MLIA-NDASAUKA HAILS TOP 12 NETBALL PROGRESS

By Vinjeru Ngwira………..

NICO Group has expressed satisfaction with the progress of the One NICO Top 12 Netball Cup, describing the competition as a valuable platform for discovering, nurturing and promoting netball talent across Malawi.

The Group’s Head of Corporate Affairs, Mbumba Mlia-Ndasauka, made the remarks following the conclusion of the Eastern Region playoffs, which produced three teams for the national finals.

Mlia-Ndasauka said the competition continues to provide emerging players with opportunities to showcase their abilities, develop their skills and compete at a higher level.

She added that the tournament plays an important role in expanding opportunities for netball players while contributing to the continued growth of the sport in the country.

In the Eastern Region playoffs, Prison Queens emerged champions after defeating Airforce Falcons 55-33 in the final to underline their dominance in the competition.

Eastern Region Netball Committee Chairperson Stella Banda also described the playoffs as successful, with 12 teams participating. She commended NICO Group for its continued support, saying the tournament is helping nurture talent and providing girls with a platform to demonstrate their skills.

Prison Queens, Airforce Falcons and Genius will represent the Eastern Region at the national finals. They will join Southern Region qualifiers Kukoma Diamonds, Tigresses and Giants, with teams from the Central and Northern regions completing the 12-team championship line-up.