a platform where these talented players can showcase their skills.
“I think the week in Cape Town was well arranged, you got the sense that the health and safety of players was prioritised. The accommodation was outstanding. I’m glad for girls’ sport, we’re doing so much and going the extra mile,” said Adriaanse.
Regarding the team’s performance in the final, she said they were outstanding despite the fact that they entered the tournament as complete strangers.
“It was outstanding, coming together as a team, not knowing each other. We knew the final would be tough…well done to Tshwane. It was an exceptional experience. The vibe was something magical.”
Meanwhile, this year, the five-day tournament attracted 95 teams, up from 88 last year, indicating its growing popularity. The tournament also featured guest teams from Namibia competing in the U17 and U18 age categories.
A national U17 team has been selected to represent South Africa at the upcoming Confederation of School Sport Associations of Southern Africa (COSSASA) Games in August, which will take place in Eswatini.
U/19 INDIVIDUAL AWARDS:
Best Shooter: Kabura Abubakar – Johannesburg
Best Mid Court Player: Jade Atkins – Tshwane
Best Defender: Amia Roux – Dr Kenneth Kaunda
Player of the Tournament: Boitumelo Mokoena – Johannesburg
U/18 INDIVIDUAL AWARDS:
Best Defender: Kimberley Amiras (Gauteng)
Best Mid Court Player: Kyna Philander (WCape)
Best Shooter: Emelia Vorster (Free State)
Player of the Tournament: Kimberley Amiras (Gauteng)
U/17 INDIVIDUAL AWARDS:
Best Shooter: Emily Lourens (WCape)
Best Defender: Eloné Dippenaar(WCape)
Best Mid Court Player: Bokamoso Segele (Gauteng)
Player of the Tournament: Emily Lourens (WCape)
U/19 FINAL STANDINGS 2025
U19A
1 TSHWANE A
2 JOHANNESBURG A
3 CAPE WINELANDS
4 DR KK A
5 HARRY GWALA
6 ZULULAND
7 MANGAUNG
U19B1
1 CAPE TOWN A
2 JOHANNESBURG B
3 TSHWANE B
4 EKURHULENI A
5 KING CETSHWAYO
6 ETHEKWINI A
7 DR KK B
8 CAPRICORN A
9 NELSON MANDELA BAY
10 WEST RAND A
11 UMGUNGUNDLOVU
12 WATERBERG
13 SEDIBENG
14 EDEN A
1 ROYAL BAFOKENG A
16 VHEMBE
17 NKANGALA A
18 LEJWELEPUTSWA
19 PIXLEY
20 UGU
U19B2
1 CAPE TOWN B
2 EKURHULENI B
3 ILEMBE
4 BUFFALO CITY
5 SEKHUKHUNE
6 AMAJUBA
7 MOPANI
8 ETHEKWINI B
9 WEST COAST
10 CAPRICORN B
11 BOJANALA
12 UTHUKELA
13 SARAH BAARTMAN
14 CHRIS HANI
15 FRANCES BAARD
16 LEJWELEPUTSWA B
17 WEST RAND B
18 EDEN B
19 DR RUTH MOMPATI
20 GERT SIBANDE
21 ZFM
22 THABO MOFUTSANYANE
23 ROYAL BAFOKENG
24 NKANGALA B
U/18 FINAL STANDINGS
1 CEDARS
2 DELTA
3 SHARKS
4 OAKS
5 GAMMA
6 CHEETAHS
7 WILLOWS
8 IMPALA
9 IQHUDE
10 INYATHI
11 NDLOVU
12 MOOKA
13 JAGUARS
14 IKHALA
15 MORULA
16 DIAMONDS
17 BAKWENA
18 MOPANI
19 RUBIES
20 NAMIBIA
U/17 FINAL STANDINGS
1 WILLOWS
2 DELTA
3 CEDARS
4 LAMBDA
5 OAKS
6 GAMMA
7 SHARKS
8 MORULA
9 IGHUDE
10 IMPALA
11 INYATHI
12 NAMIBIA
13 NDLOVU
14 IKHALA
15 DOLPHINS
16 RUBIES
17 CHEETAHS
18 JAGUARS
19 MOOKA
20 DIAMONDS
21 MOPANI
22 BAKWENA
