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Men’s netball team excluded as women report for camp

Finishing touches: Women’s netball team is in camp PIC: BONA
Finishing touches: Women’s netball team is in camp PIC: BONA

The men's netball team has been frozen out due to tension with Botswana Netball Association’s (BONA) executive committee over recent allegations of match-fixing in the league.

The women’s senior national team has meanwhile reported for camp in Jwaneng to prepare for the Netball World Cup Sydney 2027 (NWC2027) qualifier in Africa.

According to information reaching MmegiSport, a meeting was held between the BONA executive committee and the men’s team management this week.

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