Nairobi – South Africa’s SPAR Proteas continued their dominance at the 2026 Africa Netball Cup by winning their last group match against Namibia.
The SPAR Proteas were 55 – 33 victors against Namibia’s “Debmarine Desert Jewels” on Wednesday afternoon, 23 September 2026, at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi, Kenya.
SPAR Proteas Head Coach Jenny van Dyk tinkered slightly with her starting seven after her last match against Botswana the previous day.
South Africa was very dominant in the first quarter and piled pressure on neighbours Namibia.
At the end of the first quarter, it was the SPAR Proteas who were leading 16 – 8.
With the second quarter underway, it was the SPAR Proteas who were in the driving seat, controlling the tempo of the game.
Both teams did not make any changes coming into the second quarter.
South Africa enjoyed a 33 – 16 lead heading into half-time.
Jenny van Dyk made wholesome changes going into the championship quarter and brought in Owethu Ngubane, Nozipho Ntshangase and Tinita van Dyk.
Namibia seemed to come very strong in the third quarter as they challenged for every ball on court.
The Debmarine Desert Jewels won the quarter 10 – 8 and overall score still favoured the SPAR Proteas 41 – 26.
South Africa had to dig deep and claw their way back in the final quarter.
Coach Jenny van Dyk rotated a few players around and introduced Nonsikelelo Mazibuko in the shooting circle, who made sure to take her chances and lead the team to victory.
When the final whistle blew, the SPAR Proteas were leading Namibia 55 – 33.
South Africa will face off against Malawi in the first semi-final on Thursday, 24 September 2026, at 13:00 SAST
Score breakdown
Q1 – SPAR Proteas 16 – 08 Namibia
Q2 – SPAR Proteas 17 – 08 Namibia
Q3 – SPAR Proteas 08 – 10 Namibia
Q4 – SPAR Proteas 14 – 07 Namibia
Matches are livestreamed by Discover Sport – https://www.discoversport.com/user/africanetball#tab=1
