One Nico Top 12 Netball Tournament impresses with growing participation

The One Nico Top 12 Netball Tournament is gaining momentum, with teams displaying competitive performances and attracting growing interest from netball supporters across the country.

One Nico Group Business Development Manager, Chimwemwe Mandalazi, said the organisation was pleased with the progress of the tournament, describing its sponsorship as a worthwhile investment.

Speaking in Lilongwe on Sunday on the sidelines of the Central Region playoffs, Mandalazi said the response from teams and communities had exceeded expectations, demonstrating the impact of the competition on netball development.

The Central Region playoffs reached an exciting conclusion, with Blue Eagles Netball Team emerging champions after beating Civonets 33-32 in a closely contested final.

Netball Association of Malawi (NAM) Treasurer, Cecilia Mtukule Bondwe, also commended the level of competition and increased participation, saying the tournament was giving teams a valuable platform to showcase their talent.

Bondwe said the competition was contributing to the growth of grassroots netball and improving the standard of the sport in the country.

The tournament now heads to the Northern Region for the next round of playoffs, with regional champions set to qualify for the national finals.

The One Nico Top 12 Netball Tournament brings together teams in a competition aimed at promoting netball talent and strengthening the sport across Malawi.