Gems secure World Cup spot
Mako Jerera
The Zimbabwe Netball National Team, the Gems, recovered from a 62-41 loss to Malawi to beat neighbouring Zambia in a match that secured their World Cup berth.
Zimbabwe beat Zambia 59-41 in the 3rd/4th playoff match at the Africa Regional Qualifiers in Pretoria on Saturday to become the fourth African team to qualify for the 2023 Netball World Cup.
Zimbabwe, Malawi, Uganda and Malawi, will take part in the global showpiece that will be taking place in Cape Town next year.
The Gems rose from a Friday defeat to Malawi on Friday.
In the run up to the match against Zambia, Gems Coach Ropafadzo Mutsauki urged his charges to relax and enjoy the match, despite the pressure.
Saturday`s display was one of the most fluid shows delivered by The Gems.
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