Seven teams will be competing in the competition with the top three at the conclusion of the event then being invited by World Netball to compete at the Netball World Youth Cup 2025 in Gibraltar.
DAY 3
Day 3 started with the unbeaten, South Africa, taking on Kenya, who were still searching for their first win.
From the first whistle it was clear which side had the confidence from previous results, with South Africa scoring 19 goals in just the first quarter compared to Kenya’s three.
The baby SPAR Proteas went on to win the match 37-7.
Despite the defeat, Kenya later took to court for a second time on day three and bounced back tremendously coming the closest they have yet to a victory when they missed out to Malawi 39 – 42.
The only other team that came into day 3 without a victory was Tanzania, however despite their improved performance, also against Malawi, it still wasn’t to be with the young Malawi Queens winning 64-24.
The final match of the day was a nail-biter, with Zimbabwe taking on Namibia. The match went down to the final whistle with Namibia managing to snatch the win by one.
The result means both teams have now won two matches each in the competition.
DAY 2
Day two of the Netball World Youth Cup 2025 Qualifier Africa saw Namibia and Zambia secure their first wins.
Namibia came into day two having lost to Malawi in their opening match, but it was clear from the off in their second match, against Tanzania, that they were not going to let that happen again.
The Namibian Desert Jewels were dominant from the first whistle and clinical in the shooting circle, as they beat Tanzania 55 – 17.
Zambia had to wait slightly longer for the first win, as they played twice on day two first losing to Zimbabwe, 37- 42, before then beating Tanzania 15-52 in the final match of the day.
Meanwhile, South Africa continued to fly beating Zimbabwe 29-62, making it three from three for the hosts.
The results from day 2 mean that Tanzania and Kenya are now the only teams left without victories.
DAY 1
The Netball World Youth Cup 2025 Qualifiers Africa got underway yesterday, with the hosts South Africa taking two dominant wins, Kenya running Zimbabwe close, and Malawi beating Namibia.
With three spots at the NWYC2025 in Gibraltar up for grabs, the day started with South Africa taking on Tanzania and the young SPAR Proteas did not disappoint as they came flying out the blocks eventually putting 75 goals past Tanzania as they dominated all four quarters.
Next up, was the turn of Zimbabwe and Kenya to take to court in what turned out to be a very close encounter.
The two teams were neck and neck throughout the 60 minutes, with Zimbabwe’s young Gems working hard to take a 10-goal win.
Malawi also got off to winning ways when they beat Namibia 48-23.
Finally, South Africa closed out the day with another 70-goal tally, putting 72 goals past Zambia in the final match of day one.
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RESULTS
| DATE | TIME (GMT) | MATCH |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday 17th March | 12:00pm | South Africa 75 – 7 Tanzania |
| Sunday 17th March | 14:00pm | Zimbabwe 49 – 39 Kenya |
| Sunday 17th March | 16:00pm | Malawi 48 – 23 Namibia |
| Sunday 17th March | 19:00pm | South Africa 72 – 10 Zambia |
| Monday 18th March | 8:00am | Namibia 55 – 17 Tanzania |
| Monday 18th March | 10:00am | Zambia 37 – 42 Zimbabwe |
| Monday 18th March | 16:00pm | Zimbabwe 29 – 62 South Africa |
| Monday 18th March | 18:00pm | Tanzania 15 – 52 Zambia |
| Tuesday 19th March | 8:00am | South Africa 70 – 16 Kenya |
| Tuesday 19th March | 10:00am | Malawi 64 – 24 Tanzania |
