Netball Association of Malawi (Nam) has concluded the identification of 12 teams to compete at national level in One Nico Top 12 Netball Cup slated for August 30, 2025 in Lilongwe.
The netball governing body finalised the playoffs in the Northern Region where Ekwendeni Resource Centre emerged champions following a 21-19 victory over Moyale Sisters in a thrilling final held at Rosedale Court in Mzuzu City on Sunday.
Mzimba Sisters secured a third slot after thrashing Malongo Sisters from Rumphi 36-19 to seal the slots for the top three teams that qualified for the national phase of the cup.
Nam General Secretary Yamikani Kauma said they were impressed with the talent.
“We expect an entertaining national phase as the cream of the nation will battle for the title. The teams showcased their talent to signify that we are, indeed, rebuilding the sport,” Kauma said.
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Meanwhile, Nico Holdings Corporate Affairs Manager Mbumba Mlia-Ndasauka has expressed satisfaction with the level of competition.
“Our objective is to promote netball in the country while unearthing talent. We encourage them to train hard to keep the momentum,” Mlia-Ndasauka said.
Mlia-Ndasauka said the company took advantage of the competition to train people in financial literacy.
For being champions, Ekwendeni pocketed K1 million while Moyale got K700 000.
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Mzimba Sisters got K500 000 for finishing third.
Northern Region playoffs attracted 16 teams from all the seven districts of the region after Kande Select and NkhataBay Select did not turn up.
