First Choice Tigresses endured a bad start to the 2024 Rainbow Paints Blantyre and Districts Netball League season after they suffered a shocking 44-41 defeat to Prison Queens at Kamuzu University of Health Sciences Sports Complex on Saturday.
This is the first time for Tigresses to go down to Prison.
Tigresses gave their fans false hopes after they led 12-9 at the end of the first quarter.
Prison fought back to level the match 20-20 at half time before leading narrowly 32-31 at the end of the third quarter.
Prison—fired by goal-shooter Catherine Liwonde, centre Shira Dimba and defender Tiyenkhu Ng’ambi were ruthless, such that it was not surprising to see them recording their first win over Tigresses.
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The team’s coach Chisomo Kantuliro said it was a crucial win in their quest to compete for the title.
“I salute my players for playing according to instructions. This is a vital victory for us as we bid for our first league title,” Kantuliro said.
Tigresses Coach Peace Chawinga Kaluwa blamed the loss on lack of preparations.
“We did not prepare for this match because we learned about the fixtures late. Our line-up was based on our players’ performance last season.
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“All the same, we accept defeat and we will come back stronger in our next matches,” Chawinga Kaluwa said.
In other matches, champions Kukoma Diamonds struggled to beat Imosys Netball Club 35-26 whereas Chilomoni Sisters beat Chileka Sisters 41-20.
New team on the block, Pacers, defeated Standard Sisters 49-22 while Shizaella Queens beat Blantyre Tremors 36-27.
