Tonga (TON)

For Tonga, 2023 will mark the first time the Tala have reached the “main round” of the World Cup, having previously taken part in the preliminary rounds at the 1999 tournament in Christchurch.   Tonga’s path to the World Cup was not easy. It occurred against the backdrop of hardship for the nation, with the Covid-19 pandemic coupling up with natural disasters during the past few years.

Uganda stun South Africa to secure fifth spot while Malawi finish seventh

Uganda stun South Africa to secure fifth spot while Malawi finish seventh An inspired Ugandan side stunned hosts South Africa, beating them by two goals to secure fifth spot at the Netball World Cup 2023 in Cape Town on Sunday. In the playoff for seventh place it was Malawi who got the better of Tonga. […]

South Africa and Uganda set up all-African battle for fifth place at the Netball World Cup

Friday, 4 August 2023: Uganda beat Malawi and South Africa got the better of Tonga in their Netball World Cup 2023 playoff matches at the Cape Town International Convention Centre on Friday. That means the She Cranes and Proteas will play off for fifth place on Sunday, while Malawi will take on Tonga to decide […]

South Africa eke out victory over Uganda as Malawi hold on against Tonga

South Africa eke out victory over Uganda as Malawi hold on against Tonga Thursday, 3 August 2023: Hosts South Africa had the vocal home crowd on the edge of their seats as they just managed to pip Uganda by two goals to secure third spot in Group G. In the other match of the evening, […]