Malawi Queens win World Cup opener against South Africa convincingly

August 7, 2015 Thom Chiumia -Nyasa Times 116 Comments

Malawi Queens opened their 2015 Netball World Cup campaign with a solid 7-goal win (58-51 ) against their eternal rivals South Africa in the second match on the tournament at Acer Arena on the opening Friday.

Sindi Simutowe scored this one for Malawi
Sindi Simutowe scored this one for Malawi
Malawi Queens do their synchronised press-ups at the court
Malawi Queens do their synchronised press-ups at the court

The Queens have been playing second fiddle to the Proteas recently and also lost the fifth position to them on the International Netball Federation’s (INF) current World Rankings.

But on Friday, the Malawi Queens bolstered by the inclusion of New Zealand based towering shooter Mwai Kumwenda was in no compromising mood.

They made South Africa pay dearly as they kept them on sword; with almost every Malawi player including up and coming Sindi Simutowe on top of their form.

The Queens led in all quarters and it was emphatic victory – no questions about it.

Malawi led by 14-12 baskets in the first quarter, 27-22 in the second quarter, 41-37 in the third quarter and completed the vintage show with a 58-51 win in the fourth quarter.

Speaking through internet video call wit Nyasa Times from Sydney, Malawi head coach Peace Chawinga summed up the victory: “Beating South Africa at the World Cup and the way we beat them was incredible. “

Chawinga said the opening match was “so important” and expressed delight with the win, saying the team performance was “exceptional”.

She said: “This shows the confidence and the character in the team.”

On social media, Malawians woke up with excitement with the result.

Don Dada wrote on Facebook – Netball World Cup page: “We’ve put the Proteas to the sword! Beating them by 7 baskets! That is a healthy margin. On two occasions we led by as many as 9 baskets! Exorcising the ghosts of Diamonds Challenge and Fast 5 Championship. Beating SA is always a sweet feeling. Putting them where they are supposed to be. “

Before the South Africa match, Malawi Queens on Thursday beat Trinidad and Tobago 60-49 in a friendly match.

Malawi is billed by international media to entertain with their flamboyant, playful, joyful styles.

The next engagement for the Queens will be against Sri Lanka on Saturday at 11.15am and will face Singapore in the last preliminary round match on Sunday at 10.15am.

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116 replies on “Malawi Queens win World Cup opener against South Africa convincingly”

  3. kuichinya protea is the best we have to do….inthe world of netball
    congrats my sweet ladies

  8. These girls deserve a house each as a minimal token of appreciation. They’re national heroes, and they’ve done us proud considering all the negativities we as a country are associated with. We love you Queens!

  11. We tanzanians, except Azam FC of late, our teams are heads of mental retarded people, any body can practice to cut, many congrants to Malawi Queens – I salute you.

  12. Congrats Queens,, nde timve kuti ndlama sakulandira. Ndi world cup tu tikunenatu apayi n chitimu chikupha ichi. Ikhala flames nde manyi enieni mxii!

  13. WITH GOOD UMPERING, THERE IS NO WAY SOUTH AFRICA NETBALL TEAM CAN BEAT MALAWI. THEY ONLY WIN WHEN THEY USE THEIR OWN UMPIRES WHO SHAMELESSLY FAVOUR THEM. SOUTH AFRICANS ARE OUR WIVES WHEN IT COMES TO NETBALL!!!!!!!!

  14. This is the way to go. I appreciate good comments with no tribal sentiments that’s the way to go Malawians. We are first Malawians . Let us appreciate each ones skill and encourage each other in every facet of life. Congratulations our sisters

  18. A Benjamin
    cannt you comment without tribalistic sentiments.
    Mukhala ndi mpirawo ife tikulamulila.

  21. Now the queens are in the field of play dont take the team as if its a personal property chinunda rose cant u see the difference pay these girls their due we want to make a record through these girls you silly leaders hands off the team let chawinga do her job MANYAZI BWA BIG UP THE QUEENS. GO GO THE QUEENS GO CHAWINGA AND YOUR CHARGES.

  22. It’s my prayer for you the Queens, let the power of the almighty God and his hand lift you up to the latest world ranking position. iam proud of you, in Jesus name GO Queens, GO Malawi.

  23. Queens all the way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I watched the final at the Diamond tournament when Proteas recently beat the Queens. Despite the barrage of criticism against our Queens I thought they had played very well and deserved to beat the South Africans. Honestly I thought the South African umpire (white lady) and the Zambian umpire (a man) played a hand in the Proteas “victory.” You will recall that the Queens led in the first few sets, until some funny decisions were made in favour of South Africa Congratulations ladies, keep the fire burning

  24. That was a good game to watch ma Queens! Keep it up to regain your position and even more…..

  25. SO IT IS NOT TRUE THAT HAVING SEX BEFORE THE GAME MAKES THE TEAM LOSE. I HAVE JUST PROVED IT KKK

  26. I’m proud of you ma Queens. You have made us proud and I am proud to be a Malawi an always behind you. Viva the Queens viva!

