By Edwin Mbewe
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The Blue Eagles netball team, a dominant force in the Central region, has labeled this year’s K24 million Mpico Gateway Mall league as challenging.
Head coach Madano Tepheteya expressed his sentiments over the weekend, following a hard-fought victory against Boma netball club at the Area 30 netball court.
The Blue Eagles secured a 47-21 win, prompting Tepheteya to highlight the significance of experience within the team. However, he emphasized the need for a thorough analysis by the Technical panel to identify areas requiring improvement.
“This season, teams have significantly improved their preparations in pursuit of the championship. As the defending champions. We recognize the necessity of elevating our performance to secure the title once more.
“Undoubtedly, the path to victory is formidable. But, we remain optimistic about retaining the trophy here at Area 30,” Tepheteya elaborates.
In addition to their hard-fought triumph over Boma, the Blue Eagles dominated the newcomers, Great Queens, with a commanding 106-06 victory.
The achievement propelled them to the top of the MK24 million Mpico Gateway Mall league, displacing MAFCO Soldiers.
Despite their strong legacy and consistent championship wins since the league’s inception, the area 30 Netball-based team faces stiff competition this season.
Challengers including Civonets, Lioness, and MAFCO Soldiers are poised to challenge their supremacy for the title.
At present, the Blue Eagles have accumulated 20 points, placing them on par with second-placed Civonets as their position on the top of the table is bolstered by their superior goal difference.
Notably, Civonets secured victories against Young Eagles (37-27) and Vanessa Sisters (65-23) in compelling matches. Lioness stands at the third position, while MAFCO Soldiers slipped to fourth place after not competing over the weekend.
For the past fortnight, MAFCO Soldiers held the top spot, adding an extra layer of intensity to the ongoing league competition.