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Botswana ready for South Africa

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Botswana men's netball team . PIC : BenDan Photography

Botswana men's netball team is ready to lock horns with its arch rivals and neighbours South Africa in a scintillating Africa Netball Cup clash to be played this evening at the University of Botswana (UB) Indoor Centre.

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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Botswana ready for South Africa

Botswana men's netball team is ready to lock horns with its arch rivals and neighbours South Africa in a scintillating Africa Netball Cup clash to be played this evening at the University of Botswana (UB) Indoor Centre.