SOUTH AFRICA AND MALAWI ANNOUNCE 12-PLAYER TEAMS AHEAD OF SPAR CHALLENGE INTERNATIONAL TEST SERIES
South Africa and Malawi have named their 12-player team from their 15-player squad ahead of the 2024 SPAR Challenge International Test Series hosted by the City of Johannesburg.
According to international netball rules the coaches of both SPAR Proteas and the Malawi Queens have to name their 12-player teams 24 hours before the first test match. The coaches are however allowed to make changes to the teams announced 24 hours ahead of each test match.
The SPAR Challenge will take place at the Ellis Park Arena in Johannesburg, on October 31st (18:00), November 2nd(17:00) and November 3rd (15:00).
The teams announced are as follows:
SOUTH AFRICA:
Nicholé Breedt
Khanyisa Chawane (Captain)
Boitumelo Mahloko
Kamogelo Maseko
Tarle Mathe
Owethu Ngubane
Karla Pretorious (Vice Captain)
Ané Retief
Nicola Smith
Rolene Streutker
Jeanté Strydom
Elmeré van der Berg
Coach: Jenny van Dyk
Assistant Coach: Zanele Mdodana
MALAWI:
Shabel Bengo
Martha Dambo
Shira Dimba
Thandie Galeta
Aisha Gama
Beatrice Kumwenda
Bridget Kumwenda
Ethel Ng’ambi
Tendai Masamba
Stella Matelezi
Jessica Mazengera
Towera Vinkhumbo (Captain)
Coach: Joana Kachilika
Assistant Coach: Elinor Mapulenga
Tickets to watch the SPAR Proteas in action are available on https://shop.netball-sa.org.za/events/ (Adults R100 and children R30).
All matches will be broadcast live on SuperSport, with a 15-minute build-up before the start of the Men’s game and a 15-minute post-match wrap, only on Your World of Champions, SuperSport.
Broadcast information:
31 October
16:00 – Men: South Africa vs Zimbabwe (SuperSport Variety 1 Africa / SuperSport Variety 4)
17:55 – South Africa vs Malawi (SuperSport Variety 1 Africa / SuperSport Variety 4)
02 November
15:00 – Men: South Africa vs Zimbabwe (SuperSport Africa 2 / SuperSport GOtv Africa 2 / SuperSport Variety 3)
16:55 – South Africa vs Malawi (SuperSport Africa 1 / SuperSport Variety 1)
03 November
13:00 – Men: South Africa vs Zimbabwe (SuperSport Action Africa / SuperSport Variety 4)
14:50 – South Africa vs Malawi (SuperSport Action Africa / SuperSport Variety 2)
Full repeats of all matches will be available on SuperSport Variety 4, making them accessible for DStv Access customers.