The Zimbabwe netball team, the Gems, fell 56–42 to Wales in their second match of the Celtic Cup, despite putting up a determined fight against a more clinical Welsh side.
One of the standout moments for Zimbabwe came from debutant Prudence Sibanda, who delivered an exceptional performance in her first international appearance.
Her impact on court earned her the Player of the Match award, providing a silver lining in an otherwise difficult contest.
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Ahead of the Wales fixture, the Gems received a morale boost from their official sponsor, Nedbank Zimbabwe, which presented the team with brand-new sneakers following their earlier victory over Northern Ireland.
The bank applauded the team’s spirit, saying: “Thank you for letting us be part of your journey! We’re proud to support our national team. Your determination inspires us, and we’re behind you all the way — go for victory.”
With the loss now behind them, the Gems shift their focus to today’s match against Namibia, before wrapping up their Celtic Cup campaign with a clash against Uganda on Saturday.
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