South Africa men's national netball team

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.

South Africa
South Africa netball crest
Nickname(s)Puma Proteas
AssociationNetball South Africa
ConfederationAfrica Netball
Head coachJabulani Vilane
CaptainShiko Mokaila

History edit

In 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 edit

International Male Netball Tournament
Year Games Location Placing
2021 2021 International Male Netball Tournament Pretoria, South Africa  
African Netball Championships
Year Games Location Placing
2023 2023 African Netball Championships Gaborone, Botswana  

Technical team edit

The technical team:[4]

Position Name
Head Coach  Jabulani Vilani
Assistant Coach  Siphiwe Manyoni
Team Manager  Andrew Mpipi
Physio  Matome Seroto
Compliance Officer  Murvin Mabe

References edit

  1. ^ "DCS National male netball team's debut in the International Male Netball Tournament – Department of Correctional Services". Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  2. ^ "Puma Proteas aiming for African gold". SuperSport. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  3. ^ Harkin, Ian (28 November 2023). "2023 Africa Netball Cup - Botswana". Netball Scoop. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  4. ^ 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.