Botswana ready for South Africa
Monday, December 04, 2023 | 410 Views |
Botswana men's netball team . PIC : BenDan Photography
Botswana comes into the match after picking a win against Kenya despite starting the competition on a bad footing, losing to Zimbabwe. On the other hand, South Africa has won two matches, with the last being a 46-34 win against Zimbabwe.
Botswana is pinning her hopes on the likes of Karabo Kgomokhumo and Oscar Mphaleng inside the goal circle. Larona Matlhaga will handle business mid-court while Boiki Rathari and Hendrick Moalosi will be dealing with any threat from South Africa in defence.
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