The NetballWorldCup is being held on African soil for the first time this year. Four of Africa’s top teams will be playing in the tournament, which runs from today to August 6 in CapeTown.
Scotland vice-captain Emily Nicholl juggles netball balls during their training session at Cape Town International Convention Centre ahead of the Netball World Cup on July 27 2023.The Netball World Cup is being held on African soil for the first time this year. Four of Africa’s top teams will be playing in the tournament, which runs from today to August 6 in Cape Town.
South Africa, Malawi, Uganda and Zimbabwe are the top four teams in Africa, according to the latest World Netball rankings. They also feature in the top 20 netball teams in the world.There are 16 countries represented this year. Only three have been world champions in the tournament’s 60-year history: Australia have won 11 times, defending champions New Zealand have won on five occasions, and Trinidad and Tobago have won the trophy once.
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