The South Africa men's national netball team, nicknamed the Puma Proteas, represents South Africa in men's international netball. The team is governed by Netball South Africa.
Nickname(s) | Puma Proteas |
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Association | Netball South Africa |
Confederation | Africa Netball |
Head coach | Jabulani Vilane |
Captain | Shiko Mokaila |
History
editIn 2021, Netball South Africa held the first International Male Netball Tournament, a tri-nations tournament, which featured Uganda, and Kenya. South Africa won the tournament.[1]
In 2023, they won the inaugural Men's African Netball Championship.[2] They defeated Zimbabwe 45-40 in the final to lift their maiden continental title.[3]
Competitive record
editInternational Male Netball Tournament | |||
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Year | Games | Location | Placing |
2021 | 2021 International Male Netball Tournament | Pretoria, South Africa |
African Netball Championships | |||
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Year | Games | Location | Placing |
2023 | 2023 African Netball Championships | Gaborone, Botswana |
Technical team
editThe technical team:[4]
Position | Name |
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Head Coach | Jabulani Vilani |
Assistant Coach | Siphiwe Manyoni |
Team Manager | Andrew Mpipi |
Physio | Matome Seroto |
Compliance Officer | Murvin Mabe |
References
edit- ^ "DCS National male netball team's debut in the International Male Netball Tournament – Department of Correctional Services". Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ^ "Puma Proteas aiming for African gold". SuperSport. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ^ Harkin, Ian (28 November 2023). "2023 Africa Netball Cup - Botswana". Netball Scoop. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ^ Vivier, Tyler Leigh (9 September 2022). "The Men's Netball Team Raising Awareness for 2023 World Cup in SA". Good Things Guy. Retrieved 25 March 2024.