Netball team
The Zambia national netball team represent Zambia in international netball competition, and are governed by the Netball Association of Zambia (NAZ). Zambia won their first international medal when they placed third at the 2011 All-Africa Games in Mozambique.[1] In 2012, they won silver at the Confederation of African Netball Associations (CANA) tournament in Zanzibar, bronze at the COSANA Africa Cup in Tanzania and another bronze at the Diamond Challenge in South Africa.[2]
Zambia made their debut on the INF World Rankings in October 2012, placing 22nd. As of 21 July 2019, they are ranked 15th in the world, and 5th in Africa.[3] Charles Zulu was appointed head coach of the Zambian team in April 2012, replacing Davies Twininge.[4]
Players
2015 Zambia Netball World Cup Team
| Zambia national netball team |
| Players | Coaching staff |
- Diana Banda
- Elizabeth Bwalya
- Pentronella Bwalya
- Naomi Changwe
- Angess Chingambo
- Lucy Jere
- Yvonne Kaholo
- Carol Moono
- Annie Mukamba (c)
- Margaret Mutafela
- Joyce Mwanza
- Brenda Mwila
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Competitive record
| Netball World Cup |
| Year | Championship | Location | Placing |
| 1999 | 10th World Championships | Christchurch, New Zealand | 17th |
| 2003 | 11th World Championships | Kingston, Jamaica | DNQ |
| 2007 | 12th World Championships | Auckland, New Zealand | DNQ |
| 2011 | 13th World Championships | Singapore | DNQ |
| 2015 | 14th World Cup | Sydney, Australia | 14th |
References
- ^ "2011 All Africa Games: Netball wins bronze". Lusaka Times. 15 September 2011. Retrieved 31 December 2012.
- ^ Chatuvela, Elizabeth; Zulu, Cecilia (28 December 2012). "Success highlights sporting 2012 for Zambia". Zambia Daily Mail. Retrieved 31 December 2012.
- ^ International Netball Federation. "Current World Rankings". Last updated 7 March 2018
- ^ Phiri, Prudence (5 April 2012). "NAZ appoints new coach". Post Zambia. Retrieved 31 December 2012.
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