The inaugural FDH Premier Netball League is expected to end on Sunday, March 22, with Blue Eagles in pole position to emerge maiden winners.
Netball Association of Malawi (Nam) Vice President Tadala Billie, who is also the competition’s general secretary, confirmed that the season for the country’s first top flight netball league was almost over.
Billie said competition was stiff as participating teams showcased their skills and resilience to emerge victorious.
“Overall, the inaugural season of the FDH Premier Netball League has been fantastic. Most importantly, it has established a great foundation for structured, high-level netball competition by contributing towards player development, increased visibility of the sport, and long-term growth of netball at both national and international levels,” she said.
Currently, Eagles top the table with 40 points from 20 games having maintained their perfect run.
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Kukoma Diamonds lie second with 36 points having lost two games and won 18 whereas Civonets are third with 31 points from 19 games.
Three teams namely Airforce Falcons, Ekwendeni Resource and Karonga Queens were relegated.
Meanwhile, league action will continue this afternoon with Eagles hosting Diamonds at Civo Stadium in Lilongwe.
On Saturday, there will be five games, with financially struggling Tigresses facing Lionesses and Vanessa Sisters whereas Airforce Falcons and Vanessa will open the floor.
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Civonets will also play two games. The Civil Servants will first meet Prison Sisters before dating Airforce Falcons.
League action will conclude on Sunday, with Prison dating Vanessa while Diamonds and Civonets will battle for podium finish.
Eagles and Tigresses will meet in the final match of the last.
FDH Bank plc bankrolls the league at a K1.2 billion sponsorship package in a four-year deal, translating to K300 million a year.
Champions will pocket K13 million while runners-up will get K10 million. The third-placed side will receive K8 million.
