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Zimbabwe Gems at Celtic Cup 2024: What you need to know

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Zimbabwe’s netball team will take part in the Celtic Cup 2024 this year.

Running from the 7th to 10th of November 2024, the Gems join teams from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

The Gems’ squad, led by captain Kwangwa Felisitus, comprises a strong selection of athletes, including seasoned players and rising stars. Their journey begins on Thursday, 7th November, when they face off against Northern Ireland at 8 PM. Following that, they will take on Scotland at 8 PM on Friday, 8th November. On Saturday, 9th November, they continue their campaign with a highly anticipated match against Wales at 2 PM.

The final day, Sunday, 10th November, will feature the play-off rounds, with the third and fourth-ranked teams competing at 12 PM and the top two teams facing off at 2 PM for the title.

Event Details
Dates: November 7-10, 2024
Venue: Emirates Arena, Glasgow
Teams: Welsh Feathers (Wales, ranked 9th)
Scottish Thistles (Scotland, ranked 10th)
Northern Ireland Warriors (Northern Ireland, ranked 11th)
Zimbabwe Gems (ranked 13th)

THE GEMS CELTIC CUP SQUAD

TEAM

  1. BWANALI SHARON
  2. BLESSING KAHARI
  3. KWANGA FELISITUS (C)
  4. LUYA ANIFA
  5. MASHORE, THANDIWE, DAISY
  6. MAVANGO TAFADZWA
  7. MUSHOR ELIZABETH
  8. MUYAMBO KELLY
  9. MUTERO FAITH
  10. MUZANENAMO NICOLE AYANDA
  11. NDHLOVU THANDAZILE
  12. NDLOVU NOBUKHOSI
  13. NDLOVU URSULA
  14. SHOKO CHIPO
  15. ZIMUSI TAKADANAISHE ASSAH SIYAI

TEAM OFFICIALS

  1. AGNES CHIROODZA, TEAM MANAGER
  2. MUTSAUKI ROPAFADZO, HEAD COACH
  3. SIMBARASHE MLAMBO, ASSISTANT HEAD COACH
  4. NYEMBESI KWAVA, PHYSIOTHERAPIST

CELTIC CUP 2024 SCHEDULE

All times are UK Time

Thursday 7th November

  • Scotland vs Wales – 6 PM
  • Northern Ireland vs Zimbabwe – 8 PM

Friday 8th November

  • Wales vs Northern Ireland – 6 PM
  • Scotland vs Zimbabwe – 8 PM

Saturday 9th November

  • Wales vs Zimbabwe – 2 PM
  • Scotland vs Northern Ireland – 4 PM

Sunday 10th November

  • Play Off: Team 3 vs Team 4 – 12 PM
  • Play Off: Team 1 vs Team 2 – 2 PM

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