By Burnett Munthali
The Malawi national netball team, popularly known as the Queens, bounced back in style on Sunday, February 2, 2025, securing a 59-45 victory over Uganda in their second match at the Vitality Netball Nations Cup. The win comes as a significant boost for the team, especially after their disappointing start to the tournament.
In their opening match on Saturday, February 1, 2025, the Queens faced a tough challenge against England, who dominated the game and handed Malawi a 62-36 defeat. The match exposed some weaknesses in the team’s defense and passing accuracy, making it difficult for them to keep up with the fast-paced English side. Despite the loss, the Queens showed moments of brilliance, which they later built upon in their second game against Uganda.
The match against Uganda was a display of resilience and tactical improvement by the Malawian side. From the start, the Queens took control, showing confidence in attack and maintaining solid defensive play. Their shooters were particularly impressive, converting most of their chances and keeping Uganda under pressure throughout the game. By halftime, Malawi had already established a comfortable lead, which they maintained until the final whistle.
With this victory, the Queens have regained their momentum and will now set their sights on their third game of the tournament against South Africa, scheduled for February 8, 2025. The match is expected to be highly competitive, as both teams are among Africa’s strongest netball sides. The tournament, taking place in Nottingham, England, provides Malawi with a crucial opportunity to test their skills against some of the best teams in the world.
Malawi’s netball fans will be eager to see if the Queens can continue their winning form and put up a strong fight against South Africa. A victory in that match would not only boost their chances of advancing further in the competition but also reaffirm their status as one of Africa’s netball powerhouses.
