Netball players hail Singapore sojourn
Monday, March 09, 2015
Hildah Binang
The young netballers returned home last month after they got invaluable exposure in the Asian country. The four players are Notwane’s Sarona Hans, Hildah Binang (BDF Cats), Letang Mogotlhwane (Jungle Queens) and Violet Oneile (UB Crystals).
Hans who at 16 was the youngest, said they gained invaluable experience in the six team Singapore league. “We have learnt so many things,” she said. Hans has learnt how she can up her game in terms of defending and attacking.
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