  27. job well done ma shura athu & its my hope you continue to harass them & dont relax. Wishing you all the best.

  31. Team iyi imatichotsa manyazi. I think this is the best that has ever come from Malawi. Bravo!!!!

  35. Thanks for defeating this xenohobic state nanga atimenye awineso netball congratulations the Queens

  36. Congratulations ma QUEENS! Inu mukufunika muyambe kusewrea wa miyendo kuti mwina The Flames ingamawine, a china Enerst ndi Ramadan azivala ma skirt wo azisewra wa manja.kikikikikiki. ALL THE BEST GUYS! GULITSNI MALWI KWA IWO AMENE SAMAIDZIWA, SOUTHAFRICA IKUYENERA KUKHALA POMWE IMAKHALA PAJA KUTIBELA MALO BWANJI?

  39. I love to hear such impressive result. I love the impressive winning and the spirit of sportsmanship and confidence in the ‘GIRLS’. I will ever support u and love u. I hate it when SA beats us let them know where they belong, ndi ana amenewo. Keep it up ladies and please go and go and go Queens. I love you

  41. BIG UP MA QUEENS.BIG UP MWAI K.PLEASE GOD BLESS ERNEST TO BE GIVING US THIS KIND OF JOY INTO OUR JAWS.TEAM TCHWEEEEEE!!

  42. Thnx malawi queens for bringing us this joy,ndizosowa izi pa malawi,we are always suffering very few happy moments..wsh u all the in the remaining games.

  47. bolani pamenepa..mwai thanks for coming back….shame to the NAM executive ife we shojld always be the leaders osati ana a xenophobiawa

  48. I saidit before Mwai ndiponso mahope anga Sindi ndi power. Inu azungu mumugulenso Sindi naye akachite zakunja

  51. Mwawi Kumwenda! Mwawi Kumwenda!

    Fire Rose Chinunda, Abigail Sharif and Carol Bapu for their hate of Mwawi!

  52. Ma Queens tsopano – well done. Shame to all Malawian radios and MBC TV for not covering the match or even announcing the results. Thanks to Nyasa Times.

  54. Why doesnt government invest so much in these wonderful queens. They focus on the impossible! football

  57. Great winning mentality and a high degree of tenacity. I just love the colours of the uniform as well. True and genuine representation of the warm heart of Africa – proper and pure quality- A joy to watch. what a broad smile that I have on my face! Mwanza,Kasungu, Liwonde Dzalanyama,Mikolongwe,Bvumbwe,Mponela,Salima,Kachidamoto,Kuchawe inn,Rumphi,Luwinga etc people are extremely happy. Keep up the momentum, the celebrated Queens!

  59. YES! WELDONE OUR PRINCES’,BY THE WAY AM SINGLE AND LOADED.ON MY KNEE NET BALLER WIFE WANTED URGENTLY.LOL

  63. ITS A BEAUTIFUL FEELING INDEED EVERY TIME MA QUEENS AKACHOTSA CHIMBENENE ANA OYELEKEDWA A SA! CONGRATULATIONS ANA OFEWA INU!

  73. The Proteas were helped by biased umpiring to win Diamonds Challenge Final match against the Queens. I watched the game and even our coarch-Peace complained about umpiring. Congrats our Queens.

  77. Well done ladies! Mwatichotsa manyazi.

    You have done us proud once again by putting Malawi to be noticed on the world map. Keep it up!

  80. Well done our ladies !!!!!! we are very proud of you….Give us something to smile on…unlike our stupid politicians…..

  81. Malawian women are no nonsense. That’s why I married a Malawian lady. Proudly Malawian. Koma mpira wa a bambo ndiye ukuvuta ku Malawi.

  82. Well done. May be its high time we stopped focusing on football, but rather netball. It can put our nation on the map

  85. This is awesome news QUEENS! RSA has always been on our neck. Iphani zimenezo and bring the Glory home, JAMAICA and NEWZAELAND are next!

  98. Bravo ma queens you always make us proud in you we rest all our trust as far sports is concerned, happy to see you on third position

  100. Nanga Rose Chinunda amakulira mtima Mwawi uja ati chiyani. No Mwawi no win. Bravo my Mwawi you are just the best

  101. Congratulations Ladies you are putting our country on the map at the same time making us proud. It’s a very big achievement, my fellow Malawians it’s time we wake up to face the reality and start investing in the sport we are good at. Not football with all the dissappoints

  109. I really enjoyed the proceedings gals played well and the combination was very good so keep it up ma Queens we are all behind you.

  113. Congratulations Malawi queens for beating RSA and this was good start I always say this is the team worthy support with resources by government, corporate world and public at large so that we move to 4th position next time before we eventually grab the world netball Cup

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