Top eight local netball teams will turn their attention to GOtv Netball Champions League this weekend.<\/p>\n
The second-round of the games are scheduled for Katoto in Mzuzu where teams will battle it out on league basis.<\/p>\n
The first-round took place recently at Blantyre Youth Centre.<\/p>\n
Netball Association of Malawi (Nam) General Secretary, Carol Bapu, said the second-round was decisive ahead of the third and final round set for Lilongwe next month.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo, teams need to battle it out to ensure that they remain in contention for the title. Remember, the final round will involve play-offs meant to place teams on positions one to eight,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, some teams are eager to end Kukoma Diamonds\u2019 perfect winning run in the league.<\/p>\n
Blue Eagles Sisters Coach, Sam Kanyenda, said all teams were at par in the competition following the use of Fast5 format.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe beauty of this format lies in power-play. Once a team relaxes or doses in this period, the other side can make the most of it to chalk victory,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Thunder Queens Coach, Christina Mkwanda-Nsinji, said the second-round would be crucial.<\/p>\n
\u201cI can foresee some shocking and exciting results this weekend,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Diamonds Assistant Coach, Noel Mussa, admitted it would be tough to maintain their winning run.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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