‘We’re taking netball forward’: Cape Town beat Tshwane to win national title
Sigi Burger found the net with one second left in the last quarter of a hard-fought final.
In a thrilling final at the Spar National Netball Championships, Cape Town narrowly defeated Tshwane to claim the national title on Tuesday. Head coach Freda Kemp expressed her delight, noting that the team’s victory would boost netball in the region after a previous loss to Johannesburg in the previous year. Kemp praised her squad for their hard work and dedication, emphasizing the importance of winning for attracting sponsors and further developing netball in Cape Town.
Tshwane coach Rozanne Matthyse acknowledged her team's progress, having improved significantly since finishing fifth last year. Earlier, in the third-place play-off, Mangaung beat Johannesburg in a close game. In the U21 final, Johannesburg secured a comfortable win over Tshwane.
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