By Llywellenie Mpasa:
The Malawi National Netball Team has reiterated its desire to qualify for the 2027 Netball World Cup.
The Queens are in Nairobi, Kenya, where they would face a crucial test at the 2026 Africa Netball Cup.
The tournament, scheduled for September 19 to 26, 2026, will also serve as the qualification pathway for the 2027 Netball World Cup.
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Malawi is chasing one of the two remaining World Cup qualification places after South Africa and Uganda already secured their berths.
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The Queens departed Malawi on Sunday through Bakili Muluzi Airport in Blantyre.
Speaking at a press briefing at Queens House in Blantyre City, Queens coach Debbie Fuller said the recent Glasgow Commonwealth Games had provided valuable preparation for the high-stakes assignment.
“The Glasgow Games was a perfect preparation for us,” she said.
Fuller said the Glasgow experience was a perfect opportunity for the team to test itself against quality opposition, identify areas that need improvement and build confidence ahead of the Africa Cup.
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“The lessons from Glasgow have reinforced the team’s determination to keep improving, with the Queens focused on becoming a better and more disciplined side before the competition begins,” she said.
