Gems coach names Starting Seven

Coach Ropafadzo Mutsauki has already released the seven starters for the hefty fixture

IT’S all systems go for the Gems who begin their Netball World Cup sojourn with a date against Australia at the Cape Town International Convention Centre this morning.

Coach Ropafadzo Mutsauki has already released the seven starters for the hefty fixture which sees five players who were not in England for Zimbabwe’s debut World Cup four years ago geting starting berths.

Only Goal Defender and captain Felistas Kwangwa as well as Wing Defender Shyleen Makusha have tasted the World Cup heat from all the seven starters.

Beaula Hlongwani makes her much anticipated debut in Wing Attack with Nicole Muzanenhamo set to play Centre while Elizabeth Mushore (GK), Tafadzwa Matura (GA) and Nalan Makunde (GS) all make their bow.

Gems Starting 11 against Australia

Goal Keeper- Elizabeth Mushore, Goal Defender-Felistas Kwangwa Wing Defender-Shyleen Makusha, Centre-Nicole Muzanenhamo, Wing Attack-Beaula Hlungwani, Goal Attack-Tafadzwa Matura, Goal Shooter-Nalan Makunde

Herald

News Sports

Silver Glory: ZEGU Rhinos Shine on Continental Stage, Inspire Nation

The ZEGU Rhinos, representing Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University, returned home to thunderous celebration after claiming a silver medal at the 2025 Africa University Rugby 7s Championships in Nairobi, Kenya. Their journey through the continental tournament was marked by grit, skill, and resilience, narrowly falling 17–14 to hosts Jomo Kenyatta University in a final that had […]

Read More
International News Sports

Ousmane Dembele and Aitana Bonmati win Ballon d’Or 2025

France international and PSG player, Ousmane Dembele won the men’s football Ballon d’Or 2025 award. Aitana Bonmatí of Spain and Barcelona won the women’s Ballon d’Or award. Dembele pipped Lamine Yamal to clinch the prize. PSG had a stellar season after winning their 13th Ligue 1 title, the Trophee des Champions, and the Coupe de […]

Read More
Sports

Nengomasha Bids Farewell to SRC After Eventful Tenure

Director General Elta Nengomasha has officially left the Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC), closing a chapter that has been as eventful as it has been impactful on Zimbabwe’s sporting landscape. In her parting message, Nengomasha reflected on the partnerships she built and the progress achieved under her watch. “Sport is richer because of the synergies […]

Read More