Online Reporter
Media Mpofu, Zimpapers Sports Hub
THE Nedbank Premier Netball League is set to ignite Mutare this weekend, as 16 teams converge for the final round of fixtures before the league breaks for its halfway mark.
With bragging rights and crucial log points at stake, the City of Mutare will become the country’s netball capital from June 21 to 22, as teams lock horns in a two-day bubble at Dangare Primary School in Sakubva.
All eyes will be on the unbeaten Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) Queens, who lead the standings and are determined to maintain their grip at the top.
But, chasing hard are Manyame Falcons, sitting second and aiming to close the gap before the league recess.
Third-placed Harare City face a litmus test in their opening fixture, a highly anticipated clash against Falcons, while resurgent sides Imbizo Queens and Black Rhinos are also expected to continue their steady climb up the table following recent improvements in form.
League spokesperson, Innocent Ndiya said the league is expecting an exciting weekend of action and called on fans in Manicaland to rally behind the sport.
“We’re expecting good games from all the teams. We urge netball lovers to come out in large numbers to support their favourite sides as the league goes into its break,” Ndiya said.
Weekend Fixtures:
ZDF Queens v Aspindale, Black Rhinos v Bikita Minerals, Brace Queens v P Stars, Manyame Falcons v Tongogara, Imbizo Queens v Bikita Minerals, P Stars v Bikita Minerals, ZDF Queens v BB Border Stars, Manyame Falcons v Harare City, Mutare City v Tongogara, Harare District v Imbizo Queens, BB Border Stars v Aspindale, Bikita Minerals v Brace Queens, Buffaloes v Black Rhinos, Makate High Flyers v Imbizo Queens, ZDF Queens v Harare City, Harare District v Mutare City, Harare City v Buffaloes, Black Rhinos v Mutare City, Tongogara v Mutasa Falcons, BB Border Stars v Imbizo Queens.
